Address: 37 Burying Hill Rd., Greenwich, CT
Bedrooms: 7
Bathrooms: 10
Square feet: 18,000
Price: $19,900,000
The gracious long driveway of this lakefront estate in backcountry Greenwich sets the tone for what you will find at the end: an elegant custom home designed by prestigious Gardiner and Larson Homes in New Canaan, CT, to give the feel that it has been there for a century even though it was built in 2009.
Custom stonework, a custom patterned wood floor in the entry hall and a custom-designed flower cutting room are at once unique and traditional touches that up the sophistication of the design.
The generous kitchen flooded with light, the first floor houses a formal dining room, his and hers offices, a large mudroom with pet area and a flower cutting room.
The flexible layout of the first floor allows for easy entertaining and multi-generational living, adds Johnson. “Informal dining in the kitchen overlooks the lake,” says Robert Johnson, real estate agent for the property with Brown Harris Stevens. “It makes the whole kitchen feel special.”
A separate staircase leads to a private guest suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sitting room. The main staircase leads to a primary suite with a generous walk-in closet and private balcony as well as two more en suite bedrooms. On the third floor, are one more en suite bedroom and a yoga room.
Meanwhile, on the lower level, entertaining spaces abound, including a gym and a recreation room with game tables and sofas for gathering, and a triple-height basketball court has three hoops for shooting around or a full game. There is also a staff suite.
The natural lake on the property and abundance of privacy are drawing attention from buyers looking for a full-time residence or weekend escape. With the myriad amenities the home offers, one might not have to leave the grounds for entertainment. Next to the in-ground heated gunite pool is a pool house with bar, changing area and laundry, as well as more room for guests and a living room.
Johnson’s favorite feature of the property is a cozy original structure stone cottage that sits on the lake and has been completely renovated for the modern guest. “It’s like a private getaway,” says Johnson.
CONTACT:
Robert Johnson
Real Estate Broker
Brown Harris Stevens CT
203-979-2360; robjohnson@bhsusa.com
