STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — It’s one of Staten Island’s most unique and iconic contemporary homes: Modern, geometric, skinned in smooth concrete and finished with bold surface imagery. And now 775 Todt Hill Rd., the local real estate masterpiece designed by famed architect Charlie Azzue, has hit the market for $2.2 million.
Built in 1975, the home was designed by Azzue, a late-20th century designer, contractor and borough resident who, according to Advance/SILive archives, built houses and commercial buildings that were so unusual they stopped traffic.(Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
“This is an exciting opportunity to own and reimagine a true architectural statement on Todt Hill,” noted the listing, which was posted on July 30 by Sari Kingsley, Real Estate in New Dorp.
Set on a 14,950-square-foot lot with a large circular driveway, the home includes ample parking, and a detached two-car garage.(Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
Built in 1975, the home was designed by Azzue, a late-20th century designer, contractor and borough resident who, according to Advance/SILive archives, built houses and commercial buildings that were so unusual they stopped traffic. He died in 2018 at the age of 79.
The interior of the home features an open-concept layout, according to the listing, complete with a “central kitchen with Viking appliances.”(Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
Among his signature designs are the Physicians and Surgeons Building on Victory Boulevard (opposite Clove Lakes Park), and another angular home on Todt Hill, which co-opted Pablo Picasso’s “Three Musicians.”
An indoor pool is one of the home’s most notable features. (Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
But this particular home, perhaps his most recognizable, is well-known for its Egyptian motif, complete with prehistoric symbols and a commanding figure launching a thunderbolt.
The home is considered one of Staten Island’s most unique and iconic contemporary homes: Modern, geometric, skinned in smooth concrete and finished with bold surface imagery. (Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
The interior of the home features an open-concept layout, the listing noted, complete with a “central kitchen with Viking appliances overlooking indoor pool, and a flexible floor plan ideal for generational living.” According to the realtor, some renovation is necessary.
In total, there are four bedrooms and three baths inside the home.(Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
Set on a 14,950-square-foot lot with a large circular driveway, the home includes ample parking, and a detached two-car garage. In total, there are four bedrooms and three baths. The home is shown by appointment only with pre-approval or proof of funds. Prospective buyers can contact Sari Kingsley, Real Estate at 718-667-1800.
An aerial view of the Todt Hill property, which contains a large circular driveway.(Staten Island Multiple Listing Services, MLSSINY.com)
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