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Fairfield,CT 06824
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 9,129 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,643
MLS Listing ID 24104335
Style Modern
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 7
Half Baths 3
Year Built 1965
Annual Tax Amount $75,893
Lot Size 38.910 Acres
Property Description
The Ultimate East Coast Sanctuary-Where Privacy Meets Pinnacle Luxury. Surrounded by high stone walls, a fortress of modern architecture is invisible from the street and engineered for the world's most discerning icons who demand seclusion with proximity to NYC. This 38.91-acre compound is a one of a kind Fairfield County estate. The former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, the mid-century main residence was restored and expanded to incorporate 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, all with views over the open, landscaped property. Lofty ceilings and walls of glass create magical interior spaces, a perfect setting for an art collector. Separate wings radiate off the main rooms. Each space has impeccable thoughtful detail. A hidden screening room , a stunning Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. The barn pool house with full kitchen, bath and pro grade gym, the pool, and a heated paddle court make this a perfect athlete's compound. The stone gatehouse offers guest or staff quarters. An office pavilion is set privately in a quiet garden area. The landscape offers open vistas, meadows and an orchard. There is potential for equestrian use. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance at this private retreat a quick commute to NYC and airports.. A private haven surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve just minutes to Westport, Greenwich, NYC and airports.
Location
State CT
County Fairfield
Zoning AAA
Rooms
Basement Full,Sump Pump,Storage,Interior Access,Partially Finished
Interior
Interior Features Audio System,Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Pre-wired,Central Vacuum,Humidifier,Security System
Heating Heat Pump,Hot Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 2
Exterior
Exterior Feature Barn,Lighting,Guest House,Underground Utilities,Tennis Court,Gazebo,Garden Area,Stone Wall,Underground Sprinkler
Parking Features Attached Garage,Covered Garage
Garage Spaces 6.0
Pool Gunite,Heated,Pool House,Spa,Safety Fence,In Ground Pool
Waterfront Description Not Applicable
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Fence - Wood,Fence - Stone,Secluded,Level Lot,Professionally Landscaped
Foundation Concrete
Sewer Septic
Water Public Water Connected
Schools
Elementary Schools Burr
Middle Schools Tomlinson
High Schools Fairfield Warde