This stately Italian renaissance-style mansion, situated just steps off Fifth Avenue on East 64th Street, is located on the premiere townhouse block in Manhattan. Commissioned in 1903 by Henry P. Goldschmidt and built by world renowned architect John H. Duncan, this dignified 25-feet wide, 6-story, private residence is graced with a handsome limestone façade. The rare and outstanding features of this stately home includes an expansive design which allows two floors of grand & capacious entertaining space while accommodating six generously-sized bedrooms. The public/entertaining spaces of living & dining room along with the chef’s kitchen are situated on the Second floor whilst the handsome library and den are located on the Third floor affording the most gracious of entertaining. Exquisite gilded detailing, parquet de Versailles wood floors, oak paneling are among the highly unique hallmarks of this home as is the original marble staircase culminating on the top floor with a beautiful stained-glass skylight that illuminates the interior of the home. Along with six bedrooms, the residence features six full and three half-baths, 10 marble wood-burning fireplaces and an elevator servicing the basement through the Fifth floor. A separate service entrance is located on the ground level with two home offices. This magnificent home awaits a discerning purchaser who desires the ultimate, palatial & regal New York mansion in the BEST of locations.
This stately Italian renaissance-style mansion, situated just steps off Fifth Avenue on East 64th Street, is located on the premiere townhouse block in Manhattan. Commissioned in 1903 by Henry P. Goldschmidt and built by world renowned architect John H. Duncan, this dignified 25-feet wide, 6-story, private residence is graced with a handsome limestone façade. The rare and outstanding features of this stately home includes an expansive design which allows two floors of grand & capacious entertaining space while accommodating six generously-sized bedrooms. The public/entertaining spaces of living & dining room along with the chef’s kitchen are situated on the Second floor whilst the handsome library and den are located on the Third floor affording the most gracious of entertaining. Exquisite gilded detailing, parquet de Versailles wood floors, oak paneling are among the highly unique hallmarks of this home as is the original marble staircase culminating on the top floor with a beautiful stained-glass skylight that illuminates the interior of the home. Along with six bedrooms, the residence features six full and three half-baths, 10 marble wood-burning fireplaces and an elevator servicing the basement through the Fifth floor. A separate service entrance is located on the ground level with two home offices. This magnificent home awaits a discerning purchaser who desires the ultimate, palatial & regal New York mansion in the BEST of locations.
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