Katharine Hepburn's former New York City townhouse has hit the market. The Manhattan property, located within Turtle Bay Gardens, was sold to the current seller by Hepburn's estate for $3.9 million in 2004, the New York Post reported. Hepburn lived in the residence until her death at 96 in 2003. The current owner of the four-bedroom, four-bathroom home has listed the residence for $7.2 million.
East 49th Street is an opportunity for a discerning buyer to own the former long-term residence of iconic actress Katharine Hepburn," the Sotheby’s International Realty listing stated. The listing continued, "The epitome of New York glamour defines this gorgeous 19-foot-wide townhouse, which seamlessly blends the home’s special architectural character with modern sensibilities." The inside of the 164-year-old home is approximately 4,600 square feet with 1,000-square foot interior.
On the "lower level" is a wine cellar, laundry room, half bathroom, and extra storage space. Turtle Bay Gardens, where Hepburn's former residence is located, consists of 20 homes. The very private area in Manhattan has attracted former A-listers, including Bob Dylan, Stephen Sondheim and E. B. White, the listing stated.