Rupert Murdoch sells Long Island mansion through sister-in-law listing agent
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Rupert Murdoch, the head of News Corp, has sold his Long Island mansion for about $9 million, a discounted 40% from the initial $14.8 million asking price in 2007.
Rosehearty, the 11-bedroom Federal-style residence that’s been on and off the market since 2007, has been posted as sold on the website of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty.
Rosehearty, which was built in 1885, sits on 1.8 hectares with tennis court, eight-car garage, pool house and 79 metres of beachfront.
The property cost a record-setting $7.78 million in 2003. There was a $10.5 million asking price in late 2010. Its most recent asking price was $9.1 million.
One of the listing agents on the property is none other than Murdoch’s sister-in-law, Huailing Deng, in conjunction with Debra Quinn Petkanas, says Newsday. Deng is the sister of Murdoch’s wife, Wendi Deng.
The home overlooking Oyster Bay was taken off the market a few times, most notably when it was rented out to celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie in 2008. The Jolie-Pitts reportedly paid $100,000 to lease it for a month while Jolie filmed scenes for the movie Salt nearby.
The editorial advertisement on the property on The New York Times website described Rosehearty as “defining the quintessential Gold Coast estate with its elegant structure and graceful lawns that roll down to Oyster Bay Harbor.”
“Built in 1885 in the Federal style, it has been updated with sophistication and style respectfully preserving the architectural integrity of this grand home.
“Fine craftsmanship, soaring 12' ceilings, refined moldings and woodwork are found throughout Rosehearty’s approximate 10,000 square feet. Modern amenities subtly dovetail with the well-groomed interiors cloaked in a soothing color palette.
“Pristine millwork in the palatial rooms is illuminated by a myriad of tall windows.
“Breathtaking vistas of water or gardens are captured throughout this waterfront haven and the rear terrace overlooks spectacular century old oaks that shade the grassy lawns.
“A superb sanctuary with 260 feet of shoreline, pool, spa and tennis, Rosehearty is a rare and exceptional property,” The New York Times ad suggests.
Centre Island on Long Island Sound became a popular summer destination in the late 1800s with yachtsmen joining the newly established Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club. The village, set within 64 kilometres of Manhattan, quickly became an enclave of the very wealthy.
