$7.7M Hartland’s Castle in Connecticut, a Getaway for the Rich and Famous During the Roaring ’20s

Hartland’s Castle, an iconic mansion by the sea in Old Saybrook, CT, is on the market for $7,749,000. It comes with a fascinating history. The 11-bedroom chateau with 15,000 square feet of living space was built in 1908 for an American heiress and her husband. “It was built for George Watson Beach and his wife
$7.7M Hartland’s Castle in Connecticut, a Getaway for the Rich and Famous During the Roaring ’20s

Hartland’s Castle, an iconic mansion by the sea in Old Saybrook, CT, is on the market for $7,749,000. It comes with a fascinating history.

The 11-bedroom chateau with 15,000 square feet of living space was built in 1908 for an American heiress and her husband.

“It was built for George Watson Beach and his wife, Elizabeth Colt Jarvis Beach, with aspirations to be the equal of the Newport summer cottages,” says listing agent Chuck Haller. “The 40-room home was designed by Alfredo S.G. Taylor in English Tudor Revival style.”

Elizabeth, the niece of gun manufacturer Samuel Colt, and her husband already owned hundreds of acres in the area, as well as a home in Hartford. Their beach house was completed in just two years and was said to include a clock tower that chimed every half-hour to the tune of “Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Au Revoir.”

In 1923, Otto Lindbergh, uncle of aviator Charles Lindbergh, purchased the castle for $75,000 and turned it into a hotel for the rich and famous. Guests included big names like Howard Hughes, Helen Hayes, Clark Gable, Charlie Chaplin, Frank Sinatra, and Doris Day, among others.

Hartlands Castle
The terrace outside Hartland’s Castle

(JPro Photo)

Hartlands Castle
One of many sitting rooms in the historic estate

(JPro Photo)

Over the years, the property changed hands several times. The current owner, Maria Rand, picked it up in 2007 for just over $2 million.

The property was renovated and turned back into a private residence. Original details include 11 fireplaces; a three-story, hand-carved cherry staircase; and a gentleman’s smoking room.

“The home includes a turret with a sitting area on top, a media room, an infinity-edge pool, and an elevator,” Haller says. “A two-car garage with a one-bedroom apartment was also added.”

The town is a popular summer destination, Haller says. “Old Saybrook is a seashore town. There are beaches, parks, and marinas, and the main street offers unique shopping and dining opportunities.”

Hartlands Castle
Balcony with views

(JPro Photo)

Hartlands Castle
One of 11 bedrooms on the property

(JPro Photo)

Hartlands Castle
Bird’s-eye view of the castle

(JPro Photo)

Total
0
Shares
Leave a Reply
Related Posts
France HUMILIATED by Paris Olympics opening day disaster: Locals say they are ’embarrassed the world sees us like this’ and they ‘are paying a high price to host the Games’ after arson attack brings travel chaos
Read More

France HUMILIATED by Paris Olympics opening day disaster: Locals say they are ’embarrassed the world sees us like this’ and they ‘are paying a high price to host the Games’ after arson attack brings travel chaos

Parisians have shared their embarrassment at the collapse of much of France's train network after saboteurs attacked the railway infrastructure on the opening day of the Olympics. With just hours to go before the grand opening ceremony on the River Seine, vandals lit fires at key facilities, bringing trains to a halt and affecting around
Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee
Read More

Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nominee

Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison says Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough votes from party delegates to become the party’s presidential nominee Election 2024 Latest: DNC chair says Harris secured enough delegate votes to become party nomineeBy The Associated PressThe Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris had secured enough votes from Democratic delegates