29 Beekman Pl

Beekman Place is one the most historical and charming residential landmark areas in the City. With pristine, quiet tree-lined, streets. Beekman Place remains an extraordinary enclave in Manhattan that transcends time, with the same grace, elegance and beauty today as it had in early 1900's. This exquisite house has a rich history of its own, having once been the home to the famous William Paley as well as philanthropist Mary Lasker. This grand 1910 townhouse with spectacular East River views, built out over 11,500 square feet, has eight floors, fifteen rooms, eight bedrooms, seven full baths, eight woodburning fire places, four powder rooms, two set back terraces, a spiral staircase, high ceilings, an elevator to all floors, a dumb waiter and two entrances. The house was completely renovated in 1996. Garden and Parlor floorsEnter the first floor to a spectacular foyer with exquisite Galaxy granite floors with brass inserts, antique mirrors and a grand spiral staircase with antique glass balusters. The gracious foyer leads to a magnificent, oversized formal dining room with a woodburning fireplace, antique wall mirrors and a small balcony with spectacular views of the East River. There is handsome library with wood paneling and a woodburning fireplace. There are two powder rooms with hand painted floral walls and ceiling and 24 carat gold leaf vestiaries. A large pantry has stairs leading down to the kitchen with river views. The grand spiral staircase leads to an impressive foyer on the second floor entering to an East facing living room with antique wood paneling, a gold leaf mantel, and wood burning fireplace. This opens to a beautiful sun room, completely windowed to the ceiling on the North, East and Southern sides, with absolutely breathtaking, panoramic views of the river. There is a second formal living room with a woodburning fireplace, and a small balcony facing West overlooking Beekman Place. Primary Residence Third Floor The third floor has two large bedrooms. The grand master bedroom has an antique woodburning fireplace and a 24 carat gold leaf ceiling and mantel. Glass doors lead to a spacious terrace facing the river. Enjoy your breakfast and morning paper with a stunning view of the river. There is a large walk in closet and dressing room, a luxurious bathroom with Sherle Wagner fixtures, Italian marble slab, hand carved columns and marble heated floors. The second bedroom faces West, with a woodburning fireplace, large closets and a beautiful bath with white marble. Fourth Floor The fourth floor has two large bedrooms. One facing East with astonishing River views, a woodburning fireplace, a green Italian marble bath and a large closet. The West facing bedroom has a woodburning fireplace and a bath with Italian marble. Fifth Floor The Fifth floor has two large bedrooms, one facing the river and one facing West, each with an en suite bath. Sixth Floor The Sixth Floor has a gracious foyer leading to large office, windowed on the North, East and South sides with incredible river views, a powder room with a kitchenette and a small home office. There is also a West facing office with a large, beautiful terrace. Seventh Floor The Seventh Floor has two bedrooms, one facing East and one facing West, with a shared bath. Kitchen Floor The enormous fully equipped kitchen features a sterling silver safe. There is also a laundry room, a boiler room, a staff powder room and many closets, all on a split level with a separate entrance to the house. Sub- Basement Level There is a wine cellar and storage. -Water front views -Built over 11,500 Square Feet, eight floors plus basement -Fully renovated in 1996 -Lot size 20 x 100 -Elevator plus dumb waiter -A/C - central and through the wall