Friday, May 11, 2012

A Quiet Life in the Country for Ryan Reynolds

BUYER: Ryan Reynolds
LOCATION: Bedford/Pound Ridge, NY
PRICE: $2,350,000
SIZE: 4,753 square feet, 3-4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms

NOTE: This was updated later same day. We originally thought this house was bought by Blake Lively but a second look (and a hint-hint from The Bizzy Boys at Celebrity Address Aerial) indicates something a little different...

YOUR MAMAS NOTES: Almost since the very moment they first made googly eyes at each on the set of The Green Lantern last year all the celebrity-based tabs, blogs and gossip glossies have breathlessly reported that Gossip Girls blondie Blake Lively and hard-bodied actor Ryan Reynolds (The Green Lantern) have been on the hunt for a celebrity-style nest they can feather together.

Late last year, just a short month (or so) into their romantic interlude all the New York City property gossips went nuts about the two of them touring a handful of pricey penthouse apartments including a $4.35 million dollar duplex penthouse at The Grand Madison with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2 terraces that overlook Madison Square Park where New Yorkers line up like lemurs all summer long for a burger and fries at Shake Shack.

Being above all things cynical and practical, Your Mama remembers reading the reports and thinking these two Tinseltown types were out of their damn minds to even entertain the purchase of a multi-million dollar home together after just a couple of months of hooking up.

More recently, all the celebrity and property gossips have been frothing at the mouth over the rampant rumors the pretty pair have been house hunting for a country spread in the sylvan and star-studded New York City suburbs of Westchester County (NY) and Connecticut.

Yesterday the New York Post reported Miss Lively and recently divorced Mister Reynolds finally bit the real estate bullet with the purchase of a $2.3 million dollar country spread on 2 acres that overlook the Cross River Reservoir near the upscale community of Bedford.

Or did they?

In late April an unidentified source snitched to the peeps at E! that the scads of reports of Miss Lively and Mister Reynold house hunting for a country house together were not only not exactly accurate given that Miss Lively had, in fact, already acquired a house near Bedford, NY that belongs to her and only her.

We don't know about any house Miss Lively may or may not have bought but last night, out of the blue, we received a covert communique from an intrepid sleuth we'll call Westchester Willy who put two and two and two together and came up with what appears to be six, six being a secluded property that all circumstantial signs point to having been purchased in January 2012 not by Miss Lively $2,350,000 but by Mister Reynolds who, according to a cross-referencing of property records, used the exact same trust name he used to buy his house in Los Angeles.

The privately situated property, about an hour by car out of Midtown Manhattan, measures 1.7 or 1.8 acres depending on what online documentation one looks at and listing information we scared up out of the interweb shows the kind-of-rambly, yellow clapboard Cape Cod-Colonial stands 3 stories tall in some sections and encompasses 4,743 square foot residence with 3-4 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms.

The house is hidden from the street down a long driveway that cuts through the woods and curves gently around to a small parking pad that comfortably fits two or maybe three cars. There does not appear to be an attached or detached garage which could be a real bitch come winter when somebody has to scrape all the snow and ice off the windshield every time Mister Reynolds and/or his gal pal Miss Lively want to go anywhere.

A pair of pink trees direct residents and guests up some meandering stone steps to a broad stone terrace that stretches out in front of the front door with views over the green grass that rolls down to a low, stacked stone wall near the reservoir's edge.

Inside, according to listing information from the time of the purchase, there is a double height stair hall with nearby powder pooper, paneled living room with stone-faced fireplace, and a formal dining room that opens to what's described as a "Cntry Kitchen." There are also fireplaces in the library and family room but not, as far as we can tell, in the window-wrapped sun porch.

Upstairs in addition to the master suite that has a private bathroom and two dressing rooms, there are two more bedrooms that share a hall bath. The lower level contains another bedroom and bathroom, an office with recreation room, an office with fourth fireplace, recreation room, laundry facility and cedar closet for off-season clothing storage.

A wide covered porch off the living room steps down to a semi-circular stone terrace with direct view of the reservoir through a narrow cut in the thick stand of trees along the shore. Terraced gardens with stacked stone retaining walls give way to a massive, rolling lawn that weaves and knits itself almost entirely around the residence.

The property does not currently have a swimming pool or tennis court but iffin we had the deep pockets of Mister Reynold it soon would.

A few of the other high-profile property owners in the general vicinity of Bedford include Ralph Lauren, Martha Stewart, Lena Olin and Glenn Close, booze heir Matthew Bronfman, and money men George Soros, James Dinan and Leon Black.

Miss Lively reportedly gave up her rental apartment in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood not so long ago and stays in hotels when in Manhattan for business or pleasure.

