About the Home
One of the most impressive and distinctive offerings to become available in Westport, the historic "John Hyde V House" combines the magnificently restored original home with more recent additions and new updates. Accessed off Peabody Lane and set on nearly 2.5 tranquil acres of spectacular, landscaped property with a new swimming pool & waterfall spa, tennis court, enclosed garden, dining terrace, vast lawns and barn. The courtyard leads to a front porch and into the large entry hall with beams and the first of 8 fireplaces. This 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath residence offers every amenity for a gracious lifestyle. Period details add unique character to the living rm, office & sitting rms. The holiday-sized DR has fpl, stone-clad built-ins, dbl French doors to patio w/htd pergola. Entertaining-sized gourmet kitchen opening to a soaring Great Room, adjacent rec/play rm. Attached pool cabana w/full bth & 2nd laundry. The skylit stairs lead to the main section of the 2nd lvl, incl 4 BRs, each w/ a private bth, and a 2nd laundry rm. The plush primary suite with incredible designer bath & two lrg custom dressing rooms has a vast balcony overlooking this pastoral setting. Rear stairs lead to 2 addl BRs. Amazing mudroom leads to the attached garage. All new heating & cooling incl Viessmann boiler. Excellent storage space. This entire home and property has been enhanced w/ outstanding taste & quality, ready for you to enjoy. Just 1.7 miles to train to NYC; 0.4 mile to school.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Den (Main Level)
Beams, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Dry Bar, Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
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Other (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Dining Area, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
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Study (Upper Level)
Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Wall/Wall Carpet
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Bedroom Suite, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Fireplace, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Living Room (Main Level)
Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Dining Area, Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
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Rec/Play Room (Main Level)
Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Office (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Family Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Br Suite (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
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Other Rooms
Foyer, Laundry room, Mud room, Staff quarters
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 8
- Heating: hot air, zoned
- Heat fuel type: natural gas
Interior Features
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - available
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas cooktop
- Wall oven
- Range hood
- Subzero
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
Home Automation
- Lighting
- Security system
- Thermostat(s)
Laundry
- Location: two: bedroom level and cabana area.
- Main level
- Upper level
Energy Features
- Generator
- Thermopane windows
Exterior Features
- Gutters
- Lighting
- French doors
- Patio
- Tennis court
- Porch
- Garden area
- Stone wall
- Underground sprinkler
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 2
- Attached garage
Swimming Pool
- Gunite
- Heated
- Pool house
- Salt water
- In ground pool
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 2.47 acres
- Fence - partial
- Level lot
- Professionally landscaped
Utilities
- Water: public water connected
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Health club
- Library
- Park
- Private school(s)
- Private rec facilities
- Shopping/mall
- Stables/riding
Construction Details
- Style
- colonial, farm house
- Construction year
- 1780
- Exterior Siding
- clapboard, wood
- Foundation
- concrete, stone
- Roof
- asphalt shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in Long Lots neighborhood, in the town of Westport.
- $2.60M med. price
- 16 homes for sale
- $1.99M med. price
- 116 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
Status |
Under contract |
Listing date |
July 02, 2025 |
List price |
$ 4,899,000 |
Current price |
$ 4,899,000 |
Tax amount |
$ 37,967 |
Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
Financing used |
Withheld |
MLS ID |
#24108539 |
List Agent |
Alexander Chingas |
List Office |
Coldwell Banker Realty |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.