29 Beekman Pl, New York, NY 10022

PLEASE SEE FULL LISTING DESCRIPTION ON BHS WEBSITE A PALACE FOR A PRINCESS When the last Shah of Iran's twin sister, Princess Ashraf Pahlavi, sought places of refuge in 1969, her New York choice was 29 Beekman Place. Her other homes were Paris and Monte Carlo, but she found none as unique as this one. BEEKMAN PLACE This perfectly secluded two block enclave between East 50th and E. 51st Street faces directly over the East River. It is located on the site of Mount Pleasant, James Beekman's family mansion built in 1765, which was frequently visited by George Washington. This piece of land is notable for being higher than the surrounding area, affording even better views of the East River. Area occupants have included Abby Rockefeller, John D. Rockefeller, Jr and John D Rockefeller, III. From the onset, the Beekman Place townhouses have had illustrious owners. 17 Beekman belonged to Irving Berlin, 23 Beekman was owned by the preeminent American architect, Paul Rudolph. The largest of the group was 29 Beekman built for the CBS executive, William S. Paley. NOW A DESIGNER'S DELIGHT 29 Beekman Place is a renovated seven level 12,000 square-foot mansion with walls of glass at the rear of each floor overlooking the stunning East River of Manhattan. It includes 7 terraces and approximately 1,905 total square feet of outdoor space. All new basic systems have been installed to the highest standard - leaving the new buyer with the often sought after opportunity to finish the kitchen and bathrooms to their own taste. UNIQUE EAST/WEST ORIENTATION Almost all townhouses in Manhattan are on narrow side streets and face north and south. This house faces east and west allowing for views of the rising sun and maximum interior light given the way the sun crosses Manhattan Island. Only houses directly on Fifth Avenue or a few on Park Avenue have an East West orientation. EXCEPTIONAL HIGHLIGHTS OF 29 BEEKMAN PLACE NOW DOUBLE HEIGHT ENTRY A dramatic double height ceiling has been created to lead the eye past the gleaming white floor 90 feet ahead to a rear terrace and the East River. 7 TERRACES