They needed a Downtown cocoon, so, just weeks after listing their lovely oasis in the iconic Eldorado, Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard and his wife, Cheryl, have cut the price to $11.5 million. The $1 million cut from the original price shows how eager the couple is to get a sale on the property they’ve owned since 2004.

photo of Ron Howard's living room in Eldorado

According to the Wall Street Journal, the director wants to be closer to his Downtown editing studio, so the couple has fast-tracked the sale of the 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom full-floor north tower unit in the Emery Roth building at 300 Central Park West.

The Howards paid $5.75 million 13 years ago, but have since given the apartment a very nice makeover. The listing comes not long after the empty-nesters sold the sprawling, $27 million New York state estate where they raised their kids.

Photo of Ron Howard's office in the Eldorado

Originally listed in March, the Howards’ Eldorado  co-op is reached by a private elevator and features 50 feet of direct Central Park frontage and with it the stunning city views.

Photo of Ron Howard's bedroom in the Eldorado

The master suite is loaded with closets and a renovated bathroom, complete with soaking tub and separate shower stall and heated floors. The other two bathrooms have also been handsomely remodeled with high-end cabinetry and tiles.

Photo of Central Park from Ron Howard's apartment at the eldorado

The large living room has a wood-burning fireplace.

Photo of bathroom in Ron Howard's apartment at the eldorado

The chef’s kitchen features stainless steel countertops, tons of storage in the custom cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances including a 48-inch Viking stove and wine fridge, two Sub-Zero refrigerators and two Fischer Paykel dishwashers.

Photo of Ron howard's kitchen in the Eldorado

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