Quiet Country Estate with Lake Frontage
| The curb appeal of this classic center hall home is compelling. A stone wall borders the courtyard and the flagstone walk leads past attractive planting to the entrance portico sheltering the front door bracketed by divided sidelights. The center hall with its stairway and lovely stenciled oak floors opens to the wonderful formal living room with a fireplace, and the library has a fireplace plus bookcases skillfully crafted in rich wood. The formal dining room with three windows also has french doors to the terrace and the generous solarium with a wet bar has exposures on three sides. The brilliantly remodeled country kitchen with cherry countertops and a classical butler's pantry opens directly into the family room with a fireplace, antique floors and beams, views on two sides, nice built-in bookcases and an alcove with desk, plus there is a separate laundry room and a stone-floored mudroom with cubbies which leads to the garage. In addition, there is a comfortable main-floor bedroom, ideal for guests, a bathroom, and a charming powder room painted in the style of American artist Rufus Porter. Upstairs is the master suite with an antique fireplace, a cathedral ceiling, walk-in closets, a lovely bathroom with whirlpool bathtub, raised panelling and a vaulted ceiling. The upstairs family room has a cathedral ceiling with antique beams, perfect for television viewing and workout equipment, and there are three additional bedrooms with two bathrooms. The detailing and quality is a pleasure with the feeling of an impeccably renovated and inviting traditional center hall home with a wood shingle roof and a walk-in wine cellar. A lovely pool, great for entertaining, overlooks sparkling Wilshire Lake. The pony barn surrounded by a white fence adds to the appeal of this property as a quintessential example of timeless New England architecture.
For the best in Greenwich, please contact David Ogilvy & Associates 203-869-9866. |
