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Rupert Murdoch has just sold his New York townhouse for $37.5 million.
RUPERT Murdoch has just sold his New York townhouse for more than $37 million after a hotly-contested battle between all-cash bidders.
The media mogul had listed the luxury West Village home in April — just a month after marrying former model Jerry Hall — with an asking price of $38.5 million ($US28.9m) and the home has already been snapped up by a lucky buyer.
Exclusive selling agent Dolly Lenz confirmed the property had sold for just under $37.5 million ($US28m), after multiple all-cash bidders had fought it out to own the home.
“The winner of the bidding war is a domestic buyer,†Ms Lenz said.
Rupert Murdoch and Jerry Hall on their wedding day at St Brides Church. Picture David Dyson.Source:News Corp Australia
The glamorous building attracted a wide range of interest.Source:Supplied
With New York currently experiencing a lull in their luxury market, the speedy sale and price is considered out of the ordinary.
Featuring four bedrooms and seven bathrooms, property records show the multi-level townhouse has more than 600sq m interior space, not including the enviable rooftop terrace.
Inside the building there is also a four-person lift, a terraced garden, multiple “grand entertaining spaces†and city views including glimpses of the Empire State Building.
The home is top to bottom luxury, with city views that include glimpses of the Empire State building.Source:Supplied
The roof terrace was one of the major selling points.Source:Supplied
Among the long list of to-die-for features there is a grand main bedroom suite, huge windows, marble fireplaces, an outdoor space on nearly every level, wine cellar, home gym, a screening room and a fully appointed Poggenpohl kitchen with Miele appliances, an espresso maker, double oven, convection oven, dual dishwashers and sinks plus one-touch automated drawers with interior lighting.
Mr Murdoch bought the property in March 2015 for $32.5 million ($US $25 million) from developer George Agiovlasitis.
The unassuming facade hides a stunning renovation of the 600sq m interiors..Source:Supplied
The kitchen is the envy of any budding chef.Source:Supplied