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Actor Bill Murray’s former New York home now up for sale
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Actor Bill Murray’s former New York home now up for sale

Bill Murray’s old New York houselocated in the enclave adored by celebrities of Snedens Landing, recently listed for just under $3.7 million.

Snedens Landing, a small riverside enclave in the hamlet of Palisades, new Yorkhas long attracted celebrities, artists and other A-listers for its low-key lifestyle, size and nature. In fact, it’s often called “Hollywood on the Hudson.” Past and present residents of Snedens Landing include Uma Thurman, Ethan Hawke, Angelina Jolie, Al Pacino and Scarlett Johanssen, to name a few. Located along the Hudson River, Snedens Landing is both rural and low-key, with only 100 residences in the area. Unlike other Hudson Valley properties located more than 90 minutes from New York City, Palisades is easily accessible just 25 miles from New York City. Private wooded landscaping, large properties and detached homes make it a must-see destination for homeowners looking for a primary residence or vacation home.

Bill Murray Salon Palisades New York

The living room.

Andrea B. Swenson

That’s probably what actor Murray is saying, Ghostbusters And Groundhog Day fame, he thought when he purchased the property with his then-wife, Margaret Kelly, in 1986. He bought the house, which included a 19th-century barn known as the “Yellow Barn,” and built on the house. Murray has not owned the house since the 1990s and the current sellers are renowned artists Sean Scully and Liliane Tomasko. The couple purchased the home in 2012 for $2.55 million.

The prolific actor and comedian tapped a famous Connecticut-based architectural firm. Reno Wharton Boutiquea residential and commercial design company known for designing livable, durable, site-appropriate homes. The company also excels at skillfully connecting historic homes with the present, which is exactly what it set out to do with the “Yellow Barn.” Murray tapped the company to expand the existing structure and create a detached two-car garage with office/studio space. Although the entire original structure could not be salvaged, Shope Reno Wharton incorporated many elements of the original structure into the design of the Yellow Barn.

Although it was built over three decades ago, the Yellow Barn retains its centuries-old charm. Situated on nearly four acres, the home spans 5,177 square feet and includes five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a powder room. There is also a screened in porch and a family room.

Bill Murray Palisades New York kitchen dining room

The kitchen and the dining room.

Andrea B. Swenson

The colonial-style home, listed by Marjorie Galen of Sotheby’s International Realty, is painted an unmistakable bright yellow hue—as the name expects—in homage to the original yellow barn. Wild landscaping surrounds the home and inside are beautiful, bright living spaces with classic interior design, including a modern living room with vaulted ceilings and skylights. French doors connect you to the backyard, which features a large lawn and mature trees.

The home is as cozy as can be, with wood-burning fireplaces in the living and dining rooms, a formal dining room with oversized bookshelf and windows, and an office nook with a built-in daybed. There is a quaint kitchen, designed for a no-nonsense chef, which has recently been updated with new appliances. Windows above the sink flood the room with natural light, and the kitchen island has seating for an informal weekend breakfast. The house’s only original fireplace dating from the 19th century is in the kitchen.

Upstairs you will find the spacious master suite, featuring a vaulted ceiling and blue walls, as well as further en suite bedrooms, one of which is currently used as a gym. The home reflects a vintage style but is designed for a buyer with a creative vision for design. The sale comes with an additional two-acre building plot, should you wish to create an artist’s studio or guest house.

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Andrea B. Swenson