One of the Last Newport Mansions of the Gilded Age
Built in 1929 by New York-based architects Polhemus & Coffin for the Drexels, the founders of modern-day J. P. Morgan and one of America's wealthiest families, the famed Bellevue Avenue residence is one of only nine intact estates in Newport.
The 5.5 acre property comes with the original gate and carriage houses, set behind gold gilded-edge, wrought iron gates.
The 17th-century French Chateau-style residence has over 18,000 square feet of living space, with the interiors designed by Maison Jensen, the firm behind the White House interiors during the Kennedy era.
The 11-bedroom property was purchased in 2003 and its current owners invested just under $10M to update the 22-room property with the latest in green design and home tech, including a chef's kitchen and a 3000 square foot theatre room.
The library, built of Louis XV pine panels, was imported from France and reassembled on site. The lavish Newport mansion has hosted America's Cup dinners and dazzling galas in its elegant ballroom with its Neo-Baroque chandelier and walk-out to the sunlit terrace.
The grounds, which include gardens designed by Umberto Innocenti, a swimming pool, and a distinguished croquet court, provide an idyllic ambiance in the countryside.
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