$3.5 million price cut four months ago, signaling a struggle to entice potential purchasers into this opulent Versailles-inspired penthouse.Situated on Manhattan’s Upper East Side on 62nd Street near Fifth Avenue, the abode once owned by the comedic legend until her passing in 2014 was initially sold for $24 million by her estate — a considerable dip from the original $28 million asking price.
Its current proprietor, Prince Muhammad bin Fahd of the Saudi royal family, son of the late King Fahd, and former governor of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, attempted a resale in 2021 at a staggering $38 million.This exquisite property boasts breathtaking views of Central Park, a grandeur that justifies its lofty valuation.
Spanning 5,200 square feet, the five-bedroom, five-bathroom home has two expansive terraces totaling an additional 430 square feet that epitomize Big Apple luxury living.Designed in the Neo-French Classic style by renowned architect Horace Trumbauer, this residence stands as one of his magnum opuses within the city.
Adorned with grand gold details and soaring 23-foot ceilings, the penthouse echoes the opulence of the Palace of Versailles.
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