A penthouse apartment in Richmond, Virginia, that ace director Steven Spielberg occupied during the filming of the 2012 history flick 'Lincoln' has hit the market for $1.3 million, according to several news reports.
The residence is a 2600 square feet place comprising of two bedrooms and two full and one half bathroom. Interiors feature beautiful hardwood floors and floor-to-ceiling glass windows that offer beautiful views of the city.
The listing describes the residence as:
"SIMPLY the MOST SPECTACULAR HOME in RICHMOND. The Scudder Residence is well known within Metro Richmond as one of the most important and well executed design-build creations of its kind. Featured on the Downtown Loft Tours and in multiple publications, this loft served as home to Steven Spielberg during the filming of ""Lincoln"" and truly represents the new 'Best of Richmond'. A combination of two units merged seamlessly through the diligent efforts of the owners, architects, contractors and designers. The resulting 2600 SF open floor plan balances comfort with elegance to highlight the spectacular views from almost every location within the space. Two indoor parking spaces and two storage units convey."
Check out the photos of the apartment, here.
The penthouse is located atop one of the most coveted apartment buildings of Richmond. A private club, a state-of-the-art gym, 24/7 concierge service and security are some of the amenities offered by the building.
According to realtor.com, Richmond was decided to be the shooting spot for Lincoln after scouring various places. Apparently, parts of the Capitol Square and state Capitol, including the Executive Mansion, were used to film Capitol and White House interior scenes in the movie.
The movie received wide critical acclaim and was nominated for twelve academy awards. It also bagged the Oscar for Best actor in a leading role played by Daniel Day-Lewis. It grossed more than $275 million at the box office.
If you thought the penthouse is too expensive and your dreams of living like Spielberg, hold it right there! You can rent his Malibu manse for $125,000 a month.
