House Tour: Ivana Trump's $26.5 Million House in Manhattan, New York City
It's located in NYC’s Upper East Side between the 5th and Madison Avenue
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Donald Trump's first wife and mother of Ivanka, Donald Jr. and Eric Trump, the late Ivana Trump was a model, a socialite, a competitive skier, an interior designer, a fashion-and-perfume mogul, and a behind-the-scenes force on many of Donald Trump's most important deals of the 1980s.
Her marriage and subsequent divorce to the future 45th president were the subject of extensive media coverage, including interviews with Oprah Winfrey and Barbara Walters.
After the divorce, Ivana started her own fashion lines, wrote several books, made a cameo in the blockbuster comedy First Wives Club, competed on Celebrity Big Brother and hosted her own reality show Ivana Young Man in which she helped wealthy older women find young partners.
Ivana's unique style is reflected in every room
Her final marriage, in 2008, was to an Italian model 23 years her junior. Ivana died in July 2022 at the age of 73 and is survived by her mother, her three children, and ten grandchildren.
Gold leaf and crystal chandeliers make for an opulent experience
Ivana Trump's House in Manhattan, New York City
With her passing, Ivana's estate has put her home, an opulent Manhattan townhouse, on the market for US$26.5 million.
A unique mural adorns the staircase
Ivana Trump bought this house at US$2.5 million around 1990
Purchased for US$2.5 million soon after her divorce from the Donald (a nickname that Ivana gave him), the six-storey, 8,725 square foot home reflects Ivana's big personality, her whimsical style, and her passion for interior design with gold leaf, crystal chandeliers, pink marble and animal-print wall coverings.
This gilded dining room once hosted celebrities, moguls and even royalty
Ornate double doors open onto a stately formal gallery with blood-red carpets, gilded paneling and an immense Italian crystal chandelier.
The living room's fireplace features a marble facade
Second Floor For Entertaining Guests
A sweeping, curved marble staircase leads to the second floor entertainment level, where soaring ceilings, gilded fireplaces, and a sumptuous Versailles-inspired dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows looking out onto the private interior courtyard hosted famous actors, luminaries from all industries, and even royalty.
A striking gold ceiling complements the gilded walls
An old fashioned, birdcage-style elevator leads to the upper floors.
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Bedrooms & Office Located on Upper Floors
The third level is devoted to the spectacular primary suite complete with a painted mural, a leopard-print library, a private terrace with stunning French doors, and an opulent executive office clad in leopard print complete with a gold-and-black marble fireplace.
The en-suite bathroom features pink Onyx marble with gold hardware, and includes an enormous soaking tub, double sinks and mirrored vanity.
Five additional bedrooms, each with its own chic style, occupy the next two floors, while a media room, second office, and basement Swedish sauna round out the home’s lavish offerings.
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Limestone Townhouse Built in 1879
The limestone townhouse was built in 1879 and features a columned facade, mansard roof, and one-of-a-kind, gold-and-black grilled doors.
Located on a coveted block of New York’s Upper East Side between 5th and Madison Avenues, it is directly across from the former mansion of Ivana’s friend Donatella Versace and walking distance from Central Park, the opulent shops of Madison Avenue, world-class dining and Manhattan’s famous museums.
Known for its gorgeous brownstones and upscale high-rises, the Upper East Side is one of Manhattan’s poshest neighborhoods. Other celebrities who call the area home include Mariah Carey, Rickey Martin, Samuel L. Jackson, Mia Farrow and Drew Barrymore.
The listing is held by J. Roger Erickson of Douglas Elliman. Photos Courtesy Evan Joseph Photography. This article was originally published in Top Ten Real Estate Deals.