Did you know Katharine Hepburn was pretty much a lifelong New Yorker? After being born and raised in Connecticut then attending Bryn Mawr College and starting her acting career, the actress found a New York City perch and settled in as so many Tri-State area 20-somethings do. Just two years before winning and Oscar for her 1933 performance in Morning Glory, Hepburn moved into this stately Midtown townhouse. She owned it until her passing in, according to the New York Post. Now, someone can buy the 4,600-square-foot beauty full of character for $7.2 million.
There is much to love about this picturesque New York City property, and Hepburn must have thought so, too, to own it for roughly 70 years. Nestled in Turtle Bay Gardens, which is a private enclave of only 20 homes, 244 East 49th Street provides lovely privacy. Inside the four-story home itself, sophisticated interiors dazzle. Gorgeous circa-1899 architectural details invite you to imagine its glamorous past, while modern updates like the top-of-the-line chef’s kitchen give you everything you need to live a life of 2024 luxury.
While you could get lost exploring the generous layout with a total of four bedrooms, the outdoor spaces also call to you. There is a beautifully landscaped garden complemented by a bi-level, 1,000-square-foot patio—creating an outdoor oasis in the heart of the city.
However, movie fans may want to run to the primary bedroom most. Not only is it full of light, but it boasts Katharine Hepburn’s original mirrored vanity, which was left intact after a full bathroom renovation.
Lisa Larson of Sotheby’s International Realty holds the radiant listing.
