Grey Goose exec’s stunning Connecticut mansion with a 35-car garage returns to market for $28.5 million

A mega-mansion owned by a multi-millionaire tycoon who helped launch vodka brand Gray Goose is now on the market for $28.5 million.

The Greenwich, Connecticut mansion was originally listed for $34 million.

The house originally owned by John Frank – the nephew of Sidney Frank, the man who created the beloved alcoholic drink and the company’s former vice chairman – is now for sale and fit for a king or queen.

The 17,878-square-foot home has 10 bedrooms, 16 bathrooms and five half-bathrooms.

The Georgian mansion, listed by Rob Johnson of Brown Harris Stevensalso includes a library, gym, children’s playroom, wine cellar, golf simulator room, laundry room, two swimming pools (one for adults and one for children), hot tub and a 30-car garage.

The country house is located on 19 hectares of land, which provides a lot of privacy.

Upon entering the not-so-modest abode, guests will see a grand double staircase, marble checkered floors and an intricate chandelier.

The main living room, one of four, has a sleek wooden interior, padded sofas and a long bar.

With wall-to-wall bookcases including a mobile ladder and a work station overlooking the tranquil garden, the enormous library and private office are ideal for home offices.

The master bathroom features a large soaking tub and separate stall shower with its own sitting area, while the master suite has four walk-in closets, a private balcony and its own fireplace. It takes up an entire wing of the house.

The kitchen contains a large central island, marble worktops and top of the line appliances. Off the kitchen is a small breakfast nook with 270-degree views of the grounds, as well as a larger dining room.

There are several outdoor terraces, a large patio with a stone fountain and artificial walking routes that wind through extensive forests.

Mature hydrangeas bordering the manicured lawns provide a breathtaking backdrop to any outdoor celebration.

Next to the main building is the pool house, which has a separate kitchen, bedroom and bathroom.

The house is a car enthusiast’s paradise with a large garage that can accommodate up to 30 cars and a further three-car garage somewhere on the property.

In 1973, Sidney founded Sidney Frank Importing Company, which allowed him to obtain the import rights for Jagermeister.

He then created Gray Goose in 1997, which he later sold to the Bacardi company for approximately $3 billion in 2004.

He died of heart failure in 2006 at the age of 86.

John, his cousin and vice chairman of the company at the time of the sale, made the decision to build the house with the proceeds from the sale.

He hired famed architect Paul, who worked on the World Trade Center, and it took four years to complete.

“I thought Paul was very creative and had a great sense of symmetry,” John said Bloomberg.

“Most importantly, he was a car nut like me, so he was able to help me build a house in the style I wanted, with a great garage and a lot where I could take the cars in and out.”

John went above and beyond when it came to the many lavish facilities in the house; he had three small children at the time.

He continued, “I had three children at home. I wanted it to accommodate them, and I wanted privacy.

‘The whole house is remarkable. The windows are all soundproof, the walls are all twice as thick as necessary, not only the outer walls but also the inner walls. The quality of construction is second to none; no expense has been spared.’

Although John has now moved to Florida with his adult children, he remembers hosting “mega parties” at home.

“We invited 250 people and the house can handle it just fine,” he said.

‘It’s time to move on. But I’ll tell you, I’ll definitely miss this house, because I’ll never live this well again.”