A Southampton estate has hit the market for $175million, making it the priciest listing in all of New York state.
The 20,000 square-foot, 12- bedroom, 12 bathroom home was built in 1960 for car-mogul Henry Ford’s grandson and family.
The entire property sits on 42.12 acres with the Mecox Bay to the east and the Atlantic to the South. The property peninsulas three ponds and also has the largest unobstructed ocean-front view in the Hamptons that spans nearly a quarter mile.
The property includes tennis and basketball courts, a six-car garage, greenhouse, and carriage house, a 60m gunite pool and hot tub, complete with outdoor entertaining areas and shower room.
An estate in Southampton hit the market for $175million, making it the most expensive house in New York state
This home beats out the previous title-holder of most -expensive home that sold for $150million
The home is 20,000 square-feet and sits on 42.12 acres of land in the luxurious summer-getaway town
A birds-eye-view shows the estate as it peninsulas three ponds and has an unobstructed view of the Atlantic Ocean
The home was built by car-mogul Henry Ford’s grandson, Henry Ford II (pictured) and his wife Anne McDonnell in 1960
The home was renovated in 2008 but still has it’s original molded ceilings, Italian marble fireplaces, and French-style parquet floors
A 60meter pool and hot tub sits outside right in view of the surrounding ponds and ocean
The outdoor area is perfect for entertaining and even has a shower room for guests
This home has the largest unobstructed ocean-front view in the Hamptons
The view of the Atlantic spans almost a quarter of a mile
Not only does it have a beach, but there is also a six-car garage, carriage house, and greenhouse on the property
The current owner is portfolio manager Brenda Earl, a former partner at equity fund Zweig-Dimenna. She purchased the property at 90 Jule Pond Drive in 2002 for $21.75million from an Italian financier.
The home is known as Fordune and and was built for Henry Ford II an his wife Anne McDonnell, who had the property title after their divorce. At the time , the home was 16,000 square foot and sat on 235 acres. The property was broken up into smaller parts since then.
Fordune was renovated in 2008, but its original charm still remains with molded ceilings, Italian marble fireplaces, and French-style parquet floors.
The living room is 48 feet in length and there are two master suites. The Chef’s kitchen is 20’x28’ with a pantry and breakfast area. Throughout the home are high ceilings, a family room, recreation rooms, a bar, gym and sauna.
The listing stripped the title of most-expensive from another home in Southampton priced at $150million. The property belongs to Golden Sachs executive J. Michael Evans and his wife, Lise. It sits on 14 acres of land with 700 feet of ocean-front views.
Though this is the priciest home in New York, it is still a hundred million away from the most expensive in the US. The Bel Air mansion is currently on the market at a whopping $350million.
The Chef’s kitchen measures at 20’x28’ with a pantry and breakfast area
The living room is 48 feet in length
There are two master suits and 12 bathrooms in the entire home
The title of most expensive was stripped from a Southampton home worth $150million, owned by Golden Sachs executive J. Michael Evans and his wife, Lise
Floor-to-ceiling windows offer great natural light and a view of the massive land
Modern and chic: There’s more than enough space for entertaining guests and having dinner parties, though not everyone will be at the same table
The home is also known as Fordune located at 90 Jule Pond
Brenda Earl is the current owner and a former partner at equity fund Zweig-Dimenna
Earl bought the home in 2002 for $21.75million from an Italian financier
One of the 12 bedrooms is pictured above
A spacious office is ideal for working from home
Pictured is just one of the home’s living rooms, seating rooms, or family rooms
A pool room, bar, and sauna are perfect to unwind alone or with some friends
The original home was 16,000 square-feet and sat on a whopping 235 acres. It was broken up into smaller pieces