$6.5M Normandie Estate On Peninsula Home To Bentleys and Bugattis

EASTON, MD — A Talbot County estate designed by a famed architect and housing more than 50 antique cars is now for sale for $6.5 million. Normandie in Easton was the summer home of world-renowned antique car collector, Henry Petronis, who died on Christmas morning in 2017. His family is now selling his 61-acre peninsula as well as his collection of vintage cars.

The property is comprised of a two-bedroom guest/gate house, a 55-plus car auto barn with an office and two bathrooms, a classic outdoor pool, and Bailey built dock with water and electric, according to Realtor.com. The car collection that includes Bentleys and Bugattis will be sold separately

Designed by famed Philadelphia architect Frank J. Forster in 1927, Normandie was the home of Petronis, an auto expert and well-known member of numerous car clubs throughout the country. He was also a boater and restorer of historic homes. A problem solver with a brilliant engineer’s mind, Petronis loved all things mechanical and even created parts for his vintage cars that were no longer made, according to a news release from Long and Foster Real Estate.

Located at 6561 Hopkins Neck Road, the main home includes five bedrooms, six full and two half bathrooms. A few notable features are panoramic views of the Tred Avon River, attached three-car garage and a classically designed gunite pool overlooking the river. The 61-acre property also includes a property manager’s home, utility barn for maintenance equipment and a 10,000 square foot auto barn that accommodates 55 vehicles. The property is listed for $6.5 million.

“This is a rare opportunity to own not just a grand Eastern Shore estate, but an entire peninsula with something for everyone,” said listing agent Rob Lacaze. “I encourage all interested buyers to visit this extraordinary property to experience Normandie firsthand.”

Driving down the three-quarter mile, tree-lined driveway, you’ll first notice the property’s well-kept grounds and secluded, park-like setting. A first glimpse of the home resembles a French castle. Its white brick exterior, long expanse and fairy tale-like turrets on each end are set against the backdrop of the Tred Avon River.

Famed Philadelphia architect Frank J. Forster designed the home in 1927. Forster was known for building castle-like homes in old world style. Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany is said to be Forster’s inspiration for Normandie. Forster positioned the home on the peninsula to optimize water views on three sides.

• Address: 6561 Hopkins Neck Rd, Easton, Maryland
• Price: $6,500,000
• Square Feet: 10872
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 6 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1930
• Features: Normandie is undoubtedly one of Talbot County's finest waterfront estate properties. Magnificent French manor house with architiectural significance sits on 61 acre peninsula with over 3200 ft of shoreline. This one of a kind property is also comprised of a 2 bedroom guest/gate house, a 55+ car auto barn with office & 2 bathrooms, beautiful gunite pool, Bailey built dock with water & electric.

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

Photos courtesy of MRIS/realtor.com and Long and Foster Real Estate