A mega-mansion owned by a billionaire tycoon who helped launch the Gray Goose vodka brand is now on the market for $28.5 million.
The Greenwich, Connecticut, mansion was originally listed for sale for $34 million.
The house was originally owned by John Frank, nephew of Sidney Frank, the man who created the beloved alcoholic beverage and former vice president of the company, is now for sale and is fit for a king or queen.
The 17,878-square-foot home has 10 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms and five half-bathrooms.
He Georgian mansion, listed by Rob Johnson of Brown Harris StevensIt also includes a library, gym, children’s game room, wine cellar, golf simulator room, laundry room, two swimming pools (one for adults and one for children), a hot tub, and a 30-car garage.
A mega-mansion owned by a billionaire tycoon who helped launch the Gray Goose vodka brand is now on the market for $28.5 million.
The Greenwich, Connecticut, mansion was originally listed for $28.5 million by John Frank, the nephew of the man who created Gray Goose.
It also has a library, gym, children’s games room, wine cellar, golf simulator room, laundry, two swimming pools (one for adults and one for children), jacuzzi and garage for 30 cars (see)
Pictured: The double staircase and checkered-floor foyer that guests see upon entering the home.
The main living room, which is one of four, contains elegant wooden interiors, cushioned sofas and a long bar.
With wall-to-wall shelving including a moving ladder and a workstation overlooking the tranquil garden, the huge library and private office are ideal for home workers.
The master suite features its own fireplace, four walk-in closets, and a private balcony. It occupies an entire wing of the house.
The mansion sits on 19 acres of land, allowing for plenty of privacy.
The house belongs to business magnate John Frank, nephew of the man behind the beloved alcoholic beverage, Sidney Frank (pictured), and former vice president of the company.
Upon entering this not-so-humble abode, guests see a grand double staircase, checkered marble floors, and an intricate chandelier.
The main lounge, which is one of four, includes elegant wooden interiors, cushioned sofas and a long bar.
With wall-to-wall shelving including a moving ladder and workstation overlooking the tranquil garden, the massive library and private office are ideal for home workers.
The master bathroom features a large soaking tub and separate enclosed shower with its own seating space, while the master suite has four walk-in closets, a private balcony, and its own fireplace. It occupies an entire wing of the house.
The kitchen contains a large center island, marble counters and top-of-the-line appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a small breakfast nook, offering 270 degree views of the gardens, as well as a larger dining room.
There are several terraces outside, a sizeable courtyard with a stone fountain, and man-made hiking trails that wind through vast expanses of forest.
The spacious kitchen contains a large center island, marble counters and top-of-the-line appliances.
Adjacent to the kitchen is a small breakfast nook offering 270 degree views of the gardens, as well as a larger dining room.
Pictured: the formal dining room next to the breakfast room.
Outside, there are numerous terraces and a large courtyard with a stone fountain, as well as artificial paths through immense wooded areas.
Its manicured gardens, lined with mature hydrangeas, provide a stunning setting for any outdoor party.
Mature hydrangeas bordering their manicured gardens provide a stunning backdrop for any outdoor celebration.
Next to the main house is the pool house, which has its own kitchen (pictured), bedroom and bathroom.
The pool house, which has a separate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, is located next to the main house.
The house is a car lover’s paradise with a large garage that can accommodate 30 cars and another three-car garage somewhere on the property.
In 1973, Sidney founded the Sidney Frank Importing Company, which allowed him to obtain the import rights for Jagermeister.
Later, in 1997, he created Gray Goose, which he later sold to the Bacardi company in 2004 for about $3 billion.
He died of heart failure in 2006 at the age of 86.
John, his nephew and vice president of the business at the time of the sale, made the decision to build the house with the proceeds of the sale.
The property is currently listed on Brown Harris Stevens for $28.5 million.
Sidney Frank developed Gray Goose in 1997 before selling it to the Bacardi brand for nearly $3 billion in 2004.
His nephew John, who was vice president of the company at the time of the sale, decided to use the money he earned to build the house.
The mansion took four years to complete and hired acclaimed architect Paul Marchese, who worked on the World Trade Center.
Pictured: A deluxe cabinet and sink space near the dining areas.
Pictured: the home’s laundry room, complete with two washers and two dryers.
He hired renowned architect Paul, who worked on the World Trade Center, and took four years to complete.
“I found Paul to be very creative and had a great sense of symmetry,” John said. Bloomberg.
“The most important thing is that he was a car fanatic like me, so he was able to help me build a house in the style I wanted, with a large garage and a property where I could go in and take the cars out.”
John went all out when it came to the home’s many opulent facilities: he had three young children at the time.
He continued: ‘I had three children at home. She wanted her to accommodate them and she wanted privacy.
Pictured: Another space that can be used as a bedroom, living room or games room.
In the photo: Above is a room in the guest house.
The mansion sits on 19 acres of land.
In the photo: the pool and the guest house.
‘The whole house is remarkable. All windows are soundproofed, the walls are twice as thick as necessary, not only the exterior but also the interior. The quality of construction is second to none – no expense was spared.’
Although John has now moved to Florida with his grown children, he still remembers hosting “mega parties” at the house.
“We have invited 250 people and the house can handle it perfectly,” he said.
‘It’s time to move. But I assure you that I will miss this house because I will never live so well again.”
