A decadent $33 million Gilded Age mansion is on sale for the first time in nearly half a century. Take a look inside.

Maria NoyenApr 30, 2022, 16:33 IST

The James F. D. Lanier House is located in New York City.Evan Joseph

A New York City mansion built in the twilight of the Gilded Age is on sale for $33 million.
This is the first time the 9-bed property, which has its own spa, has hit the market in 40 years.

An opulent mansion located in Murray Hill, New York City, is on sale for $33 million.

The mansion is located in Murray Hill, New York City.Evan Joseph, Google Maps

According to Christie's, James F. D. Lanier II — a wealthy banker – and his wife, Harriet, were the original homeowners.

The home was built in the early 1900s for James F. D. Lanier II and his wife.Oscar White/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images, Universal History Archive/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

The home was built during a period known retrospectively as the Gilded Age.

The James F. D. Lanier House.Evan Joseph

Typical Gilded Age mansions were "large, lavish, and luxurious," much like the Lanier house today, Guest-Consales said.

The gallery.Evan Joseph

Edward Joseph, the Christie's International Real Estate agent representing the sale, described the home as "a work of art."

The James F. D. Lanier House.Evan Joseph

Speaking of works of art, the mansion is home to a white marbled gallery on the first floor.

The white marble gallery.Evan Joseph

The 33-foot-wide property is equivalent to the size of two brownstone rowhouses, making it one of the largest single-family homes in New York City, according to the press release.

The dining room has space for up to 16 guests.Evan Joseph

The 33-foot-wide property is equivalent to the size of two brownstone rowhouses, making it one of the largest single-family homes in New York City, according to the press release.

The sleeping quarters include nine palatial private bedrooms and three staff bedrooms.

One of the nine private bedrooms within the Lanier house.Evan Joseph

Ornate details throughout the home have been well preserved since the Gilded Age.

The James F. D. Lanier House.Evan Joseph

Other timeless luxuries within the six-level mansion include a marble-topped bar and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

The James F. D. Lanier House.Evan Joseph

A mahogany staircase spirals across four of the home's levels and provides access to an oak-paneled study on the second floor.

A mahogany staircase sprawls across four floors in the mansion.Evan Joseph

The jade-green grand living room, also on the second floor, oozes old money with a 12-foot ceiling.

The grand living room.Evan Joseph

Down below on the garden floor is a fully-equipped chef's kitchen and a breakfast room.

The James F. D. Lanier House.Evan Joseph

The courtyard looks like a quiet oasis from the hustle and bustle of New York City.

The James F. D. Lanier House.Evan Joseph

The mansion does have a number of modern luxuries, such as a spa, but it's not hard to imagine feeling like an extra on the set of "The Gilded Age" once inside.

The new owner may feel like a character on HBO's "The Gilded Age."Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images, Evan Joseph

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A decadent $33 million Gilded Age mansion is on sale for the first time in nearly half a century. Take a look inside.

An opulent mansion located in Murray Hill, New York City, is on sale for $33 million.

According to Christie's, James F. D. Lanier II — a wealthy banker – and his wife, Harriet, were the original homeowners.

The home was built during a period known retrospectively as the Gilded Age.

Typical Gilded Age mansions were "large, lavish, and luxurious," much like the Lanier house today, Guest-Consales said.

Edward Joseph, the Christie's International Real Estate agent representing the sale, described the home as "a work of art."

Speaking of works of art, the mansion is home to a white marbled gallery on the first floor.

The 33-foot-wide property is equivalent to the size of two brownstone rowhouses, making it one of the largest single-family homes in New York City, according to the press release.

The sleeping quarters include nine palatial private bedrooms and three staff bedrooms.

Ornate details throughout the home have been well preserved since the Gilded Age.

Other timeless luxuries within the six-level mansion include a marble-topped bar and a temperature-controlled wine cellar.

A mahogany staircase spirals across four of the home's levels and provides access to an oak-paneled study on the second floor.

The jade-green grand living room, also on the second floor, oozes old money with a 12-foot ceiling.

Down below on the garden floor is a fully-equipped chef's kitchen and a breakfast room.

The courtyard looks like a quiet oasis from the hustle and bustle of New York City.

The mansion does have a number of modern luxuries, such as a spa, but it's not hard to imagine feeling like an extra on the set of "The Gilded Age" once inside.