Columbia’s Palm Beach Estate For Sale!

Columbia’s Palm Beach Estate For Sale!

Columbia's Palm Beach Estate For Sale!
Born John Werner Kluge in Chemnitz, Germany in 1914 and emigrating to America in 1922, he recently died at the age of 95 in September of 2010 while married to his fourth wife, Maria Tussi Kluge. Kluge was best known as the founder of Metromedia, due to his diversification of media interests, though was most successful in independent television. But did you know that his Morven Farm in Virginia was a forerunner in producing genetically excellent frozen semen for AI and embryos that shipped world wide to improve cattle herds? Morven Farm was donated to UVA to provide scholarships for the underprivileged, the same as Casa Sin Nombre was to Columbia University. This is a man who worked hard, lived well and gave back to those less fortunate.

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In 1987 he was listed by Forbes as the wealthiest man in the United States.

With his attention turned to Palm Beach, over a period of 3 decades, Mr. Kluge continued to acquire adjoining properties in order to create a massive oceanfront estate in the middle of town with nearly three-quarters in lushly landscaped gardens, multiple water features and fine art venues. The evolution of these sun swept grounds has culminated into making it the perfect place for private contemplation or a cheerful champagne garden party. Of course it claims its share of pristine Palm Beach oceanfront with the 6,000sf beach house designed in 1921 by society architect Addison Mizner, but we're particularly drawn to the garden house with its views over the amazing manicured jungle of palms, hibiscus and sea grape. There are lovely patios and seating areas for one or for many to sit and enjoy.

The 12,000sf garden house was where Mr. Kluge resided and though the entire estate is breathtaking, it seems that the garden house and grounds hold a special magic. Between the 4 buildings made up of Garden, Beach, Guest and Staff houses, there are 9 BR and 11.5 BA, in 21,537sf. The rooms are large, airy and have glowing wood floors and fireplaces. There's even a very tasteful casino! But gals, you haven't lived until you check out the second hand shop on Worth! Inherited Columbia University estate available for $59m.

Source: www.corcoran.com