Oheka Castle sold for $72M at auction after Chapter 11 bankruptcy
There were seven ultimate bidders from a pool of 740 prospective buyers across the world for the 127-room French Renaissance estate, according to Concierge Auctions.
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Historic Oheka Castle in Huntington has a new owner.
The extravagant property, designed in 1919, sold for $72 million during a private auction in Manhattan on Tuesday.
There were seven ultimate bidders from a pool of 740 prospective buyers across the world for the 127-room French Renaissance estate, according to Concierge Auctions.
The identity of the still-pending winning bidder has yet to be released publicly, with the sale expected to be finalized in 35 days.
As News 12 has reported, the iconic Gold Coast mansion has been the backdrop for movies and TV shows, such as Citizen Kane and Succession.
The renowned wedding venue was built by financier Otto Hermann Kahn for $11 million.
Undergoing a $40 million renovation in the past, it remains the second-largest private residence ever constructed in the United States.
