You might recognize the iconic hallway staircase in this Manhattan townhouse from the hit movie The Devil Wears Prada. That’s because it served as the home of the movie’s fictional character Miranda Priestly.
Located on New York’s Upper East Side, the home was originally listed for $27.5 million but recently sold to an unidentified buyer for $26.5 million, Mansion Global reported. The seven-bedroom and seven-bathroom townhouse spans 12,000 square feet and spreads over six floors. The 22-foot-wide Neo-Italian Renaissance-style building was constructed in 1907 by architect Henry Allan Jacobs. It’s been elegantly renovated for the modern buyer and now includes beautiful terraces, a basketball court on the top floor, a hot tub, formal entry gallery and marble fireplaces.
The kitchen.
While in the 2006 movie it was the home of Meryl Streep’s character, who was the editor-in-chief of fictional magazine “Runway,” in real life it was purchased in 2003 by hedge fund partner Craig Effron. Effron and his wife, Caryn, paid $8.8 million for the home and renovated the property in 2005. In the movie, the residence was shown when Priestly’s assistant Andy, played by actress Anne Hathaway, had to deliver a mockup of “Runway” to her boss. The hallway was also seen in an episode of Gossip Girl.
The formal dining room.
There are multiple outdoor spaces to enjoy the views, entertain, and dine alfresco. There’s a terrace just off the kitchen, accessed via French doors. The bright kitchen has a gingham-patterned marble floor, plenty of counter space, and a charming breakfast nook. There is also a separate service kitchen with a secret second stairwell that connects directly to the main kitchen. From here, there is a formal dining room lined with elegant, velvet-covered walls, a striking blue chandelier, a fireplace and yet another terrace. The marble-and-limestone house is filled with natural lights thanks to many large windows, and the design exudes sophisticated East Coast elegance.
The winding staircase, well-known from the movie.
The living room is perfect for bookworms or those who enjoy cozy evenings in. It’s lined with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, ample seating space and another fireplace. From here, tall arched French doors connect to a charming terrace with space for gardens. The bedrooms can be found on the other floors, with the primary bedroom located on the third floor. It has a Juliet balcony, a fireplace, a spacious walk-in closet and a fabulous en suite bathroom with natural light and a deep soaking tub.
The primary suite.
Douglas Elliman’s Corey Shuster, Arthur Maglio and Ibrahim Guldiken worked with the buyer to complete the sale. Adam Modlin of Modlin Group held the listing. It first hit the market in May and was only listed for eight weeks before it went into contract. The unidentified buyer had been looking for a townhouse for 18 months before settling upon this residence. While Mansion Global reported that the buyer thought the home’s association with the movie was a “cool tidbit,” it wasn’t the reason they ultimately decided to move forward with the purchase.
Regardless, the home boasts a unique piece of movie history.