Rich Cribs: In Old Westbury, a Heckscher lived here, and more

"Three Winds," a Colonial style mansion in Old Westbury, is on the market for $4.99 million. It was once owned by Gustave Maurice Heckscher, the aviator and polo enthusiast son of famed philanthropist August Heckscher. Credit: Handout
There are seven bedrooms, four bathrooms and two half-baths. The master bedroom suite, measuring 1,500 square feet, includes a bathroom, walk-in closet, two sitting rooms and a balcony. On the third level is a 1,500-square-foot room with a 13-foot vaulted ceiling. Other features include a library with coffered ceilings, formal dining room, gourmet chef’s kitchen with Viking appliances and surround-sound home theater. The 4.88-acre property includes a heated in-ground pool and attached four-car garage. -- VIRGINIA DUNLEAVY




