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n Chelsea, a unique "boathouse" at 217 W. 14th St. has hit the market for $1.25 million. The property's owner, Barrie Blue, also owns the adjacent one-bedroom apartment, which is listed for $1.15 million. Both homes can be purchased together for $2.4 million.

    The two-bedroom residence was designed with a nautical theme in mind, featuring portholes, a hand-painted mural, and Art Deco stained-glass doors that lead to a walk-in closet. The sleeping quarters are loft spaces with skylights, while the "captain's room" leads to a private garden. Even the kitchen has vintage dials as handles.

    The home boasts exposed brick, a fireplace, and an urban outdoor space with a charming feel. Nautical touches abound, from the stained glass to the portholes. Blue, a former stringer for the Herald Tribune in Paris and India, drew inspiration from his travels to create a line of "meditation clothing," Kensington Blue, which was worn by George Harrison and Cat Stevens.

    Blue's career has taken him behind the scenes as a ghost designer for brands like Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger. He is currently consulting and working on projects, dividing his time between Florida and his upstate home, a 200-year-old former horse barn on 4.5 acres. The listing brokers are Sara Schwartz and Maddi Durrett of Corcoran.