Courtesy of Town & Country Real Estate
This Impressive French Manor House on 1.5 acres was designed by noted architect L .Bancel LaFarge and built in 1928 with a gray-stone brick facade and Ludowici tile roof. Commissioned by the Bishop family, the original owners, the solid structure was built to last with precision craftsmanship using the finest construction materials. Purchased in 1958 by the current owners' family, a wing of the house was lovingly and meticulously restored after a fire in 1986 with hand-made brick and imported Italian tiles to seamlessly match the existing originals. The house was refurbished inside and out in 2013 with care to preserve its authenticity and old-world charm by retaining its original fixtures, French doors, and copper dormers, while adding modern amenities. On prestigious Ocean Avenue, in the estate area, this home is truly one of a kind and represents gracious, elegant living.