A
rare gem of old New York is back on the market for $13.5 million, a significant drop from its original ask of $18.45 million in 2018. This stunning Civil War-era mansion on the Upper East Side boasts an impressive history and modern charm.

    Built in 1861 by Henry Armstrong, the Italianate-style red brick townhouse features five bedrooms, four baths, two powder rooms, and a total living area of 6,157 square feet. The property's layout includes a spacious chef's kitchen, formal dining room with a fireplace, and a 36-foot-wide living room.

    The home's interior design showcases modern elements alongside its historic charm, with features like custom millwork, herringbone floors, and 10-foot ceilings. The parlor floor boasts six sets of south-facing French doors, leading to a light-filled living room with a woodburning fireplace and a library with another woodburning fireplace.

    The main bedroom suite is located on the third floor, featuring a woodburning fireplace, floor-to-ceiling French doors, and a grey marbled bath. Additional bedrooms occupy the fourth floor, while a finished basement offers wine storage, a laundry room, mechanicals, and storage.

    Outside, the property features a gated front garden, an enchanting rear garden with trees, plantings, and brick walls, as well as a parlor-level terrace. The current owner purchased the home in 1997, and it's now listed by Serena Boardman of Sotheby's International Realty.