RESIDENCE TO GOST MILLION
Grandeur and Simplicity of the Middle Ages Combined With Conveniences of Today—To Be Little in Way Modern Decorative Art—House Rugged Promontory Commands a Generous View of Beautiful Coast—Great Sun Parlor.
"I have been able to obtain the authentic details—hitherto jealously guarded—of the new residence which M. and Mme. Jacques Balsun, French capitalist and sportsman, the former duchess of Marlborough (whose maiden name was Consuelo Vanderbilt), are erecting on the veranda at a cost, it is said, of more than $1,000,000."
So writes the Paris correspondent of the Daily Express, adding:
"The property consists of about 500 acres of pine land perched on a rugged promontory between Beaulieu Monte Carlo, more than 1,500 feet above sea level, and overlooking the quaint little medieval town of Eze, with a magnificent view of the entire littoral.
Medieval Style.
"The residence is an octagonal pile in pure medieval style, with immense masses of masonry, giving the impression of great solidity and bulk. The simplicity—even austerity—and harmony of its lines recall nothing much as one of those venerable Twelfth century monasteries such one sees depicted in the engravings of Voltaire-le-Duc. The building will, in fact, show many characteristics of the old monastic style.
"The ground floor, around which will run a broad open cloister of Twelfth century style will contain the large vaulted dining room, salons, etc."  Inception rooms and library. The bedrooms, guest rooms and the private apartments of the owners will be on the first floor, with roomy loggias instead of the ordinary balconies. The immense vaulted and stone-flagged basement will contain the kitchen, wine cellar, servants' quarters and the heating and lighting apparatus, both supplied with electricity from a private plant. 