Wow! House: 'Judge Judy' Buys Gorgeous Newport Estate

NEWPORT, RI — Greenwich resident and daytime television star "Judge Judy" Sheindlin has purchased the beautiful Newport, RI estate, known as the "Bird House," for $9 million, reports the Newport Daily News.

The famous estate had been listed for $10.9 million, according to Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty, and had been on the market for nearly a year. It was owned by the late Dorrance Hill Hamilton, whose grandfather invented the condensing process for Campbell's Soups, the publication writes.

Measuring 9,719 square feet, the home rests on 3.67 acres atop one of Newport's highest points. It was built in 2012 and features a geothermal heating and cooling system, "soaring two story entrance hall and living room" and a host of "top-of-the-line amenities."

It also has an elevator, two-story "floor to ceiling stone fireplace" and radiant heated floors.

• Address: 70 Beacon Hill Rd, Newport, Rhode Island
• Price: $0
• Square Feet: 9719
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 2012
• Features: Sited atop one of the highest points in Newport, The Bird House was built with state of the art technology, design and materials from geothermal heating and cooling systems to exquisitely crafted details and top-of-the-line amenities. A soaring two story entrance hall and living room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace welcome with elegant wood paneling in extraordinary detail, inspired by the architecture of several historic properties. Many rooms enjoy panoramic coastline views, while others look upon dramatic rock outcroppings and lovely gardens. No expense was spared to create a beautiful sancutary using all that current building standards can provide, including Tischler custom windows and doors, 3 stop elevator, radiant heated floors, 3 phase 400 AMP electrical service, whole house generator and exquisite landscaping.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.

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