Lifestyle of the Rich and Famous

Upper East Side Brownstone

Ivana Trump's townhouse provides an intimate look at a lifestyle very few people ever get to experience. Courtesy of Evan Joseph Photography and toptenrealestatedeals.com

Every once in a while, a property comes onto the market that brings with it some very unusual attributes; sometimes it’s the location or the layout or the previous owner. This unique property manages to combine all of those factors.

Located on the Upper East Side of New York, this six-story, five-bedroom, 5 1/2 bath, 8,725-square-foot home was the residence of the late Ivana Trump, formerly wed to former President Donald J. Trump. Acquired after her divorce, the brownstone property with a columned facade and a mansard-style roof was originally built in 1879 and has been renovated often ever since.

Ivana’s trademark sense of style is on full display in the lavishly decorated living room. Many of her furnishings remain in place throughout the residence. Courtesy of Evan Joseph Photography and toptenrealestatedeals.com

The property lies between Fifth and Madison Avenues, a short walk from Central Park, Madison Avenue’s retail stores, five-star dining, and numerous museums.

The interior reflects Ivana’s lively sense of style, which is seen in its full glory upon entering through double doors into the formal galley, decorated with blood-red carpeting, gilded paneling, and an immense Italian crystal chandelier overhead. A curved marble staircase leads to the second level and the formal dining room inspired by Versailles, with soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, gilded fireplaces, and a private interior courtyard.

The airy master bedroom, straight out of a fairy tale, features a shimmering chandelier overhead and a roaring fireplace ready to chase away the chill. Courtesy of Evan Joseph Photography and toptenrealestatedeals.com

An elegant birdcage-style elevator stands ready to whisk the owner and guests to the upper levels of the townhouse. On the third level is the master bedroom, featuring a lavish mural, as well as a leopard-print-accented library; an office that’s also decorated with leopard-print wallcoverings, which accent the onyx and gold marble fireplace; and a private terrace accessed via French doors. The master bathroom features an oversized soaking tub, double sink vanity, and a private water closet.

The home’s intimate library is an ideal place to curl up in front of the fireplace and enjoy a novel or read The Epoch Times. Courtesy of Evan Joseph Photography and toptenrealestatedeals.com

The uppermost levels house the guest bedrooms: Several are on the fourth floor, each with private baths and views of the upscale neighborhood. An enormous guest bedroom is located on the fifth level, as well as accommodations with private bath facilities for live-in staff.

A kitchen well-equipped for lavish formal dinners is located on the ground level, along with an office, a garden, and access to the sauna and laundry room in the basement.

Manhattan Townhouse New York $26.5 Million

• 8,725 square feet • 5 bedrooms • 5 1/2 baths • 6 stories

Key Features: Upper East Side location Celebrity provenance Elevator

Agent J. Roger Erickson Douglass Elliman Real Estate 575 Madison Ave 212-303-5353