About the Home
This stunning architectural masterpiece was built & designed by award winning architect James E Gearity to replicate an old English Country Manor. Known as the Pemberly, this estate was built of the highest standards using extraordinary material as Welsh slate roofing, soaring brick chimneys, hand carved beams and timbers, custom ironwork art, handcrafted glass and stone wine grotto, and two-story circular library. The great room was inspired by Windsor Castle. This stunning estate is over 20,000 s.f. (above and below grade livable s.f.), boasts 9 ft. ceilings, 6 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 partial baths. Set on 4 lush acres with English gardens originally designed by Elise Nursery, boasts a reflecting pool, patio with fireplace and an expansive limestone terrace running the entire length of the home. Estate is in need of renovations. Property sold "As-is". Buyer and/or buyer's agent responsible for verifying all pertinent information deemed relevant by the prospective buyer, including but not limited to square footage, acreage, utilities, taxes, zoning, permitting, condition, school zones, HOAs, etc.. “FINAL CALL FOR OFFERS!!! All offers due 12/18/2023 by 5:00 PM Eastern. Contact agent for details.”
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Full Bath, Interior Balcony, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Living Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Wet Bar, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Dining Area, French Doors, Island, Limestone Floor
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Great Room (Main Level)
2 Story Window(s), 9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Library (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling, Balcony/Deck, Dressing Room, Gas Log Fireplace, Full Bath
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
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Den (Main Level)
French Doors, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Full Bath, Interior Balcony, Hardwood Floor
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Other (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Dry Bar, French Doors, Full Bath, Stone Floor
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Library (Upper Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Sun Room (Main Level)
French Doors, Stone Floor
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Other Rooms
Laundry room, Wine cellar
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 8
- Heating: hot air, zoned
- Heat fuel type: propane
Interior Features
- Audio system
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - available
- Central vacuum
- Elevator
- Intercom
- Open floor plan
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas cooktop
- Wall oven
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Icemaker
- Dishwasher
Basement
- Full
- Partially finished
- Interior access
- Walk-out
- Liveable space
- Storage
Laundry
- Location: upper level, second floor
- Upper level
Energy Features
- Fireplace insert
- Generator
- Programmable thermostat
- Thermopane windows
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Deck
- French doors
- Garden area
- Gazebo
- Grill
- Lighting
- Terrace
- Underground sprinkler
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 4
- Attached garage
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 4 acres
- Level lot
- Professionally landscaped
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Health club
- Library
- Park
- Private school(s)
- Public pool
- Public transportation
- Tennis courts
Construction Details
- Style
- colonial, tudor
- Construction year
- 2000
- Exterior Siding
- shingle, stone
- Foundation
- concrete
- Roof
- slate
Area & Town
This home is located in Ponus Ridge neighborhood, in the town of New Canaan.
- $2.80M med. price
- 13 homes for sale
- $1.83M med. price
- 49 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Closed |
| Listing date |
November 28, 2023 |
| Closed date |
May 28, 2024 |
| Days on market |
182 days |
| List price |
$ 3,900,000 |
| Close price |
$ 3,915,000 |
| Sale-to-list ratio |
100% |
| Tax year |
july 2023-june 2024 |
| Financing used |
Cash |
| MLS ID |
#170608274 |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
