27 Country Club Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877

$4,995,000 Asking Price

8 beds
9 baths
12,853  sqft

"HOMEWOOD" - This remarkable country compound is one of the precious few 18th/19th century shingle style colonial revival estates remaining in Fairfield Cty. Dating back to 1750, the original pre-revolutionary war home captivated the attention of prominent NYC banker, George Haven, who purchased the home in 1890 & expanded it significantly including a glorious 50' ballroom designed by Elsie de Wolfe, 19th C designer, rivaling the best of her work in NYC. Today, after $2M of extensive & thoughtful updates over the past decade, Homewood is unparalleled in its historical detail & state of the art features. Total 12,853sf on 3 levels w/ 20+ rooms, 13 original fireplaces, 8+ BRs, 7/2 bths; pool house w/kitchen, full bth, & changing rooms; heated gunite pool & spa; 3 carriage style garages w/porte-cochere; multiple porches/terraces; set on 3.22 manicured & level acres. Highest attention to detail: front to back Great Hall w/ingenious ceremonial mahogany staircases; expansive chef's kitchen/butler's pntry; over-sized formal DR w/brkfst alcove; plus primary suite w/pvt balcony, multiple closets & 2 sumptuous bathrooms offering radiant heated floor, steam shower, & jetted tub. Vast 3rd floor w/additional BRs, artist studios, even a cook book library, plus elevator to all levels in the home. Additional: 9 zones HVAC; 3 zones radiant; generator; irrigation; Glen Gate designed stone terraces, flowering gardens/orchard; all in premier Silver Spring location, just moments to the NY border.

Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Available,Elevator,Security System
Rooms:
Exercise Room,Foyer,Laundry Room,Music Room,Sitting Room,Staff Quarters
Appliances:
Gas Range,Microwave,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Freezer,Icemaker,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer,Wine Chiller
Laundry:
Upper Level
Basement:
Full,Unfinished,Storage,Concrete Floor
A/C:
Central Air,Zoned
Heating:
Hot Air,Hydro Air,Radiant,Zoned, Oil
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 13

Exterior

General:
Terrace,Cabana,Lighting,French Doors,Balcony,Fruit Trees,Porch,Stone Wall,Underground Sprinkler
Style:
Colonial,Antique
Pool:
Gunite,Heated Pool,Pool House,In Ground Pool

Construction

Roofing:
Wood Shingle

Location

County:
Fairfield

Lot

Zoning:
RAA, 276649

Utilities

Water:
Public Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic

Financial

Exclusions:
Includes all appliances, shades, and light fixtures except drapery (tbd) and 3 chandeliers (foyer, dining room, & kitchen table)

This listing courtesy of:
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Laura Ancona

About Ridgefield, CT

Housing

Number of Units
9,647
Median Home Value
$654,830
Median Rent
$1,520

16.07% of housing units are renter occupied.

5.59% are vacant.

Commute

Car
41.82%
Public Transportation
4.33%
Walk to Work
0.63%
Work from Home
52.81%
Other
0.34%

The median travel time to work is 18 minutes.

People

Population
25,106
Median Age
44.70
Median Household Size
2.80

Education

High School
8.77%
Associate’s Degree
5.89%
Bachelor’s Degree
40.12%
Graduate Degree
31.98%

Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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