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Japanese billionaire asks $50 million for enormous Manhattan mansion with secret passageways

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7 East 76th Street Limestone Mansion Upper East Side

A six-floor mansion on the "Gold Coast" of Manhattan's Upper East Side has just been listed for $50 million.

The home, at 7 East 76th Street, is chock-full of secrets and amenities spread across its 14,000 square feet. Among its 20 rooms are a wine cellar, maid's quarters, two art galleries, a recreation room, and a sunny solarium.

The property is being sold by Japanese billionaire philanthropist Bungo Shimada, according to the Wall Street JournalShimada told the Journal that maintaining the home in "top form" requires too much effort for his lifestyle. Stan Ponte of Sotheby's International Realty has the listing.

Keep scrolling for a tour of this historic piece of New York real estate. 

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Less than a block from Central Park, the townhouse mansion is built entirely of limestone.



Erected in 1898, a massive addition was completed in the 1920s and other updates were made in the late '90s. Historical details like the gorgeous mansard roof have been preserved over the years.



Inside, the entrance parlor has immaculate and original 12 feet high ceilings.



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