Former Lifesaving Station, Home Of Dance Legend, Hits Market

QUOGUE, NY— A former U.S. lifesaving station in Quogue, also the final home of Broadway and dance legend Gwen Verdon, has hit the market for $8.95 million.

The 1.1-acre former U.S. Lifesaving Station, located at 84 Dune Road and listed with Enzo Morabito of Douglas Elliman, comes with 150 feet of oceanfront, a detached bungalow, a heated Gunite pool, a catwalk to the sandy beach, an outdoor shower, a wraparound mahogany porch, and "lots of history", the Douglas Elliman listing said.

Originally built in 1870, and used as the Quogue Lifesaving Station until 1915, the five-bedroom, three-bath property was owned by Verdon until 2000. Updated and renovated, details that have been saved and incorporated include the original "U.S. Life Saving Station" sign, a boat room, original flooring and other woodwork, and memorabilia including surfboat designs and antique uniform buttons, Douglas Elliman said.

According to Douglas Elliman, Verdon's life story was recently made into the miniseries "Fosse/Verdon" starring Michelle Williams and Sam Rockwell. Credited as "the best dancer to ever brighten Broadway," the four-time Tony Award-winner memorably portrayed Lola in "Damn Yankees," and Roxie Hart in "Chicago", as well as the title role in "Sweet Charity."

To view the Douglas Elliman listing, click here.