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Dominick Dunne's New York City Apartment, Estate of the Day

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We've already covered the late great author Dominick Dunne's Connecticut retreat. That house, which hit the market at $2.1 million, was recently reduced to $1.495 million. The Real Estalker reveals that Dunne's estate has also put his New York City pied-a-terre up for sale. The one bedroom penthouse at 155 E. 49th Street is a little jewel box of a place with a wraparound terrace with room enough for entertaining, a small study and a living room with a wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen is miniscule and overall the rooms are small but it seems to still carry the genteel spirit of its former owner. The celadon-colored living room has French doors which open out onto the terrace. The bedroom has vivid blue wallpaper and on one wall a poster for one of his son Griffin's movies still hangs on the wall. This apartment is listed at $1.45 million.

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Dominick Dunne In Connecticut, Estate of the Day

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The home of the late great writer Dominick Dunne reminds me a bit of another writer's home also in Connecticut, the home of William Styron (still on the market for $1.895 million). Like Styron's home, Dunne's abode has a bookish and dated appeal that befits an author of a certain age and reputation. Dunne's three-bedroom home has likely been the home of many lively dinner parties. It is located on a peninsula with views of Whalebone Cove and the 5.6 acre lot also includes a two-car garage with guest quarters and a gazebo. From the well-worn front door to faded rugs on the floor and the stacks of books on every coffee table, the whole home has a gently threadbare gentility. The bordello-red dining room and the emerald green master bedroom could use a bit of a refresh but Dunne's small book-packed study with covers of books framed on the wall is particularly delightful. I can only hope that all of his books and belongings find a good home. This property is listed at $2.1 million.

UDPATE: This home is now listed at $1.495 million.

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