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The New York presenter Jay Leno , from 70 years, not only stands out for being one of the most important car collectors in the country, but also for his particular taste for luxury mansions, as evidenced by the castle he owns in Newport, Rhode Island .
The impressive property, inspired by Louis XIV and built in 1935 , was acquired in 2017 by the tycoon and his wife, Mavis, after disbursing $ 13 .5 million dollars .
According to the technical sheet, which is still available in various real estate sites, the residence has an area of 15,861 square feet and is located at a land of 9 acres, so due to lack of space they do not suffer.
Inside it has 12 bedrooms, 12 full bathrooms and three half bathrooms.
On the ground floor there is a hall with a double staircase, kitchen, dining room, living room, main room, library, study and garage for six vehicles.
On the upper floor there are eight en-suite bedrooms, a billiard room and ample space for storage.
The master suite, which is where the couple probably sleeps, has room for a large bed and a living room, as well as two dressing rooms, a fireplace, terrace and marble bathroom.
Outside, in addition to enjoying an enviable view of the sea, there are large terraces, a walled garden, swimming pool, tennis court, Guest is, among other amenities.
Security and privacy are other highlights of the property, as it is located in a gated community, so the former owner of ‘ The Tonight Show ‘does not suffer from the siege of the press or the curious.
What is the past of your historic residence?
The layout of the castle, which was originally known as Terre Mare and today it receives the name of Seafair , was in charge of the architect James Mckenzie , who built it at the express request of Verner Zevola Reed Jr ., famous for having been the United States ambassador to Morocco during the mandate of Ronald Reagan .
To see more images of the imposing castle built on a cliff, click here.
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