Judge Judy Sheindlin, who has been holding court on her namesake TV show since 1996, just scooped up a swanky Newport, Rhode Island mansion. Last listed for $10.9 million, Mansion Global reports that Sheindlin paid $9 million for the six-bedroom abode, perhaps a testament to her negotiation skills.Located at 70 Beacon Hill Road, the 9,719-square-foot home known as “The Bird House” offers panoramic ocean views and ample grandeur. The last owner was billionaire Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton, heiress to the Campbell Soup fortune and founder of the SVF Foundation. After her passing in 2017, the property was put on the market where it languished for over a year before Judge Judy set her sights on it.Known for it’s affluence and history, Newport is brimming with Gilded Age structures like Jay Leno’s nearby manse, but this is not one of them. The Bird House is all about 21st century luxury with radiant heated floors, Tischler custom windows and doors, and a whole house generator.The 3.67 acres of outdoor space are charming and impeccably landscaped. Beyond the luxurious outdoor kitchen and spacious patio, the judge and her husband can enjoy nature on the boat dock or simply by sitting by the property’s enchanting pond.Kate Kirby Greenman of Gustave White Sotheby’s International Realty had the lovely listing.To stay up to date on the latest real estate news no matter where you are, follow dailyDEEDS on Instagram!
