Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann lists his eclectic New York City townhouse for a whopping $27.3 million.
Australian director Baz Luhrmann is selling his New York City townhouse for an incredible $20 million (AU$27.3 million).
The 59-year-old director put the five-story building up for sale after he bought it for $13.5 million in 2017 and renovated it two years later.
The luxurious home, located in New York’s Gramercy Park, has six bedrooms and five bathrooms and was built around 1925, according to Realestate.com.au.
Sale: Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann (pictured with wife Katherine Martin at the 2019 gala) is selling his New York City townhouse for an incredible $20 million (AU$27.3 million)
The townhouse has approximately 800 square meters of living space and views of Stuyvesant Square Park.
There are also arched doorways and windows, a cast-iron balcony, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and a grand spiral staircase.
Other features include five fireplaces, skylights and original moldings, while the kitchen includes a butler’s pantry and marble countertops.
Makeover: The 59-year-old director put the five-story building up for sale after he bought it for $13.5 million in 2017 and renovated it two years later.
The kitchen opens onto the backyard and has a formal dining and living area with a floating staircase.
The spacious master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet and private terrace.
A separate suite occupies the fourth floor and includes a bedroom, bathroom, living room, gym and bar.
Historic: The luxury home, located in New York’s Gramercy Park, has six bedrooms and five bathrooms and was built around 1925, according to Realestate.com.au.
The studio on the fourth floor was previously home to renowned jazz saxophonist Clifford Jordan and his wife Sandy.
The townhouse also has an elevator leading to the basement.
The basement can also be accessed through an internal staircase and a separate entrance.
Living in luxury: The spacious master bedroom also boasts an en-suite bathroom, walk-in closet and private terrace.
This lower floor also has a cinema room, an additional laundry room and a bedroom, as well as access to the garden.
In an interview with the Financial Review last August, Baz spoke about living in New York despite calling Australia “home.”
“I have a philosophy: dream in Paris, dance in Brazil, party in London and work in Los Angeles. Australia is always at home, but live in New York,” he said.
Moving Room: The townhouse boasts approximately 800 square feet of living space and views of Stuyvesant Square Park.