Seafair | 254 Ocean Avenue | Newport, Rhode Island | Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own the main residence at iconic ‘Seafair'. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, this Louis XIV chateau was designed with an elegant crescent shape to compliment the curve in the peninsula it sits on and create 270 degree ocean views. The estate has undergone a complete restoration and renovation. A grand gated entry provides ample privacy and the long curving driveway creates a spectacular approach to the motor court with fountain and statuary. Set on just under 9 manicured acres, the grounds include walled gardens, expansive terraces overlooking the ocean, fountains, ample landscape lighting, a private beach, tennis court, and vegetable garden. An improved raised sea wall wraps the entire property to guard the grounds and home from any ocean storms. Countless upgrades to the exterior include a new slate roof, reappointed chimneys and flashing, all new terraces and decks, and infinity pool with enclosed systems. The main level boasts elegant rooms including; formal entry hall with grand spiral stair case, ballroom, chef's kitchen, paneled library, sitting room, enclosed sun porch, formal dining room, and butler's pantry. Breathtaking views and marble fireplaces throughout help create both formal spaces for entertaining and informal rooms for relaxation. The second and third floors include a luxurious master suite with his and hers walk-in closets, a gracious bath with fireplace, and a private terrace with panoramic ocean views, a billiards room and seven ensuite bedrooms. The lower level offers garages for 6 cars, a caretakers quarters, ample storage, and a utility room, and whole house generator. Lastly, a brand new detached guest house offers two bedrooms, two full baths, a living room, laundry room, and full kitchen.
This is a Gustave White Sothebys's International Realty Luxury Listing - MLS: 1135255
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[@jody024]

Jay Leno's house.

[@livinginri]

Incredible right?

[@tominator3]

Just the appreciation on Jay Leno's McLaren F1 paid for this house and then some

[@stinkintoad]

True statement. I know the realtor at Gustave who sold him this house - Paul Leys, and it was less than what that F1 is worth.

[@paulp6397]

Leno paid $13.5 mil.

[@maggiemoran7747]

Newport is jaw droppingly gorgeous. Used to work there for about 5 years.

[@livinginri]

I couldn't agree more Newport, RI is spectacular :)

[@jfk64kennedy95]

born and raised 56 yrs

[@livinginri]

Where in Newport did you live and work?

[@tablesawer]

Leno's new diggs !!

[@livinginri]

Stunning house right?

[@yushikuang7877]

I was not even know a place like that can exist...so magnifique!

[@livinginri]

I know right! I would get lost in the property lol

[@onazram1]

This is Jay Leno's house, he bought it for his wife...

[@myperspective5091]

🏆👍Nice!👍🏆

[@billy1673]

Pretty sure Jay Leno owns this house.

[@lagincourt]

Ooh, the petite Vatican!

[@eladetarcade4457]

Gustave white sotheby s internationa realty beautyful

[@livinginri]

Can you believe people live in homes that big?

[@larryurbon9550]

I was interested but withdrew my offer: it truly lacks closet space.....

[@livinginri]

😀

[@wblairosborniii3385]

So too does your brain. I wonder what you present home looks like???

[@Kelly61Ram]

Lolllllllll ok that was funny right there

[@justkoolin]

Jay Leno has purchased here for $13.5 Million and he and his wife own 4 out of 5 condos here, including the main residence.

[@livinginri]

Yup, I wonder how much the guy wants for the last condo :)

[@markpollock9572]

@@livinginri 6 years ago,the 1 thousand sq ft end unit was for sale for 3.5 million. A special space!

[@denmark39]

4 out 5 condos where? Which 4?

[@MMAFan20]

Is it not one entire house ?

[@rayelwick5529]

Jay said the upkeep per month is $50,000.

[@edmundleblanc9508]

Seems cheap, some of the places in Palm Beach cost 180,000 per month. I would rather be in Rhode Island, get some nice breezes all year round on those points. Of course winter is rough.

[@livinginri]

I know, people don't think about how much it cost to maintain these type of properties.

[@Avendale]

I can't imagine how much it costs to heat a place like this during the winter, just that alone would be enough to bankrupt me.

[@rtflone]

@@edmundleblanc9508 Winter is rough that's why you shut the house up and winter in Palm Beach.

[@1stinenergylimitedmdevelop533]

Got to be one of the best house well castles in the world ❤

[@dade4537]

Who's Jay's neighbor?

[@jody024]

Rumor has it Leno wants to get his hands on this property.

[@livinginri]

This is true, he bought this piece of real estate....

[@jody024]

Devin Sheehan have a source for that?

[@RG-hf4et]

@@jody024 Jay Leno did purchase it.

[@BillHosko]

Rusty satellite dish on garage... No thank you! ;-)

[@livinginri]

Lol

[@1stinenergylimitedmdevelop533]

Dreams ❤

[@1953mazda]

I wonder what the taxes are?

[@marclewinstein7639]

~$164k

[@1953mazda]

Thanks very much for your reply.

[@livinginri]

In 2016 they were around $153,000 #crazy

[@notyourfriend-li7rq]

Is this part a seismic active zone ?

[@RippedfromVHS]

I wonder if he also stole this from Conan O'Brien.

[@666t]

Don't blame Conan, if he was funny he would have kept his job

[@email4664]

Conan always sucked, and I was glad to see him replaced by someone actually funny, and not just funny looking

[@BellTunnel]

Looks like the ocean’s about to swallow it up.

[@sample.text.]

As beautiful as the property is, one massive storm or one freak tsunami would tear this place apart.

[@Cmmbrat1]

Nope. Not true. I lived there from ‘60 to ‘62 and at least 1 hurricane came through (Hurricane Donna, I think). Seafair also was there in the massive ‘38 hurricane and withstood the storm well. Unfortunately several people got scared and left and then were killed. This was also why it was colloquially know as “Hurricane Hut”. This house was designed to have water drain into basement to take pressure off foundation. After Donna, we had about 8 inches of water in basement.

[@Shadowfax-1980]

Not likely, I think Jay said that the house had been flooded from a hurricane many years ago, but it’s a strong structure. While hurricanes are rare, the are probably sees several nor’easters a year.

[@jsimo1431]

i would fish right by their house just to bother them. no need for such opulence

[@Youtubeisforscammers]

J Simo congratulations douche

[@jrcwwl]

Laughable idiot, must be a liberal. Begrudges others success as it probably makes you think of your own failures---fiscal and otherwise. Go get a job you welfare collector.

[@email4664]

@@jrcwwl BAGA MAGA today- I love how babbitt fit so nicely in hers

[@mailonlinevideo5611]

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[@MMAFan20]

How about you pay for use

[@sharonknettell8797]

Beautifully redone interior. Rick Bready's wife Cheryl did a magnificent job. Absolutely gorgeous. She had great taste and filled it with first rate art- now it is probably going to be redone in Hollywood tacky.

[@livinginri]

Sharon, I couldn't agree more :)

[@richardmyers3061]

Sorry Jay has great taste....he also liked and bought the furnishings 😎

[@livinginri]

I couldn't agree more. Absolutely spectacular!