The home where legendary novelist John Steinbeck 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 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 cozy cottage has just two bedrooms and two bathrooms, despite its hefty price tag, but comes with plenty of amenities.
Both the inside and outside of the house feature views of the Upper Sag Harbor Cove, which led Steinbeck to call the place his ‘personal Eden’.
Steinbeck drew inspiration from Sag Harbor, writing a book called Travels with Charley, where he embarked on an 11-week trek from the house across America with his dog.
One of the two bedrooms in the house where Steinbeck and his then wife Elaine Anderson Steinbeck and his two children lived.
The in ground pool offers a view of the home and the Upper Sag Harbor Cove.
Steinbeck used to refer to the 60ft pier on the property as ‘my little fishing place’.
Legendary Long Island piano man Billy Joel will be neighbors with whoever buys the Sag Harbor property.
Steinbeck lived in Sag Harbor from 1955 until his death in 1968.
‘Of Mice and Men’ was originally written as a play but has since become one of America’s seminal novels.
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