Location:
Stonington, CT
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Property ID: E228516
Acres: .87
Rooms: 14
Bedrooms: 6
Baths: 5
Price: $6,950,000
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LOCATION
Widely considered the most picturesque seaside village in
Connecticut, historic Stonington Borough is a lovingly
cared for place of narrow tree-Iined streets with stately
18th- and 19th-century residences, interesting shops, and
cozy restaurants. The area has an old-fashioned ambience
with neighbors who still gather for farmers' markets,
parades, and
entertainment on the square. Yet the main focus of life
revolves around the sea. Situated on a narrow peninsula
surrounded by Fisher's Island Sound and Little
Narragansett Bay, Stonington is home to a scenic deepwater
harbor that shelters Connecticut's last remaining
commercial fishing fleet. Also, because of its many
amenities and its location at the end of Long Island
Sound, Stonington has long been recognized as a major
yachting center.
Conveniently located halfway between New York and Boston,
the area has many popular visitor attractions including
the Mystic Seaport, Mystic Aquarium, and various summer
theatres. Ocean beaches, tennis, numerous golf courses,
horseback riding, and excellent salt and freshwater
fishing are just some of the area's many recreational
opportunities.
PROPERTY
Hidden away at the end of a quiet tree- lined street and
surrounded by beautiful lawns and gardens, this
magnificent waterfront property encompasses 1.21 acres
(including an extra building lot), and adjoins an
additional 3.08-acre parcel of waterfront conservation
land that gives the property incredible privacy. The
property features multiple waterside Terraces, 2 stone
Gazebos, a deepwater Dock, landscaped gardens, and
specimen plantings. A wide wraparound Porch offers
incomparable water views and is the perfect spot for
relaxing and enjoying the delightful ocean breezes. Widely
admired for its beauty and dramatic location, the home was
once the setting for a major motion picture.
RESIDENCE
Originally constructed in 1886 and extensively remodeled
in 1926, this beautiful and gracious 7,500-square-foot
home is magnificently crafted and offers handsome
paneling, hardwood floors, corner cupboards, and 10
large fireplaces. The bright and generously proportioned
rooms all enjoy wonderful ocean views. The spacious and
dramatic Entrance Hall joins the common rooms and gives
the house a comfortable flow. Easily adaptable, the home
can be used either for grand-scale living and entertaining, or
simply as a secluded waterfront hideaway offering both
beauty and serenity.
FIRST FLOOR: The front entry
hall leads on one side to a spacious paneled Library with
a large fireplace. On the other side of the hall is an
oversized Living Room with fireplaces on both ends and
built-in cabinetry. Large windows overlook the gardens and
ocean below. The Dining Room also features a fireplace and
a wall of windows overlooking the ocean. An Anteroom joins
the living and dining rooms and gives access to the large
Sunroom, porch, and terrace, all of which enjoy
spectacular water views. Occupying a newer wing of the
house (1995), is a large, gourmet Kitchen that opens to a
wonderful Great Room, fitted with handsome wood paneling,
a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and a wall of French
doors opening to a columned Side Porch. A Powder Room is
also located nearby.
SECOND FLOOR: The oversized
Master Bedroom Suite has French doors leading to a private
mahogany Deck overlooking the ocean. The suite also
includes an Office Area, a fireplace, many built-ins, his
and her Baths, Laundry facilities, numerous closets, and a
Dressing Room. A separate Gym facility is located just off
the master suite. Also on this floor are 4 sizeable
Bedrooms, all of which include fireplaces, hardwood
floors, and en-suite Baths. All but one of the rooms
overlook the water, and all offer access to an outdoor
Deck.
LOWER LEVEL: This level
includes extensive Workshop Areas, 2 Powder Rooms, and a
large 3-bay heated Garage.
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