A unique 8,000-square-foot Manhattan townhouse has been listed in the market for $20 million. According to Architectural Digest, the most distinct feature of the property is its full-floor basketball court. The property located on New York's Upper East Side is just a few blocks away from Central Park.
The townhouse has a total of five bedrooms, six full bathrooms and five floors which can be accessed by both staircase and elevator. Listing details of the property reveal that it was fully renovated and features spacious bedrooms and cozy nooks. It also has a stunning kitchen designed with exposed wooden beams, flowing countertops and heated floors. Above it is the 13 x 28 feet gymnasium that is connected by a glass-encased floating staircase. It is currently set up as an indoor basketball court but it can also be converted into a fitness center or a playroom.
Near the staircase is a wood-paneled library complete with a full bathroom, making it also a good guest room. The property has a total of five gas-powered fireplaces and boasts state-of-the-art mechanical systems. The interior is filled with limestone frontage with Doric pillars and dormer windows which provide natural light inside the rooms.
The large living and dining rooms occupy the span of the parlor floor and are perfect for accommodating guests. The third floor is where the master bedroom and the library are located. The two-story addition includes a floating glass staircase which connects the kitchen and the basketball court.
The rooms have the stunning view of the 54-foot-wide private garden which is considered to be one of the largest in the city. The outdoor area is designed with stunning landscape, and it is also a perfect place for outdoor dining and entertaining.
