Step off your private elevator into the extraordinary residence commissioned by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies at 465 Park Avenue. This sky palace combines American history with European architectural treasures, creating one of New York's most significant residential spaces. The great...
Step off your private elevator into the extraordinary residence commissioned by William Randolph Hearst for actress Marion Davies at 465 Park Avenue. This sky palace combines American history with European architectural treasures, creating one of New York's most significant residential spaces. The great hall features a ceiling transported from a Venetian Doge's palace and 17th-century cathedral glass windows that fill the room with jewel-toned light. Enjoy triple-terraced views of Manhattan while the Ritz Tower's room service delivers your afternoon tea. Host memorable gatherings in the solarium dining room with its arched stained-glass windows and rare 12-foot Oriental screen. In the evenings, the wood-carved fireplace accentuates the 8-inch oak plank floors and museum-quality English Regency furnishings. Residence details Location: The Ritz Tower, Park Avenue and 57th Street Residence type: Cooperative duplex with wrapped terrace Space: 11 rooms total Spans the 19th and 20th floors Triple-terraced great hall Front and service entrances Bedrooms & private spaces: 3 master bedroom suites + a 4th bedroom Upstairs bedroom features an adjoining, pearwood-paneled office/tv room 4th bedroom has its own bathroom on the 2nd floor with a back staircase leading to the kitchen 4 well-fitted bathrooms Guest powder room and additional kitchen bathroom Spacious, modern eat-in kitchen adjacent to the dining room Compact pantry with washer/dryer and storage Walnut-paneled library Solarium dining room Special features: Internal Private Elevator Wrapped terrace with North, South and West views, towards Central Park 8 sets of 17th-century stained glass windows Ceiling from a Venetian Doge's palace 16th-century monastery doors Oak plank floors with wooden pegs Two hand-carved wooden fireplaces 10-foot Vanderbilt clock 100-year-old Agra carpet Rare 12-foot Oriental screen White marble entrance and stairs Furnishings included: English Regency tables, chairs, desk, and lamps DeAngelis custom couches Inlaid marble table Artwork and sculptures from around the world Building amenities: Room service from building kitchen Housekeeping and maid service Business conference room Exercise room Cleaning services Full-time doorman and concierge History: Designed by renowned architect Emory Roth Originally created for William Randolph Hearst and Marion Davies One of Manhattan's most significant historical residences
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