Chateau Inspired by Versailles at Long Island for sale $60 Million
There’s no need to go all the way to France to admire classic French architecture. Maison des Jardins, a 23,000-square-foot limestone chateau modeled after the Palace of Versailles, has hit the market in New York for $60 million. Located on the north shore of Long Island, the newly constructed residence was designed in the style of 17th-century French classicism. Giant 22-foot iron gates and limestone piers open to a driveway lined with flowering pear trees, creating a grand entrance that leads to the majestic manse. The two-story abode is set on eight acres of immaculately designed gardens and verdant green lawns that will make residents feel as if they’re strolling through the French countryside. There’s no shortage of space to entertain guests, since the home is equipped with eight bedrooms, 15 baths, staff quarters, and a grand ballroom. Wrought-iron doors usher owners into a grand foyer with a striking chandelier and a cast-iron and gold-leaf staircase that resembles one from th...