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‘Iconic’ and puzzling estate in NY has Zillow Gone Wild scratching its head. See why

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Exterior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

It’s considered one of the most “iconic” homes in the Staten Island neighborhood of Todt Hill — if not the most iconic, as the listing on Zillow.com says.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

And it can be yours for $3.99 million.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

The seven-bedroom, eight-bathroom estate has a great deal of personality flowing both inside and outside, as the photos show, and even managed to capture the attention of a popular social media real estate page.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“Sprawling over an acre of land, this one-of-a-kind estate features all the amenities of a five star hotel in the comfort of your own home,” the listing says. “Upon entering the gated circular driveway, you are transported to a European villa in this prestigious neighborhood with a high-tech security system and three car garage.”

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Bathroom Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

Other features of the 6,280-square-foot home include:

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Bedroom Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
  • Two-story entry foyer

  • Wood floors

  • Floating staircase

  • Schonbeck crystal chandeliers

  • Huge dining room

  • Gourmet kitchen

  • Theater

  • Custom bar

  • Game room

  • Gym

  • Sauna

  • Swimming pool

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Bedroom Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

However, Zillow Gone Wild was a tad confused about the property and didn’t know quite what to think.

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Bathroom Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“Wow, ONLY eight bathrooms? Just throw the whole house away,” one person joked.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“Pretty sure the owner made their millions designing mall movie theaters in the 80s,” another said.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“This place is close to my parents’ house,” someone commented. “I was always freaked out by the lawn animals— and I was right, it’s just as creepy inside!”

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“Well, someone is definitely on a first name basis with QVC, Design Toscana, Bradford Exchange and Franklin Mint...” one person joked.

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Interior Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“I always pass this house and wondered what the inside looked like,” another said. “Pretty much what I imagined.”

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Bathroom Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“First: Dolls. No.

Secondly: Why are there 15 different flooring styles in this place?

Thirdly: Why would you make your bathroom 100% stone, and then throw down a couple of living room rugs? It smells… damp,” someone joked.

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Theater Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“You could fit many Olive Gardens in there,” one person pointed out.

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Outside area Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.

“....Is it a Cheesecake Factory?” another asked.

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Pool Screen grab from Zillow/Staten Island Multiple Listing Service, Inc.
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This story was originally published July 27, 2022 at 4:00 AM with the headline "‘Iconic’ and puzzling estate in NY has Zillow Gone Wild scratching its head. See why."

TJ Macias
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
TJ Macías is a Real-Time national sports reporter for McClatchy based out of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Formerly, TJ covered the Dallas Mavericks and Texas Rangers beat for numerous media outlets including 24/7 Sports and Mavs Maven (Sports Illustrated). Twitter: @TayloredSiren
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