New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-05-29
SANDY POINT FARM.
JVhere Reginald Vanderbilt Finds
SeclUsiOn.


Situated on a commanding eminence overlook
tne the placid Seaconnet River and sleepy Little
Compton r. L. is Sandy Point Farm, the coun-
try home of Reginald Vanderbilt youngest son OF
the late Cornelius Vanderbilt; an isolated spot
somewhat removed from the social whlri ana
commercial hum of summer Newport ana the
homes of that social set in which he moves. Out
an estate whose charms are accentuated by It's
rural surroundings
His nearest fashionable neighbor is his brother'
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. whose fine country
seat Oakland is about three-quar leiS Vi q iiiiie
from Sandy Point
The entire estate of Sandy Point Farm includes
III acres of farm land, and was purchased by
Mr. Vanderbilt on July !, 1907. probably In
authorization of his marriage to Miss Nelson
The work of construction and reconstruction
was Immediately begun under the personal su-
pervison of this active young man. whose aichi-
tectural ideas are incorporated in the house
There are a dozen or more buildings on the
farm The nucleus of the main structure is
farmhouse erected long before the Nahuerplt
ACQUISITION of this property, the new part 'front.'
,nr the Seaconnet River. The house extends in
a north and south direction, the main gate pelns
on the east In size it is $50 by 10 feet Long
yerandas surround il. and the heat OF summer
is tempered many degrees 10y breezes that
abound at such an elevation as has Sandy Point
The colonial architecture of the place, the rough
cast of the buildings exterior, the old English
design dark oak finish and red furnishings OF
the living room on the first floor. the elaborate
dining room and the reception room, with It's
canacious chairs and inviting lounges. the bill
lord room and the smoking room in Flemish
design all contribute TO beauty and comfort.
Scattered about the estate are buildings. oc-
cupied by gardeners. servants and hostIers' ali
of which in point of equipment snow sohcltuue
y, tho mart of the proprietor for the personal
comfort and convenience OF their occupants
This is noticeably true of the stable. which COW
orc 100 nv 80 feet The upper portion of this
structure is occupied by coachmen and grooms
1,hair ouarters are so artistically and comfoTta-
hv furnished that they resemble In some re-
spects a we'll appointed club.
The stable proper has capacity of hfty horses
and the adjoining carriage room VIII hold as
many vehicles The various wings and part OF
III. central norton are devoted TO stalls which
house a lot of fine horses. including such speci-
mems as Iris and Muzette. coach horses, prize
winners at the NewYork. Boston ana LONG
Branch horse shows: White oak Maid. which.
when entered seldom fails TO receive hts'
award: Fad and Fancy. a ladys pair Of blacks
usually driven to a spider phaeton; the Boston
md New-York prize winning coach team
Amusement and Surprise; Dr. Selwonk. noted
hirh stepper; Frills. which has received many
decorations in the pony class, and Herald an
aristocratic gig horse. All these and many oth-
ers from this stable are to be exhibited at the
PHILADELPHIA Horse Show on ST. Martins Green
wissahickon Heights, May 80 10 June 4
Included in this stable is perhaps the finest
collection Of polo ponies to be found anywhere.
Mr. Vanderbilt is an enthusiastic pooist ana
takes n pride in his stable Of ponies Which are
the pick Of the best Texas could oheF him. a
regulation polo field is part of the estate
This comprehensive stable is not essentially a
stable of show horses. amateur breeding has
.-.orca into serinusII- with the hone that