A Long Island mansion once owned by former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos and his wife Imelda has been designated a Brookhaven Town landmark.
The century-old estate overlooks the Moriches Bay. The new owner plans to turn it into a bed-and-breakfast in July.
Janet Davis told Newsday that she supported the landmark designation, which was unanimously approved by the town board last week.
She purchased the 8.2-acre property for $1.85 million.
Town officials say the landmark status will prevent the site from being converted to other uses such as condominiums.
Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos occupied the 14-bedroom estate from 1981 to 1987 when the Philippine government seized it after Marcos was deposed.
The 1915 house also has 17 bathrooms, gold-plated bathroom fixtures and a glass-and-marble pool house.
