Jessica Chastain’s House: A Gorgeous Meld of Victorian and Modern Decor

“Women can be powerful, graceful, and complex with the ability to make any choice they desire.”

Proving her words today, Jessica Chastain has won an Oscar for Best Actress for her movie The Eyes of Tammy Faye. Since her stage debut on stage as Juliet in 1998, this bold and beautiful American actress has made a long way to bag the prestigious Academy Award. Having had a hard upbringing with no food on the table at times, Jessica literally transcended from rags to riches, attaining a net worth of $200 million. Reigning the hearts of her fans like the queen she is today, her properties and assets stand as a true testament to her harsh struggles and enormous achievements.

So let’s draw the curtains to explore the actress’ two beautiful properties in New York and Greenwich Village, along with her several assets and stocks.

 

 

 

 

 

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Jessica Chastain’s New York Townhouse

 

 

 

 

 

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Known for movies like Zero Dark Thirty and Interstellar, Jessica Chastain bought a seven-bedroom 19th-century brownstone townhouse on the Upper West Side in New York, right off Central Park. She has paid a hefty sum of $8.875 million to buy this old-fashioned red-stone luxury. Covering an area of 6,608 square feet, the actress bought this vintage property for $8.875 million. As per reports, its market value now stands at $11.5 million.

After purchasing this antique beauty, Jessica heavily renovated the space with original wood panelling, an extravagant wooden fireplace along with intricate detailing on the ceilings. At the far end of the townhouse, a big living room overlooks the garden area. While her renovation didn’t tamper with the property’s original vintage essence, the elevator, wet bar, and Japanese-inspired studio on the fifth floor with hot tubs and rice-paper door definitely exhibit Jessica’s contemporary taste.

The Interiors of Chastain’s NY House

Reportedly, Jessica has hired well-known designers Mara Miller and Jesse Carrier to recreate the contemporary interiors of her 19th century Victorian-style home. From the renewed library decor and upholstery to picking the rugs, silk wall coverings and chandeliers, its refined restoration rendered a warm and cosy glory to its interiors.

The Ruby Red Vintage Living Room

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With a luxurious rectangular tufted velvet pouffe table perched in the middle, this fireplace, out of the six others in her home, is where she loves to relax. Complemented with two equally lavish accent chairs, the room’s decor is a regal and eclectic mishmash of modern and vintage interiors.

Bookshelves on either side of the fireplace with decorative vases atop and wood storage beneath, along with ruby red walls and a chandelier, further enhance the style.

A Perfect Combination of Noir and Wood

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During the home renovation process, it seems Jessica, along with designers Miller and Carrier, attempted to give each of the property’s rooms a distinct character, as is evident in the decor of the indoor lounge area. The rich noir decor has been beautifully balanced with the woodwork on the opposite wall, while the cushioned couches and slipper chairs fencing the burlap-wrapped low table effortlessly enhance its leisurely essence.

The Floral Master Bedroom Decor

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Taking inspiration from the architectural splendour of a Victorian palace, the bedroom was brought to life with a larger-than-life royal canopy bed ornamented with rich floral drapes that represented wealth and privacy in the 19th century. While the overall decor of the bedroom flaunts a soothing neutral palette of pink, beige and white, the dark wood flooring along with grey and red ethnic patterned rug introduces prominent contrast and drama to the design.

The hand paintings, the bedside lamp, the ceramic pot, the empire bench and the table clock personifies the appeal of the symmetry in the room. With two fireplaces installed in the master bedroom as well, it seems fire can be one of the favourite elements of the beloved Chastain.  

The All-White Advanced Kitchen

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Maintaining an all-white palette for the walls and cabinets, the kitchen decor of this 19th-century townhouse is a beauteous amalgamation of modern and vintage decor with maximum daylight exposure. The silver chandelier in the kitchen illuminates the butcher-block-top island, sitting right at the centre. The white tiles with slight shade cabinetry complement the dark kitchen countertop and the wooden flooring.

Modish Dining Area

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Combining the yesteryears’ British and European interior designs, the juxtaposition of wainscot panels and damask wallpaper truly render a monarchial galore to the decor, augmented further by the grand chandelier. At the same time, the chequered cushion chairs against the glass finish dark wood table offers an interesting contrast of post-modern and vintage charm.

Jessica Chastain’s Greenwich Village Condo

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Jessica bought this Greenwich Village condo in 2012 for approximately $1.2 million. With two bedrooms and bathrooms, a chef’s kitchen and high ceilings, this duplex covers about 1,248 sq ft of area. The austere curved stairs amidst the living room and dining space, along with the pastel wall colour and simple furniture, invoke the elegant and sharp spirit of the actress.

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The three big glass windows brighten the living room with natural light. The easy tones of the rug carpet, walls, and furniture blend well with the plum-shade couches. The raw wooden central table gives the proper rustic look to the room’s ambience.

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Her contemporary condo also houses a modern U-shaped kitchen deftly equipped with enough storage space, a modular chimney, and all the appliances a chef would ever desire.

The master bedroom and bathroom also have all the facilities that make this Greenwich condo perfect for anyone to live in. But later, in 2015, it is believed that she sold the property for approximately $1.9 million.

Assets and Investments of Oscar Queen Jessica

With a net worth of $200 million, actress and producer Jessica Chastain has not only made several investments in the real estate market but also in two luxury yachts and the stock market. Having over $22 million in cash reserves, Jessica has invested in stocks of ten of the biggest companies, including Amazon, Apple and Walmart, valued at up to $15 million. 

When talking about her assets, how can we miss Chastain’s several luxury chases (read: cars)? Along with a Porsche 911, a BMW 5 Series and a Mercedes Benz AMG GT, the actress also owns a sublime Range Rover Vogue, an Audi Q2 and a fiesty Jaguar F-TYPE, among others.

Things You Didn’t Know about Chastain

An actress with a warrior spirit, Jessica Chastain shines like a brilliant star in the glamour world of Hollywood. Here is the list of some interesting facts about Chastain you probably didn’t know about:

• Chastain fell in love with acting at the age of seven after watching the musical comedy of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
• She was particularly close to her maternal grandmother, Marilyn, as she said that she was the one who “believed in her”.
• She was so passionate about theatre and the craft of acting that she bunked school days to read Shakespeare.
• She was a loner in school and was bullied for her red hair.
• Her first stage performance as Juliet in Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet helped her enter The Juilliard School under the scholarship funded by Robin Williams.
• Apart from acting, she is also well-trained in Krav Maga, one of the most aggressive Israeli martial arts.
• Jessica was formerly a pescatarian. She became a pure vegan in 2007.

In a Nutshell

Pushing through a tough early life, Jessica Chastain has made it big in the Home of the Stars. Once considered a loner and a misfit, today, the Oscar winner has paved her way to the hearts of millions with sheer dedication to her craft. Her honest attempts and success is well reflected in her properties. An old soul with an everlasting love for literature and theatre, Jessica’s properties bring the golden era of the 19th century alive while maintaining its contemporary essence at the same time.

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