About This 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.
Listed by Laura Ancona (203) 733-7053
with William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l (203) 438-9531