caption: A hidden gem in Gloucester, Americas oldest seaport, is the gorgeous Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House. Beauport, a National Historic Landmark, was the summer estate of one of America's first professional interior designers, <PERSON>. Overlooking Gloucester Harbor, Beauport offers a fascinating experience, transporting visitors to a treasure chest of whimsical objects and enchanting spaces. This beautiful home has twelve bedrooms, eight bathrooms and twelve fireplaces. No two rooms are the same at Beauport, with a different mood and character in each room. The house presents the interesting and theme-driven story of Sleepers vision as a designer and of his accomplished professional life and social life. After <PERSON>'s death, Beauport was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. <PERSON>, who left most of <PERSON>'s arrangements and collections intact.