Here’s a summary of the $8.95 million Staten Island mansion aiming for a record sale:
Overview:
- Price: $8.95 million
- Goal: To set a new record for Staten Island’s priciest home sale, surpassing the current record of $4.6 million.
Property Details:
- Location: Staten Island
- Size: Over 11,000 square feet on a half-acre lot
- Built: 2021 by Richard and Vania Cardinale, owners of Farm to Bagel.
- Purchase History: Bought for $1.7 million in 2017, with $6 million invested in renovations.
Features:
- Style: European-inspired mansion with limestone and reclaimed brick exteriors, slate roof.
- Grand Foyer: Includes a 750-pound, handblown glass chandelier from England.
- Amenities: Full gym, steam room, sauna, hair salon (which doubles as a DJ booth), lounge with two TVs, wine lounge with an aquatic tank for lionfish.
- Outdoor Space: Resort-like pool, waterfall from a Koi pond, cozy courtyard with a fire pit, and an indoor-outdoor basketball court.
Market Context:
- The home is near Staten Island’s most expensive property, listed at $16.8 million, which has been unsold for a year.
- Average home prices in Staten Island are around $690,000, indicating the luxury market is less common.
This mansion represents a unique opportunity for buyers seeking luxury amenities in a less traditional location.
