8 East 81st Street TWNH
Listing Notes
8 East 81st Street is an exceptionally fine five story, elevatored townhouse located off Fifth Avenue. This grand eight-bedroom, six and one-half bathroom home exudes a timeless grace with soaring 12-foot ceilings and meticulously preserved and restored original details. Natural light pours into the residence with exposures to the north, south, and east, enhancing the beauty of its hardwood floors and sophisticated finishes. Elegantly entertain guests in the formal dining room, framed by period charm and a wood burning fireplace. Step outside to your private garden, a peaceful retreat optimal for both quiet reflection and hosting friendly gatherings. The parlor floor is the heart of the home with a generously proportioned living room with wood burning fireplace, a cozy yet grand, paneled library, also with wood burning fireplace, and an adjoining sitting room providing the perfect settings for receptions, relaxation, work, or study. Currently there are eight bedrooms on the three upper floors, with two wood burning fireplaces on the fifth floor. Each of the bedrooms has a minimum of 10" ceilings and wonderful light. This extraordinary townhouse blends the allure of solid pre-war craftsmanship with the conveniences of modern city living, creating an inviting home that caters to a warm and sophisticated lifestyle.
Price in context
Cheaper than 50% of the 16 homes listed nearby right now, which run $9,950,000 to $25,000,000.
See all 16 nearby listings
| Address | Asking | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 970 Park Avenue 10N | $9,950,000 | 4 bd · 3.5 ba |
| 969 5th Avenue 13TH FLOOR | $12,000,000 | 2 bd · 2.5 ba |
| 995 5th Avenue 2S1E | $12,850,000 | 6 bd · 6.5 ba |
| 44 East 82nd Street | $13,400,000 | 4 bd · 6 ba |
| 1030 5th Avenue 8W | $16,750,000 | 3 bd · 5 ba |
| 1030 5th Avenue 8W | $16,750,000 | 3 bd · 3.5 ba |
| 1016 5th Avenue 11AC | $17,500,000 | 4 bd · 5.5 ba |
| 990 5th Avenue 4/5 | $17,750,000 | 5 bd · 5.5 ba |
| 21 East 81st Street | $18,000,000 | 6 bd · 5.5 ba |
| 990 5th Avenue 8/9 | $18,500,000 | 4 bd · 5.5 ba |
| 988 5th Avenue 6TH FLOOR | $18,500,000 | 5 bd · 4.5 ba |
| 1122 Madison Avenue 14-NORTH | $21,175,000 | 5 bd · 4.5 ba |
| 67 East 82nd Street TWNHS | $21,995,000 | 5 bd · 6.5 ba |
| 67 East 82nd Street TWNHS | $21,995,000 | 5 bd · 6.5 ba |
| 7 East 80th Street | $25,000,000 | 6 bd · 6 ba |
| 960 Fifth Avenue 4A | $25,000,000 | 4 bd · 5.5 ba |
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