Turns out, F. Scott Fitzgerald lived less lavishly than Jay Gatsby.
The St. Paul, Minnesota rowhome where the iconic author penned his first novel, "This Side Of Paradise," hit the market this week, The Daily Mail reports. Priced at just $650,000, the 3,502-square-foot four bedroom, four bath pad has been designated a National Historic Landmark - meaning that the exterior of the home cannot be changed, according to the Pioneer Press. Built by Clarence Johnston in 1889, the listing touts the home's walk-in pantry, three fireplaces, three-story staircase, and private deck.
According to the Pioneer Press, Fitzgerald would climb out a window onto the balcony to smoke cigarettes while living in the home, as his parents - who rented the home - forbid him from smoking inside. Fitzgerald also reportedly stopped drinking while living in the house in order to focus on completing the novel - and to earn money to win over his future wife, Zelda Sayre.
Interestingly enough, this isn't the only property associated with Fitzgerald to be making headlines this week. Luxury Listings NYC reports the French hotel where Fitzgerald used to vacation has been converted into a luxurious vacation home for rent. The kicker? You'll have to pay $90,000 a day to rent the place during July and August.
Current owners Michael and Nancy Jones have lived in the home for 19 years. The aging couple cites the 38-stair climb to their bedroom as the reason they decided to list the property for sale.
A word of advice from the Joneses for the next owners: Keep the curtains closed. More than 1,500 tourists have dropped by the house in the past year alone.
Take a look inside the home below.
h/t: The Daily Mail
