The current owner of this Upper West Side mansion has listed it for $18.95 million. According to New York Curbed, the property was formerly owned by Jane Wenner who is the co-founder of Rolling Stone. She is also the ex-wife of co-founder/publisher Jann Wenner.
Jane listed the property in June 2015 before she was able to find the current owner who paid for it for $17.95 million. The Wenners bought the property in 1987 for only $4.2 million from fashion designer Perry Ellis. They later hired American designer and sculptor Ward Bennet to design the home to make it more modern.
According to the site, the current owner added some upgrades to the property; thus, the price increase. It was said that they added new paint on the walls, refinished the floors and upgraded the kitchen. The mansion has a total of five floors, and there are 13 rooms in total. It was originally built in 1891 by Gilbert Schellenger, the designer who made the outdoor terraces with Juliet balconies.
The listing details reveal that the property offers spacious rooms and large windows that invite a significant amount of natural light. It features original wood burning fireplaces and two outdoor terraces and Juliet balconies. It also has an elevator and an enchanting stained glass skylight.
On the garden floor, there is a bedroom complete with full bathroom and closets. The charming kitchen is equipped with top-of-the-line appliances and also a brick wood burning fireplace. The parlor and third floor are decorated and designed with high ceilings and large windows. There is also a grand staircase in between.
Three more bedrooms are located on the fourth floor which has French doors that lead to the private terrace at the back. Another bedroom is located on the fifth floor. It has a generous bathroom and wood burning fireplace.
