With carved doors and a limestone exterior, the Carhart Mansion is a landmark in Manhattan’s … [+]
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A 10,000+ square foot duplex in an award-winning historic building in Manhattan’s Carnegie Hill neighborhood has just come on the market. The property not only has extraordinary architectural features, a pet-friendly location facing Central Park and a distinguished Upper East Side history, it also has an unusual combination of space and amenities.
“It is extremely rare for a mansion-sized home to be in a full-service building,” says Randall Gianopulos, listing agent for Sotheby’s International Realty.
His partner, listing agent Stan Ponte, agrees.
“The buyer of this property is getting the privacy and the space of a single-family townhouse, but also amenities like a doorman and concierge services. And, the lack of concern about things like the mechanical systems or the upkeep of the building.”
A marble-floored reception hall leads into grand rooms
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The Mrs. Armory S. Carhart mansion was built in 1916, designed by Horace Trumbauer. One of the pre-eminent architects of his time, he also designed the Duke Mansion and Harvard’s Widener Library. Trumbauer is perhaps best known for interpreting French classism; the Carhart Mansion is arguably his most distinguished New York City townhouse. Designated a New York City landmark in 1974, the building was described as “one of the finest examples of 18th Century French Classicism in the city.” The Carhart Mansion has been honored with additional recognition for its architecture, receiving the international Palladio Award for Classical Architecture in 2007, and the Carnegie Hill Neighbors Association Enrichment Award for contributing to the neighborhood’s architecture.
A sweeping staircase leads to the parlor level.
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In 2005, the vast home was converted into four condominium units. Its beautifully articulated limestone exterior, however, remained as it was originally built, and when the condominiums were created, the conversion was careful to keep the architecture of the original rooms intact.
The unit for sale is a 10,350 square foot duplex located on the parlor level and the floor above. It is reached either by a private elevator or via a sweeping staircase. They lead into a foyer, which opens to a magnificent marble-tiled reception hall with 18+ foot ceilings.
The grand salon is grand, indeed.
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To the south is the grand salon, which measures 44 by 25 feet and has a wood-burning fireplace. A planting balcony that runs the entire width of the room is accessible through three pairs of arched French doors. To the north is an enormous dining room, also with a wood-burning fireplace. The walls of the dining room are decorated with murals.
The newly renovated kitchen
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Beyond this enfilade of grand entertaining rooms is one of New York’s most spectacular eat-in-kitchens. Just renovated in a chic, Louis XVI-meets-Manhattan style, it is the ultimate “great room” with three distinct areas for cooking, dining and relaxation.
The other half of this floor is currently a breathtaking master suite with two offices, three well-proportioned dressing rooms and two master baths.
One of the home’s five full baths
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The upper floor is currently designed as four bedrooms with charming arched casement windows, three bathrooms, a very large laundry room, more storage and a gym/yoga studio. This floor can easily function as six bedrooms or in whatever room arrangement best suits the next homeowner’s needs.