For Sale
The one and only Alexander Julian Estate set on 29 pastoral acres with picturesque pond, gardens, tennis court, pool/pool house, studio/guest house, greenhouse, summer cottages, barn & the masterful Arts & Crafts style main residence which exemplifies Alex's signature style including the use of color, texture & focused attention to detail evidenced by the hedge row manicured into his iconic argyle pattern. This idyllic compound includes the 6,043 sf custom shingle style home designed & built for the Julian's by the late architect & visionary John Marsh Davis w/5 BR, 3/2 BA, 3 fireplaces; & 4 car garage; Ca 1900 guest house/design studio offering 3,346 sf; 2nd guest house/greenhouse w 540 sf; & pool house w/542 sf. Staying true to the Arts & Crafts philosophy, the main level of the residence, with 11' ceilings, embraces the warmth of over-sized, open living spaces that promote gatherings. Mahogany French doors & windows open the house to the natural beauty outside. There are breathtaking 180 degree views from almost every window of the expansive grounds, distant apple orchard, & 2 large ponds. The elegant dining room is lined on both sides with floor to ceiling French doors, opening onto a beautiful brick patio landscaped with boxwood hedges & pollarded sycamores for enchanting indoor/outdoor dining. Located just 59 miles to Midtown & just moments to downtown Ridgefield, this estate provides both proximity & privacy for those desiring a truly inspired country retreat.Property Details
- Beds: 5
- Baths: 5.0
- Sq Feet: 10471
- Year Built: 1992
- Lake: (private pond)
- Acres: 29.000
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- Waterfront: No
- Waterview: No
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- County: Fairfield County
- Lake Community:
- Heat/AC: Fireplace
- Garage: Garage - Attached
- Siding: Cedar Siding
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- Roof: Wood Shingle
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- Fireplaces: Has Fireplace
- Property Taxes: 87575
- MLS #: 170347204
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Added on: | Oct 16, 2020 |
Updated on: | Oct 16, 2020 |
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Listing Agent: Laura J Freed Ancona, William Pitt/ Sotheby's International Realty, 203-733-7053
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