27 Country Club Rd Ridgefield, CT, 06877

single family home
$ 4,795,000 For Sale Active Aug 22, 2024
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About the Home

"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.

Rooms & Interior

8 bedrooms beds
7 full + 2 half baths
12,853 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Study (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Other Level) Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Library (Other Level) Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
  • Den (Upper Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
  • Bedroom (Other Level) Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
  • Formal Dining Room (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Pantry
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) 9 ft+ Ceilings, Double-Sink, French Doors, Island, Marble Floor, Pantry
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Cedar Closet, Dressing Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Other Rooms Exercise room, Foyer, Laundry room, Music room, Sitting room, Staff quarters

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 13
  • Heating: hot air, hydro air, radiant, zoned
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air
  • Zoned

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - available
  • Elevator
  • Security system

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Microwave
  • Range hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Icemaker
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Wine chiller

Home Automation

  • Security system

Attic

  • Heated
  • Storage space
  • Finished
  • Walk-up

Basement

  • Full
  • Unfinished
  • Storage
  • Concrete floor

Laundry

  • Upper level

Energy Features

  • Generator

Exterior Features

  • Terrace
  • Cabana
  • Lighting
  • French doors
  • Balcony
  • Fruit trees
  • Porch
  • Stone wall
  • Underground sprinkler

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 3
  • Detached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Gunite
  • Heated
  • Pool house
  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 3.22 acres
  • Fence - partial
  • Fence - stone
  • Level lot
  • On cul-de-sac
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: public water connected
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Park
  • Private school(s)
  • Private rec facilities
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
colonial, antique

Construction year
1755

Exterior Siding
shingle

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
wood shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in South Ridgefield neighborhood, in the town of Ridgefield.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #24038800
Status Active
Listing date August 22, 2024
List price $ 4,795,000
Current price $ 4,795,000
Tax amount $ 61,668
Tax year july 2024-june 2025

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