Yoko Ono, the legendary John Lennon's widow and an ardent avant-garde artist has reportedly listed her penthouse in Manhattan, New York City, for $6.5 million, according to several news reports.
According to the Zillow Blog, Ono purchased the home in 1995 for her son, Sean. However, he moved out after living there for a few years. Lying un-accommodated for some time now, the residence was first listed for $8.9 million in July 2013. However, it has recently been given a price-chopper.
Listing records of the home state that the Penthouse at 49 Downing Street is a 5700 plus square feet residence comprising of three bedrooms, three full and two half bathrooms. The interiors feature hardwood flooring and large glass windows. The rooms are large and have an open plan.
The listing at StreetEasy describes the residence as:
ONE OF A KIND & authentic, this rare property enters thru a private building entrance & includes a private garage, elev, outdoor space, storage & a office/studio on the ground floor affording a range of professional possibilities. These elements combine to create a unique live/work life-style within one bldg. Located in a former horse stable, this home in excess of 5700+/- sqft offers an unparalleled opportunity to attain the privacy of townhouse-style living in a classic loft building. Transformed w/ an eye for luxury & grand entertaining, soaring ceilings, skylights, original beams/columns, brick walls & sunlight from S,N,E,W exposures. The living area includes large windows & a magnificent WBF. The spacious kitchen is adjacent to a breakfast room & a grand DR w/ glass doors to a large terrace. The master suite offers great closets, spa-like bath, & a WBF. This loft never ceases to surprise as one moves thru, discovering 3BRS*, 3/3 baths, library, & a greenhouse/rec room & roof deck.
Check out the photos of the home, here.
Recently, Ono had sued the board of the co-op for trying to 'botch' a potential sale of the house. Apparently, a family with children had made an offer on the home but the board made 'arbitrary claims' that hampered the sale, reports New York Post. Ono still lives in the Dakota Building where Lennon was murdered.
Currently, Ono is in Sydney, Australia for her art exhibition "War is Over! (If you Want It)" that will start Nov. 15 to run through Feb 2014 at the Museum of Contemporary Art. She recently posted a picture on twitter from Australia:
l look a bit frail - like when I was once...long time ago...The gorgeous opera house is telling me something. "Wh... pic.twitter.com/51DTUMKEqV
— Yoko Ono (@yokoono) November 13, 2013
