Come sail away — to Chelsea.
There, the under-the-radar fashion designer and writer Barrie Blue — aka Barrie Denn — has listed his “boathouse” at 217 W. 14th St. for $1.25 million. Blue also owns the adjacent one-bedroom apartment, which is on the market for $1.15 million. The homes can also be purchased together for $2.4 million.
The two-bedroom residence was designed with a sailboat theme in mind — think multiple portholes, a hand-painted “state room” mural and Art Deco stained-glass doors that open to a walk-in closet. To maximize space, the sleeping quarters are two loft spaces with skylights and a “captain’s room” that leads to a private garden. The kitchen even features vintage dials as handles.
Nautical themes keep this Chelsea “boathouse” afloat. Allyson Lubow
Stained glass adds an elegant touch. Allyson Lubow
The home’s appealing urban outdoor space. Allyson Lubow
The charming abode sports exposed brick and a fireplace. Allyson Lubow
A sleeping area resembles that on a boat. Allyson Lubow
A view of the outdoor space from above. Allyson LubowBlue once worked as a stringer for the Herald Tribune in Paris and India, where he took up meditation, according to reports.
That’s where, around half a century ago, he also became inspired to create a line of “meditation clothing,” Kensington Blue, which was worn by George Harrison and Cat Stevens.
Blue went on to become a ghost designer, going behind the scenes for brands like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger; he was also the former creative director of Coogi, the Australian clothing brand.
These days, Blue is consulting and working on projects, dividing his time between Florida and his home upstate — a 200-year-old former horse barn on 4.5 acres.
The listing brokers of the two Chelsea apartments are Sara Schwartz and Maddi Durrett of Corcoran.
