There are unique living spaces, then there are houses that completely defy expectation. Located in Irvington, New York, the Armour-Stiner House—available to rent for $40,000 a month—falls into the latter category thanks to its distinctive octagonal shape.
Built in 1859, the rose-colored exterior of 45 West Clinton Ave. makes the 8,400-square-foot house a conversation starter thanks to its Renaissance-style domed roof and wrap-around veranda featuring 56 columns and cast-iron railings, but the inside isn't too shabby, either.
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A renter will have a whopping 20 rooms to inhabit—all of which can come with furniture, Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty listing agent Dalia Valdes confirmed to Mansion Global—including seven bedrooms, three baths, a formal living and dining area, and a 360-degree ballroom with views of the Hudson River. There's also a spacious attic with a spiral staircase that leads to a cupola that also delivers river views, according to the property listing.
Don't let the fact that it's 157 years old fool you—the home has been fully restored and updated with modern amenities, but also retains much of its historic charm (there's a carriage house and an original Lord & Burnham conservatory, for example.)
"This house brings you back to the age of innocence, imagination and opulence," Ms. Valdes said "Every time I step into the property it takes me back to a place that just doesn't exist anymore—it's truly a work of art."
Another selling point: For all its bygone charm, the tucked-away estate is within walking distance to the suburban town of Irvington and the train to New York City.
The house is currently owned by New York City-based architect and real estate investor Joseph Lombardi, he purchased it from the National Historical Preservation.
(Nov. 14: This story was updated to reflect that the property is owned by real estate investor Joseph Lombardi.)