When it comes to New York City properties, this is definitely the jewel in the crown, with everything from four fireplaces to 27 windows to prime Central Park views on offer.
Once the ninth-floor, six-bedroom residence at 927 Fifth Avenue belonged to the late jeweler Harry Winston (aka the ‘Diamond King’), it oozes old-school charm, with high ceilings, gilded picture frames, and running chandeliers throughout. .
The 5,740-square-foot property hit the market in 2018 at $39.5 million, but after a significant price cut, it’s now being offered for $28.75 million.
Photos reveal the home’s dazzling interiors in jewel tones, with one sitting room decked out in a ruby red carpet while the formal dining room offers bold canary yellow walls.
The six-bedroom ninth-floor residence at 927 Fifth Avenue once belonged to famed jeweler Harry Winston (aka the ‘Diamond King’) and exudes old-school charm, with high ceilings, gilded picture frames, and running chandeliers throughout.
The 5,740-square-foot property hit the market in 2018 at $39.5 million, but after a significant price cut, it’s now being offered for $28.75 million.
Photos reveal the home’s dazzling interiors in jewel tones, with one sitting room decked out in a ruby red carpet while the formal dining room offers bold walls of canary yellow.
Winston, who started his business in the 1920’s by acquiring the real estate of prominent American socialites, bought and renovated the apartment in the 1950’s.
The home is located within a desirable limestone block on Fifth Avenue, which was constructed in 1917.
There are only 12 floors in the property and only one apartment per floor.
The listing states that, as an antebellum co-op, the ninth floor apartment has a ‘great open feel’ and ‘four exposures’, allowing views of Central Park, the West Side skyline, and the Central Park South skyline. north.
The noble house has Private elevator access, with this opening in a Private docking area and main gallery.
This is followed by a spacious living room with a wood burning fireplace.
Next is a picture-perfect wood-panelled library adorned with two large amber leather sofas and another fireplace.
On the other side of the living room is the sunny dining room, large enough to seat 36 guests and flooded with natural light thanks to the huge windows.
Making entertaining easy, there is a large butler’s pantry off the dining room that leads to a full kitchen and scullery beyond.
The home is located within a desirable limestone block on Fifth Avenue, which was constructed in 1917
The master bedroom also includes a dressing room and exercise room
The stately home has private elevator access, with this opening onto a private landing area and main gallery
The bathroom accompanying the master bedroom has a particularly large feel with draperies and curtains framing the tub
Making entertaining easy, there is a large butler’s pantry off the dining room that leads to a full kitchen and scullery beyond.
Winston lived on the property at the height of his fame with his wife, Edna Fleischmann. But in 1976 he made the decision to sell the house and died two years later at the age of 82.
The listing reveals that Al Saegh will host ‘legendary parties’ with up to 100 guests enjoying the surroundings of his lavish apartment.
When it comes to bedrooms, every room has plenty of wardrobe space.
The master bedroom also includes a dressing room – exercise room, while the accompanying bathroom has a particularly luxurious feel with draping curtains and drapes framing the bathtub.
Winston, who got his start in the 1920’s by acquiring the estates of prominent American socialites, purchased and renovated the apartment in the 1950’s.
He lived there at the height of his fame with his wife, Edna Fleischmann.
But in 1976 he made the decision to sell the house and died two years later at the age of 82.
According to the list with Sotheby’s International RealtyWinston was known to carry priceless jewels in his pocket, so much so that his insurance company wouldn’t allow him to show his face in public.
Therefore, he appreciated the highest level of security and privacy offered by this fine apartment and one of Fifth Avenue’s most desirable antebellum buildings.
He adds that Al-Saegh will host “legendary parties” with up to 100 guests enjoying the luxurious surroundings of his apartment.
While the Harry Winston jewelry brand was passed on to Winston’s sons, it was sold to the Swiss group Swatch in 2013 as part of a $1 billion deal.
Each year, the company continues to lend hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of jewelry to movie stars.
