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Live like a Russian billionaire in this over-the-top Long Island mansion, which is back on the market for $85 million

One of the largest and most expensive homes on Long Island's North Shore is up for sale again.

Live like a Russian billionaire in this over-the-top Long Island mansion, which is back on the market for $85 million

Located in the village of Kings Point, the eight-acre estate lies about 25 miles from Manhattan.

Located in the village of Kings Point, the eight-acre estate lies about 25 miles from Manhattan.

Much of that acreage is taken up by manicured lawns and gardens. Long, winding driveways lead to the several different structures situated on the property.

Much of that acreage is taken up by manicured lawns and gardens. Long, winding driveways lead to the several different structures situated on the property.

The main house was built in 1928 and is a turreted stone mansion, evoking much of the glamour and glitz of the Roaring Twenties.

The main house was built in 1928 and is a turreted stone mansion, evoking much of the glamour and glitz of the Roaring Twenties.

It's since been updated many times over, and it has all of the modern luxuries one might expect at this price point.

It

In the time since the main house was built, two other guesthouses were added to the property, increasing the livable square feet to 60,000.

In the time since the main house was built, two other guesthouses were added to the property, increasing the livable square feet to 60,000.

Tons of outdoor spaces have been built to enjoy the greenery.

Tons of outdoor spaces have been built to enjoy the greenery.

Gold doors welcome you into the main residence.

Gold doors welcome you into the main residence.

The kitchen sits under stained-glass skylights. It has plenty of custom touches, like stone flooring, two steel refrigerators, and a center island-mounted range and hood.

The kitchen sits under stained-glass skylights. It has plenty of custom touches, like stone flooring, two steel refrigerators, and a center island-mounted range and hood.

The bathrooms are also custom-built, with lots of glass and marble.

The bathrooms are also custom-built, with lots of glass and marble.

Solariums filled with stone and gem work are situated around the house. Onyx, lapis, agate, and malachite were all used.

Solariums filled with stone and gem work are situated around the house. Onyx, lapis, agate, and malachite were all used.

The main house also has a ballroom, lazy river, hair salon, wine vault, indoor racquetball court, gym, spa, sauna, indoor pools, and even a two-story doll house. Another building houses a bowling alley, casino room, and even a shooting range.

The main house also has a ballroom, lazy river, hair salon, wine vault, indoor racquetball court, gym, spa, sauna, indoor pools, and even a two-story doll house. Another building houses a bowling alley, casino room, and even a shooting range.

The property's history is apparent in the backyard of the main residence, where old-growth trees have stood for nearly a century.

The property

Multiple themed gardens are strewn through the property. A Japanese, English, and rose garden are all included.

Multiple themed gardens are strewn through the property. A Japanese, English, and rose garden are all included.

The fountains and statues on the property were inspired by the Peterhof Grand Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The fountains and statues on the property were inspired by the Peterhof Grand Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia.

A full-size tennis court also sits on the property, though it appears the new owner will have to supply their own net.

A full-size tennis court also sits on the property, though it appears the new owner will have to supply their own net.

Behind the main house, through the garden, and past the tennis court, you'll find another pool. This one has its own waterslide.

Behind the main house, through the garden, and past the tennis court, you

A private pier in the back juts out into the Long Island Sound and can accommodate a yacht up to 200 feet long.

A private pier in the back juts out into the Long Island Sound and can accommodate a  yacht up to 200 feet long.



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