Carved wooden sculptures along the main staircase’s balusters are characters from The Three Musketeers, Astor’s favourite book. In the grand meeting room a carved frieze is a madcap menagerie ...

Though removed after 1928 and lost to time, the structure’s ornate details, including hand-carved eagles and gargoyles lining its terrace balustrade, remain. By 1987, the building earned New ...

Balustrades were ripped off and numerous items were thrown into the pool including an iron, wheelbarrow, lawnmower, lounge and Dyson vacuum cleaner. The partygoers also left the property covered ...