Long Island has a new mega-listing, Maison des Jardins, the elegent new construction French château which just hit the market market for $60 million. Maison des Jardins was designed by Michael J. Wallin and Douglas R. Schneider and constructed in the spirit of the Gilded Age of Long Island’s Gold Coast. Every facet of the château incorporates traditional building materials and methods in the style of 17th century French Classicism. The project came to fruition due to the owner's awe of the grandeur, elegance, and prominence of the Château de Versailles and the Château de Vaux le Vicomte.
Maison des Jardins a home of epic proportions, offering 8 bedrooms, 8 full bathrooms, and 5 powder rooms, all spread over 22,000 SF. The home is being sold fully furnished, with furniture that accentuates the 17th century French Classicism style. The mansion is spread cross two seperate wings which house a large chef's kitchen, lavish living rooms and drawings rooms complete with wood burning fireplaces and chandeliers, a formal dining room, wet bar, and luxurious master suite with a marble line master bath. Outdoors guests are welcomed by 22' stately gates opening to 8 acres of vast lawns over gently rolling hills, meticulously manicured gardens and a swimming pool.
Maison des Jardins is currently listed for $60M, fully furnished. The property is listed by Douglas Elliman’s Eloise Halpern and Patricia Bischoff.
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