Tucked between Park and Lexington avenues is among the most prestigious houses on the New York market. The Thomas Lamont mansion at 107 E seventieth Avenue, initially commissioned by Lamont himself, was just lately listed for $45 million.
The ten-bedroom, 14-bath, midblock mansion was designed in 1922 by Walker & Gillette—an structure agency greatest identified for its work on the once-private residences now occupied by the French and Italian consulates and the esteemed Spence College.
Lamont, a associate at J.P. Morgan, acquired the plot of land in 1920 and proceeded to construct the “the very best home on the very best block,” The New York Occasions boldly acknowledged.
It’s, in any case, almost 23,000 sq. toes.
In its 101-year historical past, the famed Tudor Revival mansion has had simply two homeowners: Thomas and Florence Lamont and the Visiting Nurse Service, which inherited it upon Florence Lamont’s demise in 1954.
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In 2009, the constructing was transformed into trendy workplaces by structure agency, Beyer Blinder Belle. Nonetheless, the house retains a lot of its authentic attraction. The home has been extraordinarily nicely maintained and up to date to at this time’s programs, the itemizing notes.
All through the six-story, landmarked mansion are ornately carved, marble mantles; excessive, plastered ceilings; and sweeping, leaded-glass home windows.
Among the constructing’s areas have been left totally intact, together with the resplendent oak-paneled library.
Central air-con and a hydraulic elevator are among the many dwelling’s trendy upgrades.
With ample balconies and rooftop terrace area, this 50-foot huge constructing on one of many Higher East Aspect’s “loveliest tree-lined blocks” abounds with chance for its subsequent proprietor.
