The 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada is the epitome of a cult classic. From cerulean blue and cubes of cheese to groundbreaking floral springs, the film, which follows the trials and tribulations of Andy Sachs (played by Anne Hathaway) as the assistant of icy fashion editor Miranda Priestly (played by Meryl Streep), contains a myriad of beloved references which never seem to wear thin. Fans will be pleased to learn, then, that Priestly's fictional New York residence has hit the market.
The $27.5 million price tag will mean the seven-bedroom Upper East Side property is out of budget for most. However, the listing serves as a fun reminder of the film and Priestly's exacting, glamorous character – for which Streep received an Oscar nomination. Built in a Neo-Italian Renaissance style, the marble and limestone townhouse, described as “one of the finest single family homes in Manhattan” is spread over six floors, with a gallery entrance featuring a Murano chandelier, marble fireplace and seating area. So far, so Miranda Priestly.
Moving on, keen eyes will spot the hallway with a table and flowers where Andy had to deliver her boss the issue of Runway – this hallway was also used for a scene in the show Gossip Girl. The rest of the home is pure East Coast excellence – with smartly wallpapered rooms, elegant windows, a den, cinema and state-of-the-art kitchen with a stainless steel island (possibly designed with a private chef in mind). The house, which dates back to 1907, underwent a renovation in 2005 at the hands of architectural and interior design studio Diamond Barrata. The main living room is south-facing, with arched French windows and ‘neoclassical bookshelves,’ details the listing. The house is also noteworthy for its outdoor space. The downstairs patio features a mirror on the back wall that reflects the house, adding a clever illusion of depth. The main bedroom features a Juliet balcony and walk-in wardrobe (an essential for any serious fashion editor).
Some details feel a little less Miranda Priestly. It's hard to imagine the editor using the basketball court or letting her hair down in the jacuzzi on the terrace (although we'd like to be proven wrong). However these small oversights can be redeemed by the current proprietor's commitment to a certain colour scheme. From the runner on the spiral staircase to the sofas, rugs, lampshades and artwork, note the unmistakable shade of cerulean blue.
The listing is for sale via Adam D. Modlin at Modlin Group.
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