Jackie Kennedy’s childhood summer retreat in the Hamptons goes on sale for an eye-watering £30million
The charming 100-year-old mansion named Lasata, meaning "place of peace" in Native American, was the vacation home of the family throughout the 1920s
JFK'S wife Jackie Kennedy's childhood summer retreat in the Hamptons is on sale for more than £30million.
Born Jackie Bouvier, her grandfather John Vernou Bouvier Jr purchased the grand property in the plush area of New York State in 1917.
The charming 100-year-old mansion named Lasata, meaning "place of peace" in Native American, was the vacation home of the Bouviers throughout the 1920s.
Lasta's current owner and former creative director of Coach, Reed Krakof, split the original 11-acre compound into two parcels of land.
A 7.2 acres asks $38.995million and comes with a ten-bed main house and a swimming pool.
While an additional four acres of land is priced at $14.995million and features a tennis court, according to Curbed.com
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After purchasing the home in 2007, Krakof completed renovations which remain in-keeping with the original decor.
Listing agent Susan Breitenbach, said: "An incredible and unique property; the most beautifully restored compound with excellent craftsmanship and attention to detail.
"It looks absolutely original but yet everything is perfect."
Natalie Portman stars in a new film about the American icon, Jackie, which is out later this year.
And Tom Cruise's ex wife Katie Holmes is also appearing as Jackie-O on the small screen alongside former Friends star Matthew Perry.
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