The home where legendary novelist John Steinback wrote Of Mice and Men is going on sale for the first time in 60 years with a hefty price tag for those interested.
The property, located in the upscale Long Island village of Sag Harbor, is on sale for $16.75million but retains a lot of features showing off its unique history, according to Top Ten Real Estate Deals.
The house comes with the 'writing hut' that Steinbeck used to write his 1937 classic tale of two displaced ranch workers moving from place to place in California in search of new job opportunities during the Great Depression.
The home where legendary novelist John Steinback wrote Of Mice and Men is going on sale for the first time
The home, which hasn't been on the market in 60 years, also features a private 60ft pier and a pool.
The property, described as humble but historic, sits just 580 ft from the waterfront of Morris Cove and Upper Sag Harbor Cove, a highly sought-after patch of New York state real estate.
Steinbeck crafted his classic novels while enjoying the breathtaking views over the cove.
The property, located in the upscale Long Island village of Sag Harbor, is on sale for $16.75million but retains features showing off its history, including Steinbeck's 'writing hut', pictured above
Steinbeck crafted his classic novels while enjoying the breathtaking views over the Upper Sag Harbor Cove on this 60ft pier
In addition to the pier and writing hut, the property also features an in ground pool
The cosy cottage has just two bedrooms and two bathrooms, despite its hefty price tag, but also includes a guest house in addition to the pool and private pier where the author used to fish.
Regarded as one of America’s most distinguished writers, Steinbeck resided in the house – which he described as
