GLEN HEAD MANSION AVAILABLE FOR FILM PRODUCTIONS

A TOUR OF 11 EVANS DRIVE-GLEN HEAD

GLEN HEAD 1925 MANSION, 15,524 SQ. FT., 7.23 Acres Partially restored 1925 Georgian manor (formerly owned by Vanderbilt).

Surrounded by over seven acres. Tamburlaine Gate invites you onto this Broadhollow Estates property. It has a gated entrance, circular drive, arboretum-like grounds, and is a 29-room mansion. This Great Gatsby Era gem combines a fascinating history and architectural design. Located on a gentle hilltop in the heart of Brookville. Tamburlaine Gate is surrounded by beautiful estates on gentle, rolling and wooded hillsides. It is convenient to shops and restaurants, universities, many golf courses, equestrian facilities, beaches, boating, museums, and more. It is approximately 27 miles from Manhattan.

FIRST OWNER: Architect William T. Aldrich designed it for his brother, Winthrop Williams Aldrich, chairman of Manhattan Chase Bank and ambassador to the Court of St. James, under Eisenhower. The brothers’ father, Nelson W. Aldrich, was a U.S. senator for 30 years, and a brother-in-law, for decades considered the richest man in the world, John D. Rockefeller.

SECOND OWNER: In 1950, the estate was sold to Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt II, great, great, great grandson of Cornelius Vanderbuilt, who founded the family fortune. His father died a hero when he gave his life jacket to a lady on the Lusitania that sank in World War I. THIRD OWNER: In 1956, grandson of F. W. Woolworth, James Paul (Jimmy) Woolworth Donahue, Jr., bought the estate, which is mentioned in his biography, DANCING WITH THE DEVIL, by Christopher Wilson.

FOURTH/FIFTH OWNER: After his death, the estate was purchased by Percy Uris, who, with his brother was known for building skyscrapers, which transformed the New York skyline. After Uris died, the next owner was Louis Evangelista, a real estate investor and builder, who transformed it into Broadhollow Estates.

PROPERTY: Includes a wide circular drive and generous parking area for guests. Steps lead down to a grassy allée passing through a former English perennial garden. At the end, was a secluded 61x 30 inground, heated pool in working condition but needs to be totally refurbished. This is a three-story residence with a slate roof and coined brick exterior to gorgeous moldings, huge floor-to-ceiling windows, teak and oak floors, abundance of secret passages, 11 fireplaces, elaborate moldings, and artisan-created wall and window coverings. It is perfect for entertaining any number of guests or for relaxing. The home offers three floors of living space plus a full basement. The main floor boasts a grand entrance hall with cloak and powder rooms, a second foyer with impressive staircase, a ballroom-size living room, and banquet-sized dining room all with elegant fireplaces and gorgeous windows. But it also offers an intimate parlor with stunning French wall covering, a cozy family room with fireplace and built-in arched cabinetry, and a fabulous black-walnut library complete with billiard table, bookcases, fireplace, and secret stairs to the master suite. The now enclosed solarium was originally a loggia open to the weather.

The second floor provides beautifully appointed bedrooms. In the main section, five have fireplaces and access to baths. There are also east and west wings. There is a spacious master bedroom with a fireplace, walk-in closet, sitting room, with fireplace, and marble master bath with twin vanity, whirlpool tub, and a glassenclosed shower. The walk-up third floor includes a staff-quarters wing with five bedrooms, three baths, two cedar closets and more.

GLEN HEAD MANSION 11 EVANS DRIVE, BROOKVILLE, NY 11545 PHOTOS ISSUU JOURNAL: GLEN HEAD PHOTO JOURNAL PHOTO GALLERY: GLEN HEAD PHOTO GALLERY IPE REALTY WEBSITE GLEN HEAD PROPERTY: HTTPS://IPEREALTY.COM/11-EVANS-DRIVE-GLEN-HEAD Let me know if you’d like to view this property and feel free to reach out to me if you have questions.

Diana De Rosa/IPA Filming & Locations Manager, ipalocations@ipellc.net, 516-848-4867

THIS PHOTO JOURNAL WAS PRODUCED BY DIANA DE ROSA IPA FILMING & LOCATIONS MANAGER ACTRESS/PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER

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