The Henry Ford II Estate, as seen in HBO’s Succession, sells for $105 million


The Henry Ford II estate, as seen in HBO’s show Succession, has sold for $105 million – complete with 42-aces of land, a quarter mile of ocean frontage, access to three ponds, a meditation garden, and more.

The house, which is located in the glamorous beach-front neighborhood of the Hamptons in Long Island, New York, was featured as one of the Roy family’s many houses in the hit series. 

The luxurious mansion was originally priced at $175 million when it was listed in 2017, and later reduced to $145 million before finally selling for $105 million this month. 

The Hamptons has long-been a summer enclave for some of New York’s wealthiest residents, and many celebrities have even purchased homes of their own there – including Jimmy Buffett, Martha Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Paul Simon, Jerry Seinfeld, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Downy Jr., Sarah Jessica Parker, and Anderson Cooper. 

The Henry Ford II estate, as seen in HBO's show Succession, has sold for $105 million - complete with 42-aces of land, a quarter mile of ocean frontage, access to three ponds, a meditation garden, and more

The Henry Ford II estate, as seen in HBO’s show Succession, has sold for $105 million – complete with 42-aces of land, a quarter mile of ocean frontage, access to three ponds, a meditation garden, and more

The house, which is located in the luxurious beach-front neighborhood of the Hamptons in Long Island, New York, was featured as one of the Roy family's many houses in the hit series. It is pictured in the HBO show Succession

The house, which is located in the luxurious beach-front neighborhood of the Hamptons in Long Island, New York, was featured as one of the Roy family’s many houses in the hit series. It is pictured in the HBO show Succession

The luxurious mansion, which sits on Jule Pond, boasts nearly a quarter mile of Atlantic Ocean frontage - making it the largest ocean frontage in the Hamptons - and has access to three ponds and Mecox Bay

The luxurious mansion, which sits on Jule Pond, boasts nearly a quarter mile of Atlantic Ocean frontage – making it the largest ocean frontage in the Hamptons – and has access to three ponds and Mecox Bay

It was sold by a portfolio manager named Brenda Earl, who had purchased the house in 2002 for $21.75 million from Italian financier Carlo Traglio

It was sold by a portfolio manager named Brenda Earl, who had purchased the house in 2002 for $21.75 million from Italian financier Carlo Traglio 

The buyer is an offshore company based in the Cayman Islands, which is believed to be connected to Canadian swimmer Richard Funk's family, Dirt has reported

The buyer is an offshore company based in the Cayman Islands, which is believed to be connected to Canadian swimmer Richard Funk’s family, Dirt has reported 

The 20,000-square-foot home has 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, two master suites, a chef's kitchen, a games room, a library, multiple reception rooms, and a 48-foot living room

The 20,000-square-foot home has 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, two master suites, a chef’s kitchen, a games room, a library, multiple reception rooms, and a 48-foot living room

There is also an entire wing of the house designed for staff members to live in, complete with its own entrance. The home is pictured in the HBO show Succession

There is also an entire wing of the house designed for staff members to live in, complete with its own entrance. The home is pictured in the HBO show Succession

Radio and television personality Howard Stern, Real Housewives of New York alum Ramona Singer, actress and model Brooke Shields, and businessman Rick Hilton all live within a few minutes of the home. Nearby is also Southampton Social Club – a well-known upscale bar and restaurant. 

The house, which sits on Jule Pond, boasts nearly a quarter mile of Atlantic Ocean frontage – making it the largest ocean frontage in the Hamptons – and has access to three ponds and Mecox Bay. It has a gated entranceway and a long, tree-lined driveway. 

It was built in the early 1960s but underwent a major renovation in 2008. However, they kept many of the home’s original details such as distinctive ceiling moldings, traditional chandeliers, Italian marble fireplaces, French parquet floors, and antique bathroom fixtures. 

The 20,000-square-foot house has 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, two master suites, a chef’s kitchen, a games room, a library, multiple reception rooms, and a 48-foot living room. 

There is also an entire wing of the house designed for staff members to live in, complete with its own entrance. 

