Graham Norton Sells Historic New York Home for $5.3 Million
Beloved Irish talk show host Graham Norton has sold his historic New York City carriage house, which was originally listed for just under $5.6 million.
Norton purchased the 1864-built home in 2002 with his husband, Scottish filmmaker Jono McLeod, and then enlisted Gachot Studio to restore it.
Tucked inside the exclusive Sniffen Court mews, one of Manhattan’s most picturesque and private neighborhoods, the residence offers a blend of old-world charm and contemporary design in the heart of the city.
Property Highlights
Price: $5.3 million
Size: Not disclosed
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3
Location: Sniffen Court Historic District, New York City
Notable Features: Historic 1864 carriage house, fully restored by Gachot Studio, 15′ ceilings in Great Room, lilac stone fireplace, rooftop deck, oak herringbone floors, library with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, marble baths, kitchenette with banquette, and inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places
What Makes Sniffen Court Historically Significant?
Sniffen Court’s historical significance lies in it being New York City’s most picturesque and well-preserved example of 19th-century residential mews. They were originally built as a group of ten Romanesque Revival brick carriage houses in 1863–1864.
Located in Manhattan’s Murray Hill neighborhood, the court reflects the city’s transition from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles, with most buildings later converted into residences, studios, and even a theater for the Amateur Comedy Club.
The court is notable for its architectural cohesion, charming alleyway setting, and artistic legacy, including sculptural plaques by Malvina Hoffman.
It has been designated both a New York City Landmark and a National Register of Historic Places district, recognized for its unique character and its ability to evoke the city’s past.
@thelunaticsproject on Instagram shared some great additional insights on its past.
Inside 6 Sniffen Ct
The Corcoran Group, owned by famous Shark Tank mogul Barbara Corcoran, secured this listing when it originally hit the market and then shared this detailed video tour via YouTube Shorts.
Once inside, the property’s historical charm truly comes to life with high ceilings and an eclectic design.
Our favorite part of Norton’s home is the private terrace, and of course, the book nook in the primary suite.
Signing Off
Complete with central air, custom lighting, and bespoke window treatments, Norton’s Sniffen Court home is a turn-key retreat unlike any other in Manhattan, a rare offering from one of entertainment’s most enduring voices.
The residence is filled with distinctive features, from its soaring 15-foot ceilings and lilac stone fireplace to the rooftop deck and intimate library lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves.
As one of just a handful of carriage houses included on the National Register of Historic Places, the property offers its new owner a unique slice of New York history.
