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Townhouse
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for sale
USD 40,000,000
USD 2,500/sq.ft
117 East 70th Street
Columbus Circle, New York city New York
· 15,995 sq.ft · 19 Bedrooms · 10 Baths · Townhouse
· Fireplace · Lift
Columbus Circle, New York city New York · 15,995 sq.ft · 19 Bedrooms · 10 Baths · Townhouse · Fireplace · Lift
The gilded age The era of great house building in New York lasted approximately 50 years, beginning with the opening of the Vanderbilt House in 1882 and theoretically ending in the first years after the Great Depression. The inherent concepts behind these buildings, however, extended far longer. This was due to the fact that practically all the major architects of New York attended the L'École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where they learned how to reproduce the various architectural styles of Europe. A masterpiece from the gilded age This extraordinary 30' wide mansion contains a total of 8 levels. 6 above grade, and 2 levels below grade. With interiors spanning over 16,000 square feet and four well positioned outdoor spaces comprising an additional 2,000 exterior square feet. It was designed with a rare two elevators, 30 rooms, 9 wood-burning fireplaces each with an exquisite original mantelpiece, 19 bedrooms, 8 full baths and 2 half baths. Benefiting from the concepts of The Gilded Age,
The gilded age The era of great house building in New York lasted approximately 50 years, beginning with the opening of the Vanderbilt House in 1882 and theoretically ending in the first years after the Great Depression. The inherent concepts behind these buildings, however, extended far longer. This was due to the fact that practically all the major architects of New York attended the L'École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, where they learned how to reproduce the various architectural styles of Europe. A masterpiece from the gilded age This extraordinary 30' wide mansion contains a total of 8 levels. 6 above grade, and 2 levels below grade. With interiors spanning over 16,000 square feet and four well positioned outdoor spaces comprising an additional 2,000 exterior square feet. It was designed with a rare two elevators, 30 rooms, 9 wood-burning fireplaces each with an exquisite original mantelpiece, 19 bedrooms, 8 full baths and 2 half baths. Benefiting from the concepts of The Gilded Age,
USD 40,000,000