Thursday, June 19, 2014

Rupert Murdoch's Landmark Penthouse

Australian media magnate Rupert Murdoch,83,has purchased the top four floors of One Madison Avenue,including the triplex penthouse and unit below,for 57.25 million dollars,a transaction described by seller Related Companies Inc as being a milestone achievement for One Madison and the downtown market.It is the most expensive downtown apartment in New York history.
The triplex plus the unit below total more than 10,000 square feet.The nearly 7,000 square foot penthouse features five bedrooms,five-and-a-half baths,a wraparound 596 square foot terrace,spiral staircase and internal elevator.It has brilliant views of the New York City skyline,the Hudson and East Rivers and One World Trade Center through its floor to ceiling glass.*
The building's amenities for the divorced billionaire include a lap pool,spa and fitness center.Murdoch's old Fifth Avenue penthouse went to former wife Wendi Deng in the divorce settlement.*
Murdoch is founder of News Corporation,21st Century Fox,Fox News Channel,FOX-British Sky Broadcasting and STAR India.*
News Corporation(NWS)

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