In 1979, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee paid $220,000 for New York's decaying Grey Gardens and restored it; 38 years later, the 6,000-sq-ft East Hampton estate sold for $15.5 million

In 1979, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee paid $220,000 for New York's decaying Grey Gardens and restored it; 38 years later, the 6,000-sq-ft East Hampton estate sold for $15.5 million

In a momentous deal for historic preservation, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee acquired the storied Grey Gardens estate in 1979 for $220,000. Following a meticulous restoration, it emerged as a cultural hallmark tied to the Beales. Its remarkable sale for $15.5 million in December 2017 underscores the lasting interest in uniquely significant properties, concluding nearly forty years of history for this iconic location.

In 1979, Sally Quinn and Ben Bradlee paid $220,000 for New York's decaying Grey Gardens and restored it; 38 years later, the 6,000-sq-ft East Hampton estate sold for $15.5 million - THE LOCAL REPORT ARTICLES

Photo (L-R): The Corcoran Group via MansionGlobal.com and Sally Quinn’s website In 1979, Washington Post journalist Sally Quinn and executive editor Ben Bradlee bought the infamous Grey Gardens estate in East Hampton for $220,000, rescuing a decaying 1897 mansion that had become a symbol of bohemian decline. After restoring the 6,000-square-foot home and using it ...