About the Home
Historic Ridgefield Estate - Where Legacy Meets Modern Luxury. Originally built in 1911 as the Ridgefield School for Boys, this unique estate once anchored a vast 115-acre campus and featured more than 100 rooms, including classrooms, dormitories, and offices. When the school closed, the property was purchased by Francis D. Martin, who gave it a bold architectural overhaul by removing the top three floors, reshaping its silhouette but preserving its timeless character. Today, the lower level still holds remarkable original features to include a working walk-in refrigerator and compressor, a functioning coal burner and remnants of a vintage dumbwaiter, all offering a rare, tangible connection to the property's rich and storied past. The home is nestled on an expansive 4.98-acre parcel of picturesque land, located in coveted Ridgefield, Connecticut, this exquisite residence presents an unparalleled blend of grandeur and comfort. Enjoy a one-floor residence that has been preserved and reimagined into a beautifully renovated ranch-style property offering 4,808 square feet of living space. The home offers breathtaking panoramic views in the town of Ridgefield. The landscape is adorned with a lush tapestry of vibrant, clustered trees. As the seasons turn, this ever-changing natural spectacle provides a captivating backdrop year-round, perfectly complementing families who love to entertain. The modern 2019 kitchen renovation boasts 10-foot tall ceilings, all Thermador
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Island, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Remodeled, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Other (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
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Other (Main Level)
Remodeled, Hardwood Floor
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Full Bath (Main Level)
Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
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Office (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Ceiling Fan, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Remodeled, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Granite Counters, Laminate Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Lower Level)
Vinyl Floor
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Living Room (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
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Formal Dining Room (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
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Full Bath (Main Level)
Remodeled, Full Bath, Stall Shower, Tile Floor
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Primary Br Suite (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Bedroom Suite, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Half Bath (Main Level)
Remodeled, Tile Floor
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
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Great Room (Main Level)
Remodeled, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Beams, Book Shelves, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Bath (Main Level)
Remodeled, Granite Counters, Double-Sink, Stall Shower, Whirlpool Tub, Marble Floor
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Full Bath (Main Level)
Tub w/Shower, Tile Floor
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Other Rooms
Foyer
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 3
- Heating: hot air, steam
- Heat fuel type: oil, solar
- Fuel tank: in garage
Interior Features
- Audio system
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - pre-wired
- Open floor plan
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas range
- Wall oven
- Convection oven
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wine chiller
Home Automation
- Appliances
- Lighting
- Security system
Attic
- Unfinished
- Storage space
- Pull-down stairs
Basement
- Partial
- Full
- Heated
- Storage
- Garage access
- Interior access
- Partially finished
- Full with walk-out
Laundry
- Location: laundry in 4th bedroom and cottage
- Main level
Exterior Features
- Balcony
- Shed
- Awnings
- Barn
- Deck
- Gutters
- Lighting
- Guest house
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 8
- Barn
- Detached garage
- Under house garage
- Paved
- Driveway
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 4.98 acres
- Secluded
- Dry
- Level lot
- Sloping lot
- Cleared
- Professionally landscaped
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Lake
- Park
- Private rec facilities
- Shopping/mall
- Stables/riding
Construction Details
- Style
- ranch
- Construction year
- 1910
- Exterior Siding
- clapboard, stone
- Foundation
- concrete
- Roof
- asphalt shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in North Ridgefield neighborhood, in the town of Ridgefield.
- $898K med. price
- 22 homes for sale
- $950K med. price
- 64 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Active |
| Listing date |
August 20, 2025 |
| List price |
$ 1,950,000 |
| Current price |
$ 1,950,000 |
| Tax amount |
$ 28,027 |
| Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
| MLS ID |
#24120842 |
| List Agent |
Shaylene Neumann |
| Co-List Agent |
Joseph Kelley |
| List Office |
Houlihan Lawrence |
| Co-List Office |
houlihan lawrence |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
803 North Salem Road
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