Though Robert managed to restore some 65 of the home’s 106 rooms, a daunting 30,000 square feet of space remains to be rescued. He ultimately sold the estate to developers who intended to transform it into a glamorous hotel and spa, plans which unfortunately never came to fruition.

After several years on the market, as reported by TopTenRealEstateDeals.com, Elm Court was finally purchased in December of 2022 for $8 million (£6.4m) by real estate developer Linda S. Law of Law & Associates, who plans to finish returning the property to its former glory. We can't wait to see the finished product!

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