The late Barbara Walters’ longtime New York City apartment just hit the market. The longtime broadcast journalist’s five-bedroom, 5.5-bath apartment, is listed for a whopping $19.75 million. Located in the heart of Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighbourhood on Fifth Avenue, adjacent to Central Park, this apartment is an Italian-renaissance dream.
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The 14-story limestone-clad building is one of the city’s premier residential buildings and was designed in 1925 by architect Nathan Korn. The apartment has a lot of character — just like Walters. The Central Park apartment is decorated in an Italian-renaissance style that was mostly left untouched since her passing in 2022.
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Postcard Views
Barbara Walters first moved into the home in 1989 and has lived there since. It’s no surprise that she fell in love with this stunning unit. The living rooms postcard Central Park views, herringbone wood floors, a wood-burning fireplace and tons of lush seating.
Grand Entrance
Guests are greeted with a grand foyer that boasts a gallery of mirrors with rich red trim that connects the living room, dining room and library.
Dinner is Served
The center of the dining room holds a large round wooden table, with gorgeous sage-green dining chairs that match the green vines on the rug. Additionally, there’s a wooden credenza with crystal chandeliers and a tea set, fit for a classy dinner party.
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Grab a Book
Just off the living room, is a surreal seating area and library. Imagine grabbing a book and relaxing by one of the bay windows with a gorgeous park view.
The Red Room
Red-lacquered painted walls are the highlight of this room. The room has a seating area, floor-to-ceiling mirrors and a glamourous dressing table. Accompanied by dressing lights, this area was probably essential for getting ready before interviewing the biggest names in the world.
Rise and Shine
The floral-themed primary bedroom suite is the perfect balance between a European summer and a palace room that we’re slightly obsessed with. The built-in wardrobe cabinets are fit for extra storage space. There’s also a white marble fireplace, perfect for cozying up on those chilly NYC winters.
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