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Claire Danes and husband Hugh Dancy sell NYC home for $10M after buying it for $7M

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Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s longtime New York City townhouse has sold for nearly $10 million.

The 45-year-old Fleishman Is In Trouble actress and her 40-year-old actor husband’s West Village home was listed for $9.75 million last August.

Per the Wall Street Journal, the new owner scooped up the place for $9.9 million.

After marrying in 2009, they went on to welcome sons Cyrus, 12, Rowan, six, and a 19-month-old daughter.

The lovebirds purchased the love nest in 2012 for $6.9 million, when Claire was pregnant with their first child.

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy's longtime New York City townhouse has sold for nearly $10 million; pictured on March 9

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s longtime New York City townhouse has sold for nearly $10 million; pictured on March 9

The 45-year-old Fleishman Is In Trouble actress' West Village home was listed for $9.75 million last August

The 45-year-old Fleishman Is In Trouble actress’ West Village home was listed for $9.75 million last August

'It¿s been incredibly well-modernized, while still preserving its original West Village charm,' real estate agent Tamer Howard said last year. 'It¿s a really happy, romantic, special place'

‘It’s been incredibly well-modernized, while still preserving its original West Village charm,’ real estate agent Tamer Howard said last year. ‘It’s a really happy, romantic, special place’

The New York Times reported last summer that the couple was looking for a larger space to accommodate their brood and other loved ones.

According to their real estate agent Tamer Howard, the family-of-five will remain living downtown in the Big Apple.

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‘It’s been incredibly well-modernized, while still preserving its original West Village charm,’ Howard mused. ‘It’s a really happy, romantic, special place.’ 

The residence boats 3,890 sq ft which holds four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, plus three outdoor areas. 

The townhouse, erected in the 1880s, has four floors and rooftop access.

On the first floor there is a powder room, coat closet, and mudroom, People reported this week.

Residents can also enjoy a home office with the option for privacy with floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.

The living room leads straight into the kitchen and dining areas, which feature a fireplace and 11-foot ceilings. 

The residence boats 3,890 sq ft which holds four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, plus three outdoor areas

The residence boats 3,890 sq ft which holds four bedrooms, four full bathrooms, plus three outdoor areas

The townhouse, erected in the 1880s, has four floors and rooftop access

The townhouse, erected in the 1880s, has four floors and rooftop access

The kitchen ceiling was replaced with glᴀss blocks that also serve as the floor to the upstairs terrace

The kitchen ceiling was replaced with glᴀss blocks that also serve as the floor to the upstairs terrace

In addition, the kitchen has heated floors, automatic blinds and a retractable glᴀss wall with terrace access. 

The kitchen ceiling was replaced with glᴀss blocks that also serve as the floor to the upstairs terrace, the outlet said. 

‘Upon entering, you’ll be enchanted by the home’s original charm, seamlessly modernized with thoughtful updates,’ Howard wrote in the listing about Claire and Hugh’s remodel.

Danes wanted the home to have loft characteristics as she ‘grew up in lofts,’ according to Joan Krevlin, founding partner of BKSK Architects, who worked with the actress to fulfill her dreams.

‘The home they were choosing to make was a townhouse, intentionally, but there were characteristics of a loft that were very important to her,’ the architect said.

The abode earned an American Architecture Prize for Interior Design, according to the listing.

After marrying in 2009, Claire and Hugh went on to welcome sons Cyrus, 12, Rowan, six, and a 19-month-old daughter; pictured in February

After marrying in 2009, Claire and Hugh went on to welcome sons Cyrus, 12, Rowan, six, and a 19-month-old daughter; pictured in February

It was reported last summer that the couple was looking for a larger space to accommodate their family and other loved ones

It was reported last summer that the couple was looking for a larger space to accommodate their family and other loved ones

The lovebirds purchased the love nest in 2012 for $6.9 million, when Claire was pregnant with their first child

The lovebirds purchased the love nest in 2012 for $6.9 million, when Claire was pregnant with their first child

The abode earned an American Architecture Prize for Interior Design, according to the listing New residents will enjoy plenty of natural light, and being near three of the most popular Manhattan neighborhoods - West and Greenwich Villages and SoHo

The abode earned an American Architecture Prize for Interior Design, according to the listing. New residents will enjoy plenty of natural light, and being near three of the most popular Manhattan neighborhoods – West and Greenwich Villages and SoHo

One of the rooftop areas includes a small grill, large island with a built-in cooler, and a sink, ideal for entertaining

One of the rooftop areas includes a small grill, large island with a built-in cooler, and a sink, ideal for entertaining

New residents will enjoy plenty of natural light, and being near three of the most popular Manhattan neighborhoods — West and Greenwich Villages and SoHo.

The tasteful home has an exterior with dark wood and a bright red door that leads into the brick townhouse.

The inside, which has a base of mostly white walls and natural-toned furniture, is bright and airy.

Inside the master bathroom there’s a fireplace, standalone tub, seating area, and large vanity sink.

One of the rooftop areas includes a small grill, large island with a built-in cooler, and a sink, ideal for entertaining.

There is also a basement containing a large closet, laundry room, and a wine cellar.

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