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Constructed in 1915, 182 Franklin was acquired by Mr. Despont approximately 25 years ago and was converted into this stunning 10,000 square foot single family home.
Entering off of Tribeca's picturesque Franklin Street, the inviting foyer leads you to a staircase and elevator connecting all the floors. The rear of the first floor is currently set up as an artist's studio, but would ideally make a wonderful children's playroom, media room, solarium, swimming pool, etc. The primary suite occupies the entire third floor complete with tremendous marble bath, dressing room, sauna, and enormous closet space
Three very private and special bedrooms suites are scattered throughout complete with their own kitchenette and full baths. The grand dining room easily converts to a spectacular billiards room which shares the fourth floor with the chef's eat-in-kitchen.
The crown jewel of this home is the penthouse great room on the fifth floor. This room spans the entire footprint of the building and boasts 15 ceilings. You will feel like you are transported back into the Paris in the 1930s or Casa Cipriani. Additionally, there are two wine cellars, basement with laundry room, three gas fireplaces, air rights to build another floor (6TH floor), central HVAC and much more.
Welcome home to this generously proportioned south-facing alcove studio. Encompassing sweeping downtown views, this high floor apartment is cloaked in day long natural light. The floor plan is versatile enough to allow for a variety of living possibilities, and easily converts into a one bedroom.
Featuring new white oak hardwood floors throughout, high ceilings, and an updated kitchen and bathroom. Equipped with custom smart-controlled shades and thoughtful storage options punctuated throughout, this home is both elegant and functional.
The seller is architect Stephen Corelli, who describes his work as architect for this renovation in this video of the apartment, and how the unit honors the legacy of the notable prewar architect for the building, Rosario Candela.
The public rooms of the apartment; a large Living Room, formal Dining Room and Library are all accessed from a well-proportioned and elegantly detailed Gallery which is entered from a private elevator vestibule. The Living Room has a wood burning fireplace, the Dining Room, with its built in storage and dry bar is decorated with hand painted deGournay wallpaper. The south facing Library, with three large windows and floor to ceiling bookcases has a "secret" door that provides access to the two exposure Primary Bedroom; this room easily does double duty as a private retreat for the owner.
The private quarters of the apartment; four Bedrooms each of which has a private bath, are located off the private hall. The Primary Bedroom, with a wood burning fireplace faces south and west. It's privacy is enhanced by the thoughtful configuration of the closet area. The Primary Bath is rendered in limestone, mahogany paneling and ceramic tile. A warm and highly distinctive environment, it includes discreet storage and a very large steam shower. The fourth bedroom, which currently serves as an informal living/ media room is directly across the private hall from the large, eat in kitchen.
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