She may be most famous for films like The Philadelphia Story, but Oscar-winning actor Katharine Hepburn hung her hat in New York City. Now, the Connecticut native’s Manhattan home is officially on the market for $7.2 million, Crain’s New York first reported. Hepburn owned the property from 1931 until her death at age 96 in 2003, according to the New York Post. It was sold for $3.9 million the following year and hasn’t changed hands since, which means the seller is likely to make a hefty profit when the town house is snagged up this time.
The four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bathroom abode is located in Turtle Bay Gardens, the historic NYC district known for famous residents ranging from Charlotte’s Web author E.B. White to Mary-Kate Olsen. A true fusion of architectural history and modern amenities, the 4,620-square-foot edifice, which was built in 1899, measures 19 feet wide and consists of five levels.
On the garden floor, a gated court welcomes guests onto a stone-tiled entrance foyer. The eat-in kitchen offers high-end appliances, including a Thermador range and a Miele dishwasher, as well as custom cabinetry and stone countertops. The living room boasts an original wood-burning marble fireplace, one of six in the home.
The dwelling’s 1,000-square-foot rear garden is a true private oasis in the middle of the city, featuring a flagstone patio surrounded by a fountain, plenty of natural flora and fauna, and access to a private park strictly for Turtle Bay Gardens residents—if you’d like to see where former residents like Stephen Sondheim and Bob Dylan found inspiration.
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On the parlor floor, 11-foot ceilings tower over the formal living room, which is lined with French doors that open out to a long Juliet balcony. Other perks include a wet bar and the rear library, which has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the gardens.