Tom Clancy’s Penthouse in Baltimore, MD (Going to Auction)
Tom Clancy is the world-famous author of several military-centric novels that eventually became Hollywood movies. His penthouse in Baltimore that cost him two years and $15 million to create will be going to auction on December 12th with no reserve.
The penthouse is measured at 12,000 square feet with four bedrooms, six bathrooms, a large kitchen, and expansive formal living and dining rooms. The penthouse also boasts of two offices with built-in bookshelves, four balconies, two corner terraces, his-and-her baths at the primary bedroom, separate large dressing rooms, a full gym, and a home theater.
The auction on December 12th for Tom Clancy’s Baltimore, Maryland penthouse is handled by Tara McLean of Elite Auctions.
This is the paved walkway leading to the penthouse’s building adorned with a garden of flowering shrubs and trees. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a look at the penthouse’s building exterior from the vantage of the waterside bricked walkway with benches. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the landscaping and name of the building where the penthouse is located. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the main entrance of the building with a large drop-off area that is covered and has a wide driveway. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Upon entry of the penthouse, you are welcomed by this simple foyer with bright white wooden doors that match the ceiling. These are then complemented by the large mirror. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The spacious living room has bright beige walls complemented by windows to brighten up the large L-shaped sofa. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the other side of the living room with another set of L-shaped sofa paired a large coffee table and end tables. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the bright white modern kitchen with a large kitchen island that matches the tone of the white-tiled floor and white cabinetry. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the breakfast nook at the far end of the kitchen with a round glass table paired with a cushioned built-in bench under the window. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the spacious and bright dining room with a consistent white tone to its walls, floor, ceiling and the dining set. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the bedroom with a large gray bed on a gray area rug making it stand out against the white tones of the walls, ceiling, floor and the cabinet under the TV. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the primary bathroom with his and hers area and a mirrored pillar in the middle. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This leads to the glass-enclosed shower area on the far corner with white marble walls and floor. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the powder room with a simple and bright modern look complemented by the large mirror above the pedestal sink and toilet. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This home office has a large wooden desk with a background of dark built-in bookshelves that are brightened by the window. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other home office has a large wooden desk in between of two wide walls filled with built-in bookshelves. The dark tone of the shelves are complemented by the natural lighting. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home theater room has a red carpeted flooring to match the theater-style red chairs across from the large projector screen at the far side of the room. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other home theater room has a more intimate setup that has a sofa and a couple of armchairs paired with side tables and ottomans. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This home theater has a large projector screen above the long entertainment cabinet across from the sofas and armchairs. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the fully equipped home gym with machines that stand out against the surrounding bright walls and ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the large indoor pool with beige tiles on its surrounding walkways to match the beige ceiling brightened by windows. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a small balcony fitted with a couple of comfortable cushioned chairs next to the black railings. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This other balcony is fitted with an outdoor dining area that has a round table and a view of the city skyline. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This balcony is fitted with a large L-shaped sectional sofa that stands out against the beige tones of the balcony. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a nighttime aerial view of the whole area showcasing the lights of the city view and the water scenery. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Tom Clancy was enthralled by all things military-related. After joining the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps in college, but turned down by the service after graduation due to nearsightedness, Clancy retained the military connection through his best-selling novels. His very first novel, The Hunt for Red October, and the film that followed put Clancy’s name in the literary spotlight.
That novel and equally successful later books put him in a position to live a fabulous lifestyle. Born and raised in Baltimore, he chose a Ritz-Carlton Residence penthouse on the waterfront and increased its size by combining it with two more penthouse units. The finished product took two years and $15 million to create, which is now going to auction on December 12th with no reserve.
The Ritz-Carlton Residences are known for their chosen locations, amenities, and white-glove service. The five-acre waterfront location is in the heart of Baltimore’s Federal Hill waterfront with two acres of gardens with paths, fountains, benches, and a wide walkway along the water’s edge.
The building provides 24/7 front desk attendants, concierge, free valet parking, dry cleaning pickup and delivery, available maid service, and six residential suites for guests. Porters deliver packages and groceries to the apartments and residents have use of the game and billiards room, lounge, 30-seat theater, and boardroom.
The triple-sized penthouse was reconstructed for Clancy with huge rooms and 10-foot ceilings. At 12,000 square feet, it includes four bedrooms, six baths, a kitchen-sized to accommodate caterers or family, and expansive formal living and dining rooms.
There are two offices with built-in bookshelves and four balconies and two corner terraces for boat watching or the sparkle of light across the city at night. The master suite has his-and-her baths with separate large dressing rooms. There is also a full gym and a home theater.
Clancy, who died in 2013, was one of the world’s best-selling writers whose thrillers such as Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger, The Hunt for Red October, and The Sum of All Fears were also made into major hit movies. His financial success also made it possible for him to buy into his hometown Baltimore Orioles Major League baseball team as a part-owner.
Tom Clancy’s elegant former Baltimore waterfront penthouse at the Ritz-Carlton Residences will be going to auction on December 12th with no reserve. Clancy combined three penthouses over two years for upwards of $15 million into an elegant, contemporary residence. Many of the city’s sporting, cultural, dining and shopping venues are within walking distance.