Jay Leno Bought a Newport Mansion for $13.5 Million

He bought it furnished.

December 4, 2017

Casey Nilsson,

Jay Leno, former late-night talk show host and car enthusiast, just bought Newport’s Seafair mansion, completely furnished and move-in ready, for $13.5 million.

Seafair, a Louis XIV chateau built in 1936, sits on nine acres of oceanfront. The property features an infinity pool, private beach, tennis court, garden and a six-car garage that’s well-suited for the host of “Jay Leno’s Garage.” The interior, with twelve bedrooms and just as many baths over 15,861 square feet, boasts a library, sun porch, formal dining room, chef’s kitchen, seven fireplaces, and the requisite walk-in closets in ensuite bedrooms.

It was known as the “Hurricane Hut” — a suitably reductionist moniker for a Newport mega-mansion — after a series of hurricanes struck and damaged the house, which juts out over the ocean. The seawall has been updated.

Here’s a peek inside the storied estate, which hosted a 2014 fundraiser for former President Barack Obama and was sold by former Nortek CEO Rick Bready.

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Leno's Seafair: The mansion, which curves along the Newport coastline, was built in 1936 by James Mackenzie Jr. Photos via Gustave White Sotheby's International.

Leno's Seafair: The mansion, which curves along the Newport coastline, was built in 1936 by James Mackenzie Jr. Photos via Gustave White Sotheby's International.

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Leno's Seafair: Known as the "Hurricane Hut," the 15,861-square-foot mansion was ravaged by multiple hurricanes over the course of the twentieth century.

Leno's Seafair: Known as the "Hurricane Hut," the 15,861-square-foot mansion was ravaged by multiple hurricanes over the course of the twentieth century.

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Leno's Seafair: The infinity pool overlooks the Atlantic.
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Leno's Seafair: The showstopper in this private library is the green marble fireplace.
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Leno's Seafair: The kitchen is updated with modern cabinetry and hardware and top-of-the-line appliances.

Leno's Seafair: The kitchen is updated with modern cabinetry and hardware and top-of-the-line appliances.

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Leno's Seafair: The sitting area offers incredible views of the grounds and ocean.
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Leno's Seafair: This bedroom sure is pink. I wonder what
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Leno's Seafair: The green motif continues to the game room.
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