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A Park Avenue residence that has been home to Canada’s consul general and used for official functions is on the market for $9.5 million.
“Governments are becoming more strategic in their property portfolio management,” said Douglas Elliman’s Thomas Aabo, who is co-listing the property with Elliman’s Erin Boisson Aries. “As diplomatic requirements change, certain assets no longer fit official functions. This beautiful co-op residence is a great opportunity for a private buyer to acquire a high-quality property at attractive pricing.”
A new owner stands to get a splendid piece of property.
“The building is known for its gracious layouts and room counts — and this apartment is on a coveted high floor, which means it gets great light, all in a perfect location by Central Park. It’s just one of those prized co-ops on Park Avenue with all the right features,” added Boisson Aries.
The pair also repped the Canadian government on its 111 W. 57th St. purchase, which caused a stir when property records revealed that the owner was “His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, Represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs.”
Was King Charles buying a crash pad on Billionaires’ Row? Um, no. As a member of the British Commonwealth, the king is the head of state of Canada and his name shows up all over the place, including in New York City property records.
“His name is used on legal documentation. It’s a function of Canada being a constitutional monarchy,” Robert McCubbing, the senior trade commissioner and director of trade and investment at the Consulate General of Canada in New York, previously told The Post.
The Park Avenue pad is on the 12th floor. It’s in a classic prewar building designed by J.E.R. Carpenter in 1917 — and comes with 11-foot-high ceilings, herringbone walnut floors, large windows and lots of storage.
Built for entertaining, the home features a formal dining room that can seat 18 people for dinner. There’s also a commercial kitchen and a butler’s pantry, as well as a staff office, a storage room and a laundry room. The home opens to a foyer that leads to a library/den.
A separate wing features the four bedrooms with ensuite baths and walk in closets. Two of the bedrooms are corner units.