Mister Reynolds maintains a modest, ranch-style residence perched on a ridge-top street in the celebrity-filled Outpost Estates neighborhood in Los Angeles where other homeowners include Charlie Theron, Felicity Huffman and Jason Statham who recently bought one of two mansions Ben Stiller owned in the 'hood. He bought the house in fall 2007 for $1,715,000 and has twice since then unsuccessfully attempted to sell the 2 bedroom and 2.5 bathroom house.

Mister Reynolds and his ex-wife Scarlett Johansson recently sold The Wong House, a low-slung Buff & Hensman-designed domicile in Los Angele's Los Feliz area they picked up in August 2010 just before they split for $2,900,000 and listed in early 2012 for $3,650,000. As of today, the 2 bedroom and 3 bathroom mid-century modern is in escrow for an unknown price.

listing photos: Ginnel Real Estate via Trulia

27 comments:

Anonymous said...

she didn't buy it alone, trust.

Anonymous said...

According to the NY Daily News, Reynolds got the Buff & Hensman designed Wong House in the divorce. It was purchased when he and Johansson were preparing to file.

Jayne said...

OMG, it looks like a Thomas Kinkade painting!

Land Auction said...

Wow what a gorgeous property, I am a huge fan of Blake Lively. She OFFICIALLY has great taste.

Anonymous said...

There's nothing wrong with this house. It's charming and nice.

I think by now that Blake can afford this house (down payment and monthly payments). :)

Anonymous said...

Check the sale records, Mama.

GiltEdgeGirl said...

This is lovely. Thanks for the write-up, Mama.

Anonymous said...

Lovely, lovely home. Nice write-up, Mama.

Still would like to hear about Maria Shriver's new home.

Anonymous said...

I find it amusing that people actually believe these 2 are a couple & I find it even more amusing that people actually believe Reynolds & Scarlett were also a serious couple.

Anonymous said...

I find it amusing that people actually believe whatever they want to believe in spite of ample evidence that disputes those beliefs.

Reynold's had a long relationship with singer Alanis Morissette.

Anonymous said...

Can I call a spade a spade? It's a very nondescript and a boring house. Nothing special. Surprised if this is real.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful home and the price is not bad.

Anonymous said...

It's very real. The house was built in the 30's on a prime piece of land secluded by trees and facing a private reservoir. The previous owners added on to it. One of them was in interior designer. This handful of renderings of the exterior doesn't do it justice.

Candy Spelling said...

The house is cute and the scenery is lovely.

Perhaps Miss Lively also has some sort of financial interest in this property, even though it was purchased through Reynolds' trust. Wouldn't be surprised.

As for him, I must say that he makes my gaydar go ping-ping! He may in fact be straight, but he has all the qualities of a fairy!

Aunt Gina said...

hate that colorizing...makes the home look like a Disney cartoon, one half expects the Seven Dwarfs to pop out the front door.

Randy Evans said...

I think it's a gorgeous house and I don't care who dates who, I just like looking at houses.

Randy Evans said...

I think it's a gorgeous house.

Anonymous said...

"Fairy"? I didn't know that kind of language was acceptable here. Fact: Homophobes have lousy gaydar.

The house looks like a watercolor painting, and the grounds look beautiful. Not a bad price for the size of the lot and the area.

Anonymous said...

Bingo, Randy Evans. Who cares who is dating who. I sure don't.

I love this house. It's realy lovely. Very good find and buy for Mr. Reynolds I'd say.

Anonymous said...

Lots more lovely pictures of this house here.

http://www.trulia.com/homes/New_York/Pound_Ridge/sold/23444951-1349-Old-Post-Rd-Pound-Ridge-NY-10576

Love it.

Anonymous said...

People who wouldn't mind living in a well preserved old clapboard home on 2 acres of rambling countryside, overlooking a river, and an hour outside of New York City, I suppose.

Anonymous said...

7:17

Grrrowler is that you? Just because you think you know everything and don't like this house does not mean you are right. The vast majority of people here love this house so maybe you are the stupid one.

Anonymous said...

7:17 Maybe a high-rise with lots of people, lights, noise, smog, and concrete are for you. However, some people like space, grass, quiet, and good old fresh air. Move on if you can't respect other people's opinions even though they differ from yours.

This home is lovely. I bet it looks a heck of lot better than yours, too.

Anonymous said...

I love not far from here. This place has been for sale for ever. I even looked at it when I purchased my home, and the sellers were far less interested in price compromise back then...

It's a super charming house and the property and views are amazing. Fantastic area and a great retreat from them. The purchase doesn't surprise me in the least. Bedford/Pound Ridge (and this house is properly Pound Ridge) is a wonderful area.

Anonymous said...

It was off the market when they bought it and they paid 525K less than the original asking price. They must have a good realtor and paid all cash.

Anonymous said...

Who the hell is Charlie Theron?

Anonymous said...

They sold it already for a profit, on May 1 of this year:

http://westchester.blockshopper.com/property/55-20-00-062-005-0001-003-000-0000/1349_old_post_road/