About the Home
This offering is for 4800 Congress St, a one of a kind estate consists of main residence on 10.92 acres, pool, barn pool house/gym, heated paddle court, and an office pavilion. Surrounded by high stone walls, a fortress of modern architecture is invisible from the street,offering seclusion with proximity to NYC. The former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, the mid-century main residence was expertly restored, and all systems upgraded and integrated. The expanded footprint incorporates 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, all with views over the open landscaped property. Lofty ceilings and walls of glass create magical interior spaces, a perfect setting for an art collector. Separate wings radiate off the main rooms. Each space has impeccable thoughtful detail. A hidden screening room , a stunning Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. The barn pool house with full kitchen, bath and pro-grade gym, and pool, make this a perfect athlete's compound. An office pavilion is set privately in a quiet garden area. The landscape offers open vistas, meadows and an orchard. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance at this private retreat a quick commute to NYC and airports.. A private haven surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve just minutes to Westport, Greenwich, and convenient to NYC and airports.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Library (Main Level)
Skylight, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Book Shelves
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath
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Den (Lower Level)
Built-Ins, Wet Bar
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Family Room (Main Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Book Shelves, Entertainment Center
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath
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Kitchen (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Island, Pantry
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Family Room (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Entertainment Center, Fireplace, Patio/Terrace
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Primary Br Suite (Main Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Fireplace, Full Bath
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath
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Great Room (Main Level)
Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Fireplace, Sliders
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Dining Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Patio/Terrace, Sliders
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Fireplace
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Bedroom (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath
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Bedroom (Main Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Bedroom Suite, Dressing Room, Fireplace
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Other Rooms
Gym
Home Features
Heating
- Heating: heat pump, hot air
- Heat fuel type: propane
- Fuel tank: in ground
Interior Features
- Audio system
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - pre-wired
- Central vacuum
- Humidifier
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas range
- Wall oven
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
Home Automation
- Built in audio
- Entertainment system
- Lighting
- Security system
- Thermostat(s)
- Wired for audio
Basement
- Full
- Storage
- Interior access
- Partially finished
Laundry
- Location: 2 laundries
- Lower level
- Main level
Exterior Features
- Barn
- Lighting
- Guest house
- Underground utilities
- Tennis court
- Gazebo
- Garden area
- Stone wall
- Underground sprinkler
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 6
- Attached garage
- Covered garage
Swimming Pool
- Gunite
- Heated
- Pool house
- Spa
- Safety fence
- In ground pool
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 10.92 acres
- Fence - wood
- Fence - stone
- Secluded
- Level lot
- Professionally landscaped
Utilities
- Water: public water connected
- Sewage: septic
Construction Details
- Style
- modern
- Construction year
- 1965
- Exterior Siding
- wood
- Foundation
- concrete
- Roof
- slate
Area & Town
This home is located in Greenfield Hills neighborhood, in the town of Fairfield.
- $1.59M med. price
- 24 homes for sale
- $998K med. price
- 156 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Active |
| Listing date |
May 14, 2026 |
| List price |
$ 12,000,000 |
| Current price |
$ 12,000,000 |
| Tax amount |
$ 75,893 |
| Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
| MLS ID |
#24161896 |
| List Agent |
Leslie Razook |
| Co-List Agent |
Cyd Hamer |
| List Office |
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |
| Co-List Office |
william pitt sotheby's int'l |
(c) 2026 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
4800 Congress Street
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