Martha Stewart bought 63-acre Maine estate for under $6m, restored historic home
Martha Stewart’s 63-acre Maine estate, Skylands, is highlighted for its historical significance and the extensive restoration work Stewart has undertaken since purchasing it in 1997. Originally designed for Edsel Ford, the property is noted for its integration with the natural landscape rather than traditional manicured lawns.
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Perched above Seal Harbor on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, Skylands carries nearly a century of history tied to the Ford family and is now closely associated with Martha Stewart. Stewart bought the 63-acre estate in 1997, reportedly for just under $6 million, and has since treated the property as a piece of American architectural and landscape history rather than simply a summer home. In her own Martha Stewart Blog, she described the estate’s history and the work involved in bringing its Jens Jensen-designed landscape back towards its original character.A retreat created for Edsel FordSkylands was developed for Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. The house was completed in 1925 and designed by architect Duncan Candler, while renowned landscape designer Jens Jensen created the surrounding landscape.
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