Bette Midler Sells $50 Million NYC Penthouse

Bette Midler and her husband, Argentine performance artist Martin von Haselberg, are finally moving on from their Upper East Side penthouse. As of last week, the couple reportedly found a buyer for their NYC property, which was listed for $50 million.

The duo put the 14-bedroom home on the market in September 2019, but with a sale this big, it’s no surprise it took some time to move things along. Midler and her family have lived there since the 1990s, so we imagine it also wasn’t easy to let the place go. At the same time, Midler opened up to the New York Times about how she’s been wanting to downsize ever since her daughter moved out. “It’s time for another family to enjoy it,” she shared.

The new owners are sure to enjoy the space. Come on, how can you not instantly fall in love with this Emery Roth–designed Fifth Avenue building? Plus, the two-floor penthouse is guaranteed to have jaw-dropping views of the city. On the top floor is the library, which is the most standout room of the house with its 13-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling bookcases, and oversized windows that feature sweeping views of Central Park.

We haven’t even made it to the best part yet: There’s a 3,000-square-foot outdoor space that has multiple terraces, a 900-square-foot garden, and panoramic views of the Big Apple. Midler revealed in a 2014 AD issue that the penthouse was remodeled by Frederick Fisher and Partners Architects, decorated with Fernando Santangelo, and landscaped by Brian Sawyer of Sawyer|Berson. The only downside of the outdoor space, she revealed, is it was impossible to grow her favorite flower, peonies, at such a height. 

Originally Appeared on Architectural Digest