House seal Harbor, formerly owned by David and Peggy Rockefeller, on sale for $ 19 million. Real estate Agency engaged in the selling of building area of 14.5 acres and the items inside are donated to the charity – to protect the environment.
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David Rockefeller died in March at the age of 101 years from heart failure. He was a former head of the Chase Manhattan Corporation and a generous philanthropist. In his will, the billionaire pointed out that the priority right to buy the house, which is called Ringing Point, belongs to his children, but some of them already own property in the area.
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Mansion / the Point got its name from the buoy with a bell, located close to the shore. In the area of 5 034 square feet are seven bedrooms. The design of the house was developed by the billionaire’s wife, Peggy in the distant 1972. Even now, there can be seen traces of her work: orange carpet, Wallpaper with a floral print and fabric colors used for the upholstery. In addition, the house has traces of later additions.
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In General, the house has infinite pastoral charm of cozy fireplaces, ceiling beams, walls with wood paneling and wide Windows overlooking mixed forest – all this makes it easy to feel at home. Interesting home interiors include multi-level living room, master bedroom on the ground floor and office, where David Rockefeller wrote his memoirs.
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However, the value of the house is not just walls and rooms. A huge collection of artwork includes a variety of about 2000 exhibits (from Chinese porcelain to American painting). Next year it will be sold at Christie’s auction, and it is expected that it will be possible to gain about $ 700 million. Another collection of a business tycoon, consisting of 150 000 copies of insect, was donated to the Museum of comparative Zoology at Harvard University after his death.
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Outside the building is a granite pool, manicured lawns, and ornamental gardens. In addition, there you can find also a huge sculpture of a beetle, which is not surprising, given the obvious interest of the former owner to insects.
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source: (C) Knowles Company
source: (C) Knowles Company
