Barbara Walters' Former NYC Apartment Is a Grandmillennial Fever Dream

Barbara Walters wasn't just a legendary reporter and the first woman in the United States to co-anchor a network evening news program. She also had excellent design taste. The late journalist's Manhattan apartment just hit the market for $19.75 million—and we can't help but notice that her former digs are packed with a bunch of delightful, grandmillennial touches. (Whimsical wallpaper? Check. A pastel color palette? Double check. Lots of chintz? Oh, definitely.) Since the 20/20 anchor lived here for the last 30 years of her life, we have to wonder if Walters embraced the grandmillennial trend before any of us did. (Just another reason she's a pioneer.)

If the pastels and petals haven't won you over (maybe you're more coastal cowgirl than grandmillenial these days), the space's specs certainly will. Located smack dab on New York City's iconic Fifth Avenue, Walters' former home sits on the sixth floor of an an Italian Renaissance palazzo-style complex built by architect Nathan Kahn in 1925. From the spacious living room with 10-foot-tall ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace to the wood-paneled primary bedroom—complete with large picture windows overlooking Central Park—the Upper East Side apartment feels like an idyllic respite in the French countryside. (Walters' design details make this listing even better.) And, true to any celebrity real-estate listing, the 14-story building comes with white-glove service for the ultimate security.

Can't get enough of Walters' dreamy digs? Whether you're seeking design inspiration or just want to window shop, turn your 20/20 vision to the stunning images below—we think you'll enjoy The View.