Stunning Manhattan apartment once owned by popular author Lee Child and offers magnificent views over Central Park hits the market for $11 million
The four-bed, three-bath property located in Manhattan is just a short walk away from Central Park
Built in 1906, it is in one of the city's most prestigious buildings - and comes with a HOA monthly fee of $8,500
The amenities include a full-time doorman, garage, bike room and new gym coming later this year
By NOVA M BAJAMONTI FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 22 November 2023
The stunning New York apartment which was previously owned by legendary British Jack Reacher author Lee Child has gone on the market for $11 million.
The four-bed, three-bath property located in Manhattan is just a short walk from Central Park and boasts more than 70 feet of frontage onto the coveted outdoor space.
Built in 1906, it is situated in one of the city's most prestigious buildings and comes with a homeowners association fee of over $8,500 a month.
Within this cost, amenities include a full-time doorman, an elegant but understated lobby, garage, bike room, shared laundry room, a package room and a new gym that is set to open in December 2023.
The stunning New York apartment which was previously owned by legendary British Jack Reacher author Lee Child has gone on the market for $11 million.
The property is a space that inspires imagination with some of the most jaw-dropping views of Central Park.
Interested home owners have the potential to convert the property into a five-bedroom residence, which allows the lucky buyer to put their own mark on the space.
Highlights of the apartment include the gourmet chef's kitchen, which features a commercial-grade six-burner Viking stove, Subzero double refrigerator, large pantry and expansive Carrera marble countertop.
The house also features an inviting entry foyer, spacious library and multiple entertainment spaces.
The king-sized primary bedroom suite will also leave you in awe because, being contained in its own wing, it is blessed with stunning Central Park and Reservoir vistas.
It also has a sitting room with numerous custom walk-in closets, an en suite spa bath, complete with a huge shower, separate jacuzzi soaking tub and double sinks.
The beauty of this one-of-a-kind property is in its details, with its beautiful hardwood floors, distinctive chandeliers and low luster Venetian plaster on many of the walls.
The house also features an inviting entry foyer, spacious library and multiple entertainment spaces.
The king-sized primary bedroom suite will also leave you in awe because, being contained in its own wing, it is blessed with stunning Central Park and Reservoir vistas.
Highlights of the home include the gourmet chef's kitchen, which features a commercial-grade six-burner Viking stove, Subzero double refrigerator and a large pantry.
The location of the property is also ideal - in the heart of New York but without the noise.
It is pin-drop quiet, away from the hustle and bustle of New York below,' said the listing.
The incredible neighborhood includes Central Park and its Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir just across the street, along with all its other delights like the Great Lawn and Strawberry Field.
All the best grocery stores that the Upper West Side is famous for are just a few blocks away, as are incredible restaurants and boutiques, the B/C and 1 subway lines, and the M86 and M10 buses.
This lovely boutique Pre-war co-op is pet-friendly and the common-sense board allows pied-a-terre and up to 75 per cent financing.'
The listing was held by sister partnership Tracie and Elizabeth Hamersley at Douglas Elliman who shared their thoughts on the space.
This property is a rarity, since it is the first time the property is on the market in approximately ten years since it was last sold to the seller,' said Tracie.
Beautifully combined two apartments that now provide for all four exposures as well as almost 70 feet of frontage overlooking Central Park and the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir.
Heart-stopping - my stunning views from the great room and corner primary bedroom.
Currently configured as a spacious four-bedroom apartment, the potential exists for the space to comfortably be used as a five-bedroom.
The residence was fully renovated over ten years ago but has been impeccably maintained and appears brand-new. It is in true triple-mint condition,' according to the listing.
One of the luxurious and elegant restrooms features both a bath and a shower.
The residence was fully renovated over ten years ago but has been impeccably maintained and appears brand-new.
It is in true triple-mint condition. It is a fantastic full-service building with an incredible staff.
The innovative co-op board has installed a new gym that is opening next month and will have the new landscaped roof deck open in the Spring.'
Lee Child, 69, picked up the luxurious place in 2014 for over $9 million at the time.
The author, who was born in 1954 and raised in Birmingham, England, attended the University of Sheffield's law school but eventually decided to become an author instead.
When he was 23, he became Granada Television's presentation director and produced Brideshead Revisited, The Jewel in the Crown and Prime Suspect.
Despite his success, in the mid-1990s he lost his job due to the company's downsizing.
He went on to write his first draft of Jack Reacher in only four months and has created a portfolio that features dozens of books in the notorious series.
The stories focus on the eponymous protagonist who used to be in the US Army but left in order to live off-grid while investigating a whole host of dangerous situations.
The author, who was born in 1954 and raised in Birmingham, England, attended the University of Sheffield's law school but eventually decided to become an author instead.
Tom Cruise, 61, portrayed the main character on the big screen in 2012.
In 2020 the author decided to allow his brother Andrew Grant, 54, who writes under the name Andrew Child to continue the series, according to BBC.
Lee felt he was 'ageing out' of producing more stories, so he 'decided to pass the baton to someone who can.
He described his younger sibling as the "best tough-guy writer I have read in years."
We share the same DNA, the same background, the same upbringing. He's me, fifteen years ago, full of energy and ideas.'
The newest novel The Secret came out in October and was signed under both Lee and Andrew.