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he Upper West Side townhouse of violin virtuoso Itzhak Perlman and his wife Toby has sold for $8.18 million, a significant discount from its original asking price of $17.5 million in 2022. The buyers are Chinese investors, according to sources.

    The historic home at 21 W. 70th St., built in 1901, boasts an impressive 8,000 square feet with five to six bedrooms, five baths, four powder rooms, and six fireplaces. It features a rare spa level with an indoor pool, as well as 1,500 square feet of outdoor spaces including a roof deck, landscaped terrace, and garden.

    The property's design is characterized by bold, happy colors, intricately patterned hardwood floors, and custom woodwork throughout. The main floor eat-in chef's kitchen is extra large, and the home includes space for a concert-sized grand piano. A light-filled dining room with skylights and access to the garden adds to its charm.

    The Perlmans, who founded the Perlman Music Program for gifted young string musicians, raised their five children in this very home. Now empty-nesters, they are passing on the opportunity for the next family to build their dreams here. The listing brokers were Richard Steinberg, Alexander Mignogna, and Charles Beda of Compass.