Legendary British actress Joan Collins has put her Manhattan pied-a-terre up for sale for almost $2.1 million.
The iconic actress and former star of Dynasty has decided to let go of her chic apartment, which is almost as glamorous as she is.
Joan’s New York apartment in the Dorchester in Midtown Manhattan is a combination of three units just a few blocks from Central Park.
- See: Phil Collins' magnificent Miami home - with glittering views of the city skyline
She bought the three-bedroom, three-bathroom property with her fifth husband, film-producer Percy Gibson, when they were first married in 2002. Though they put it on the market a couple of times, had offers and then took it off, for a while they thought they might get back to New York more often. However since that has not come to pass, they have taken the plunge for good this time.
Open, airy and sunny with its many windows, one of Joan’s favorite things about the apartment is its 16 closets. Built in 1957, there are two master suites in separate wings and a third guest bedroom.
One of the bedrooms is currently set up as a home office, and the light-infused open plan living room and dining room is the perfect entertaining space. It's believed Joan hosted many a party in the apartment, inviting singers like Neil Sedaka, who would entertain her guests.
Joan’s father was a talent agent managing the likes of Tom Jones and The Beatles, and Joan started her acting career from a young age, carrying out formal training at age 16 at London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
- See: Joe Biden's houses – see the impressive property portfolio of the 46th President of the United States
The star is most famous for her role as Alexis Carrington Colby in Dynasty, which ran for nine years and was the top-rated television show in the US in 1985. More recently, she starred in The Royals and American Horror Story. In 2015, The Queen named Joan a dame, the female equivalent of a knight, in recognition of her charitable work.
Where does Joan Collins live now?
Joan Collins has been living in London but summers at her home in Saint-Tropez in the South of France, where she spends time on her yacht kept in the harbour below. The actress also owns an apartment in LA.
Pictures courtesy of Top Ten Real Estate Deals
-
This is how often you should have the exterior of your house cleaned to maintain your property value and avoid costly siding repairsIt's a big job best left to the pros, but so worthwhile
-
Be alert ahead of May pruning – here's how to spot hummingbird nests in your yard, and keep them safe during breeding seasonKeep an eye out for nesting female hummingbirds during spring to avoid causing damage
-
This jewel box Manhattan apartment is a collage of patterns inspired by antique fabricsThe Manhattan pied-à-terre of textile collector Jill Lasersohn has been transformed with the skillful use of standout fabrics and papers from her collaboration with Schumacher
-
How do you update a heritage NYC apartment without losing the charming original details? Designer Joshua Smith knowsTransitional style was key to ensure this period home maintained its character but was still suited to modern life, here designer Joshua Smith talks us through the project
-
This small London apartment is a jewel box of color and pattern, filled with unexpected design momentsThe London pied-à-terre of a French collector, this apartment is filled with the kind of design that delights the eye
-
10 transitional design lessons we learned from this luxurious penthouse that blends antiques with contemporary decorThis elegant city apartment design started with the antiques and artwork, before adding luxe textiles and wallcoverings
-
Designer Shawn Henderson used wall murals, soothing chalky shades and vintage pieces to fill this newly developed apartment with characterThis timeless apartment in a Roman and Williams-designed building has been enhanced by the unique eclectic tastes of Shawn Henderson
-
This whimsical Manhattan apartment perfectly reflects the free spirit of its artist ownerA house that truly reflects its owner is always a joy to tour, and this one feels as creative and interesting as the artist who lives here
-
10 lessons on how to balance work and life in your interiors from a chic apartment that doubles as an officeMixing business with pleasure – how this New Orleans pied-à-terre became a multi-functional space with style
-
This New York apartment embraces a mix of modern and elegant style into a tiny square footageDesigner-artist Adam Charlap Hyman is someone with boundless imagination and his NY apartment is a playground for his creativity
