Greenwich Mansion Believed To Be Birthplace Of Oreos Up For Sale

GREENWICH, CT — A Greenwich home believed to be where Oreos, the famous chocolate sandwich cookies, were developed has been listed for sale for $15.9 million.

According to Mansion Global, the home was formerly used as a summer home in the beginning of the 20th century by Adolphus W. Green, the chairman of the National Biscuit Company. The company is now known as Nabisco.

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Mansion Global reports both Oreos and Barnum's Animal Crackers are believed to have been developed at the Greenwich home, according to the property's listing agent, John McAtee of the New England Land Company.

Fox Business reports the home's first owner, Horace A. Hutchins, sold his company to Standard Oil, then re-invested the proceeds and ultimately became business partners with John D. Rockefeller, adding to the property's interesting history.

According to Realtor.com listing, the majestic shingle-style estate located on Mayo Avenue is set upon highest point in the Belle Haven area of Greenwich.

Features include six bedrooms, a pool, cabana and a "crows nest" with 360-degree views over Belle Haven to the Long Island Sound and New York City skyline.

• Address: 78 Mayo Ave, Greenwich, Connecticut
• Price: $15,900,000
• Square Feet: 9980
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1886

Features:

Following a three-year ground-up construction project employing all modern technologies, prospective buyers can experience a 10,000-square foot masterpiece with a flexible open floor plan, high ceilings, eight fireplaces, period details, a year-round porch and a four-room master suite.

Enjoy a walk-out garden level to broad lawns, mature landscape, a 51'x 22' pool, spa, pergola, cabana and a "crows nest" with 360-degree views over Belle Haven to the Long Island Sound and New York City skyline.

Other features included commercially engineered and designed mechanicals, including geothermal HVAC and a 125kw generator.

The home is located in a private gated association with 24/7 security, anchored by a yacht club. Situated in a convenient community close to all downtown amenities, this home is impressive by even the most discerning connoisseur's standards.

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