This is truly a rare opportunity to own one of the last great estate properties in Fairfield County. The exceptionally beautiful, private, and serene 52-acre offering includes a subdivision of 10 estate lots, open fields, a mature growth forest, and gentle streams and babbling brooks. At the heart of the property is a magnificent chateau-style residence designed by the architectural firm of Voorhees, Gmelin and Walker.
The richly appointed, 12,766 square foot home features a grand staircase, 11 fireplaces, 13-foot ceilings, and distinctive herringbone floors.
The grand foyer introduces the interiors of the 22-room mansion. Graciously and generously appointed rooms are found throughout, enhanced by such quality details as marble window sills and fireplace mantels and large French-style windows and doors that provide verdant views and an abundance of natural light. There are a total of nine bedrooms, including the master suite with its grand sitting room and steps to an artist’s studio. Among the homes other impressive living areas are a music room, a library and a third-floor great room.
The story of this magnificent estate is almost as striking as the mansion itself. Constructed in 1937 by a former U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, who spared no expenses in its construction, it was sold in 1951 to an owner who never moved into the estate. It has stood unoccuppied for decades, maintained by caretakers who live on the property’s two brick gatekeeper cottages. For all its 52 acres of lush privacy, it is just a six-minute drive to downtown New Canaan and an hour outside of New York City.
THE LOCATION: One of the most affluent communities in the United States, New Canaan, Connecticut, is a quiet and picturesque town that features superb schools, fine restaurants, and charming antique shops among its amenities. Waveny Park provides residents a wonderful natural setting for relaxation and recreation, and two Metro North railroad stations offer convenient transportation to New York City, about an hour’s ride away.
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