The home was originally priced at $175 million when it was listed in 2017, and later reduced to $145 million before finally selling for $105 million this month. It is pictured in the HBO show Succession

The home was originally priced at $175 million when it was listed in 2017, and later reduced to $145 million before finally selling for $105 million this month. It is pictured in the HBO show Succession

The sale has been classified as the second largest sale in Long Island. The first is held by a hedge-funder named Barry Rosenstein, who purchased an 18-acre $147 million estate in 2014

The sale has been classified as the second largest sale in Long Island. The first is held by a hedge-funder named Barry Rosenstein, who purchased an 18-acre $147 million estate in 2014

The property was once part of a 235-acre estate owned by famous car-maker Henry Ford's grandson. After he divorced from his wife, Anne McDonnell, she sold the land piece by piece. The home is pictured in the HBO show Succession

The property was once part of a 235-acre estate owned by famous car-maker Henry Ford’s grandson. After he divorced from his wife, Anne McDonnell, she sold the land piece by piece. The home is pictured in the HBO show Succession

It was built in the early 1960s but underwent a major renovation in 2008. However, they kept many of the home's original details such as distinctive ceiling moldings, traditional chandeliers, Italian marble fireplaces, and French parquet floors

It was built in the early 1960s but underwent a major renovation in 2008. However, they kept many of the home’s original details such as distinctive ceiling moldings, traditional chandeliers, Italian marble fireplaces, and French parquet floors

Outside, it boasts a spa, a greenhouse, an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower, tennis courts, a basketball court, a guest house, a six-car garage, meditation gardens, and a 20-foot, heated, gunite pool – a concrete blend of sand, cement, and water that’s known for it’s long-lasting strength. 

As well as its many impressive amenities, the house also boasts a Hollywood connection courtesy of its appearance on the second season of hit HBO series Succession, on which it featured as the lavish summer home of the powerful Roy family.   

In the season premiere, named The Summer Palace after the sprawling property, all-powerful patriarch Logan Roy gathers his family at the home, where he then hosts several closed-door meetings with each of his children about the future of the family’s media company, Waystar Royco.

According to its online listing, the home ‘offers the best of old-world charm and elegance and is coupled with today’s casual lifestyle choices and functionality’, with realtors calling particular attention to its ‘soaring ceilings, grand staircase and palatial formal entertainment spaces’.  

The home was sold by a portfolio manager named Brenda Earl, who had purchased the house in 2002 for $21.75 million from Italian financier Carlo Traglio. And even though she has spent millions on its refurbishment, she has still earned a big profit on the sale.   

Outside, it boasts a 20-foot, heated, gunite pool, a spa, a greenhouse, an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower, tennis courts, a basketball court, a guest house, a six-car garage, and meditation gardens

Outside, it boasts a 20-foot, heated, gunite pool, a spa, a greenhouse, an outdoor kitchen, an outdoor shower, tennis courts, a basketball court, a guest house, a six-car garage, and meditation gardens

Large, floor-to-ceiling windows allow sunlight to fill the house and show off spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean

 Large, floor-to-ceiling windows allow sunlight to fill the house and show off spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean

The Hamptons has long-been a summer enclave for some of New York's wealthiest residents, and many celebrities have even purchased homes of their own there - including Jennifer Lopez , Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Scarlett Johansson

The Hamptons has long-been a summer enclave for some of New York’s wealthiest residents, and many celebrities have even purchased homes of their own there – including Jennifer Lopez , Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Scarlett Johansson

The area has become even more popular recently, with many people trying to escape the city during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recent report from Douglas Elliman, Hamptons home sales jumped 37 per cent in 2020

The area has become even more popular recently, with many people trying to escape the city during the coronavirus pandemic. According to a recent report from Douglas Elliman, Hamptons home sales jumped 37 per cent in 2020

Radio and television personality Howard Stern, Real Housewives of New York alum Ramona Singer, actress and model Brooke Shields, and businessman Rick Hilton all live within a few minutes of the home

Radio and television personality Howard Stern, Real Housewives of New York alum Ramona Singer, actress and model Brooke Shields, and businessman Rick Hilton all live within a few minutes of the home

The buyer is an offshore company based in the Cayman Islands, which is believed to be connected to Canadian swimmer Richard Funk’s family, Dirt has reported.   

The sale has been classified as the second largest sale in Long Island. The first is held by a hedge-funder named Barry Rosenstein, who purchased an 18-acre $147 million estate in 2014. 

The property was once part of a 235-acre estate owned by famous car-maker Henry Ford’s grandson. After he divorced from his wife, Anne McDonnell, she took control of the land and decided to break it up and sell it piece by piece. In 1975, she sold this part of the land for $1.8 million. 

The Hamptons has become even more popular recently, with many people trying to escape the city during the coronavirus pandemic.

According to a recent report from Douglas Elliman, Hamptons home sales jumped 37 per cent in 2020, and prices were up 40 per cent to a median of $1.2 million.

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