Gloria Vanderbilt’s Mansion in Manhattan, NY (Listed for $50 Million)

Even if you can't marry a Vanderbuilt, you can live like one for a mere $50 million. Once the playland of heiress, actress and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt, the home built and lived in in one of Manhattan's ritziest neighborhoods by her father is now for sale.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live like a Vanderbilt? If you happen to have a cool $50 million, you can find out. That’s right. The same elegant Neo-Grec mansion where heiress, actress and fashion designer Gloria Vanderbilt grew up can be yours, albeit at a hefty price tag.

A focused look at the elegant townhome’s gorgeous Néo-Grec style architectural design. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Empty hallway leading to the home's rooftop terrace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — Empty hallway leading to the home’s rooftop terrace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

A look at the doorway leading to a sink counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Large formal living room featuring a cozy sofa set, two modern center tables and a fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

A look at the home's great room boasting its formal living room and the elegant dining table set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — A look at the home’s great room boasting its formal living room and the elegant dining table set. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Family living room with a large blue sofa set along with a stylish center table and a flat-screen TV on the wall. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Dining nook with an oval-shaped dining table and chairs set lighted by a stunning ceiling light. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

A look at the kitchen with a large white countertop center island. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Primary bedroom featuring a modish and cozy bed set along with a stylish white couch with a glass top center table. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Guest bedroom with a cozy bed set lighted by two table lamps on both sides. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Kids bedroom with a twin single bed set and a large area rug covering the hardwood flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Another kids bedroom with a stylish wall and a modern bunk bed along with a study desk and chair set on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

This bathroom features a walk-in shower room and a white sink counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Another look at the primary bathroom showcasing the sink counter and the freestanding deep soaking tub. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Here's a toilet room inside the bathroom with its own sink counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — Here’s a toilet room inside the bathroom with its own sink counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Another bathroom with a bathtub and shower combo along with a single sink counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

The rooftop boasts a set of outdoor seats and outdoor dining. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Another view at the outdoor living set on the home's rooftop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — Another view at the outdoor living set on the home’s rooftop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

City view from the home's rooftop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — City view from the home’s rooftop. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

Here's the floor plan of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com. — Here’s the floor plan of the house. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.

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The original Gilded Age home was built in 1891 by Robert B. Lynd, and featured 1,522 square feet with 4 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, and outdoor space, but if you are a Vanderbilt, why stop at a mere four bedrooms? In 1905, Vanderbilt’s father, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt, more than quadrupled the square footage to 8,504, which included eight more bedrooms, and seven more bathrooms, spread across seven floors. And that doesn’t even include the three additional powder rooms. There is also about 1,500 square feet of outdoor space on a rooftop terrace.

Mr. Vanderbilt, owned the house and used it as his home when he wasn’t in Newport, Rhode Island, for the summer, according to reports. It is rumored that he lived in the upper floors while his family lived below.

The house, which is known as the Vanderbilt Mansion (and why not?), is between Madison and Park avenues, a block away from Central Park. It was listed for sale on July 18. Its location is one of the most desirable locations in Manhattan.

Current design and architectural features include 11-foot-plus ceilings, three gas fireplaces, and a central elevator as well as three private ones. The architecture firm CetraRuddy handled the recent renovation, which began in 2017. It was only recently completed.

The kitchens have limestone floors, Calacatta marble slab counters, marble-tiled walls and backsplashes, custom cabinetry with SA Baxter hardware and top-of-the-line appliances by Gaggenau, Viking Tuscany and Miele.

The bathrooms feature either Calacatta or Blue de Savoie marble floors, walls, and vanities with eucalyptus accents, Kalista fixtures, Toto lavatories, and Victoria and Albert free-standing tubs. Every one of these touches provides its own measure of elegance to this stately home.

According to experts, everything inside is of the highest quality and custom-made. Everything inside was sourced from around the world. This includes not only many of the fixtures, but also the furnishings.

The current owner of the property was not identified.

The sandstone-clad townhouse is currently set up as three separate units that can easily be recombined in any configuration, used as a rental property, or as a separate guest and staff quarters.

You should not delay in snatching up this lovely property. Being a Vanderbilt is not an opportunity that comes along very often.

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