Clapboard Ridge Road
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Stone walls and a circular driveway set off the classic architecture. Built in 1941 at the zenith of the pre-war period, the architectural lines are in perfect harmony with the site, and the landscaping embellishes it with stands of rhododendron, flowering trees, weeping willows and specimen plant-ing. A Chippendale-style overlight at the front door brings light into the double-height center hall with its graceful curved stairway with a second window on the landing. The exceptionally generous, step-down living room with a fireplace and a coffered ceiling has lovely proportions, eight over twelve long windows with deep window reveals and handsome new cabinetry. The formal dining room has delightful corner cupboards, and the library with a fireplace has a bay window with french doors to the expansive stone terraces surrounding the heated pool with its marvelous views. A recent, superb renovation in character has resulted in an inviting kitchen with tall glass cabinetry and a conservatory-style breakfast room with doors to the garden. Adjoining this is the step-down family room with a fireplace, a bay window with a window seat, a wet bar, french doors and hall access to one of two powder rooms. The luxurious tray-ceiling master suite, with magical views across the property and Heron Pond, has two dressing rooms, two bathrooms with a whirlpool bath and a separate shower plus a study - the most civilized of wings. There are four or five additional bedrooms (one with a fireplace and dressing room), four bathrooms in a flexible floorplan with back stairs and a third-floor bedroom and bathroom. The roof is wood shingle, and there is a heated room for bicycles in addition to the garage, which is just two steps from the kitchen. Only three owners have lived here, the condition and decoration are superb, and the feeling is one of timeless good taste and quality with all the up-to-the-minute amenities.
For the best in Greenwich, please contact David Ogilvy & Associates 203-869-9866. |
