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
Room Details
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Study (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Great Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Library (Other Level)
Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Living Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
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Den (Upper Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Formal Dining Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Pantry
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Double-Sink, French Doors, Island, Marble Floor, Pantry
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Primary Br Suite (Upper Level)
Cedar Closet, Dressing Room, Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
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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
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
Attic
- Heated
- Storage space
- Finished
- Walk-up
Basement
- Full
- Unfinished
- Storage
- Concrete floor
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.
- $1.04M med. price
- 17 homes for sale
- $930K med. price
- 35 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
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 |
MLS ID |
#24038800 |
List Agent |
Laura Ancona |
List Office |
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
27 Country Club Road
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