Home For Sale
$4,995,000
27 Country Club Rd
Ridgefield, Connecticut, United States
8bd 7.5ba
Listed By: Realtyww Info
Listed On: 08/24/2024
Listing ID: GL11500391 View More Details
Description
HOMEWOOD - This remarkable country compound is one of the precious few 18th/19th century shingle style colonial revival estates remaining in Fairfield Cty. Dating back to 1750, the original pre-revolutionary war home captivated the attention of prominent NYC banker, George Haven, who purchased the home in 1890 and expanded it significantly including a glorious 50' ballroom designed by Elsie de Wolfe, 19th C designer, rivaling the best of her work in NYC. Today, after $2M of extensive and thoughtful updates over the past decade, Homewood is unparalleled in its historical detail and state of the art features. Total 12, 853sf on 3 levels w/ 20+ rooms, 13 original fireplaces, 8+ BRs, 7/2 bths; pool house w/kitchen, full bth, and changing rooms; heated gunite pool and spa; 3 carriage style garages w/porte-cochere; multiple porches/terraces; set on 3.22 manicured and level acres. Highest attention to detail: front to back Great Hall w/ingenious ceremonial mahogany staircases; expansive chef's kitchen/butler's pntry; over-sized formal DR w/brkfst alcove; plus primary suite w/pvt balcony, multiple closets and 2 sumptuous bathrooms offering radiant heated floor, steam shower, and jetted tub. Vast 3rd floor w/additional BRs, artist studios, even a cook book library, plus elevator to all levels in the home. Additional: 9 zones HVAC; 3 zones radiant; generator; irrigation; Glen Gate designed stone terraces, flowering gardens/orchard; all in premier Silver Spring location, just moments to the NY border.For more details:
Listed by: Laura Ancona