It was reported by Realtor that the most expensive property in Connecticut is a century-old mansion primarily made of bricks. The property is reportedly priced at $65 million.
This house is found in Greenwich, Connecticut, which is considered to be the Hedge Fund Capital of the United States. The article says that majority of those who own a house or two in the city are hedge fund owners, which was why the place has been dubbed as the “richest neighborhood in America.”
Moreover, the city currently has 694 properties for sale, 395 of which have a price tag of more than $2 million.
The one priced at $65 million reportedly has 17,493 square feet of spacious living space with nine bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 11 antique fireplaces made of marble, and its own huge library. Plus, the property boasts of unparalleled views of Long Island Sound. The mortgage for the property is estimated to be $238,172 per month, according to Patch.
It has as much as 40 acres of estate grounds, which have been described to be park-like. With such massive space for living, vast estate grounds, a picturesque landscape, and a breathtaking view of the Sound, this century-old brick house is perceived to be one of Greenwich’s greatest estates, according to Zillow.
At 600 feet above sea level, the house, called Dunnellen Hall, has a wonderful view from the top, overlooking Long Island Sound and the blue waters of the sea.
Although the house, designed by William Tubby, was built in 1916, it remains to be in its perfect classic condition. This manor reportedly “last changed hands in 2010,” and has also undergone certain renovations since then.
Wall Street Journal says that this property used to be owned by the famous flamboyant hotelier, Leona Helmsley. She was considered to be the very first Mean Girl, with New York tabloids referring to her as the “Queen of Mean.”
When she died in 2007, the house was put on sale for $125 million but its current owner got it a whopping discounted price of only $35 million. The new owner immediately started with extensive renovations, including the complete demolition of Helmsley’s purposely misaligned marble dance floor reportedly priced at $1 million.
No buyers have officially signed up for the $65 million property since it was placed on the market only 184 days ago in July, 2014.
