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499 Queens Grant Road, Fairfield, Connecticut
Distinctly located where Greenfield Hill’s shady lanes and historic Southport coalesce, is a unique and exquisite 7,000 square foot Nantucket Shingle Style Manor Home with a spacious 2 story barn in an idyllic setting on 12 majestic acres. Just minutes from both Fairfield and Westport centers, this stunning estate has magnificent room scale, impeccable architectural detail and decorating panache with the amenities to enjoy a luxurious and elegantly casual back country lifestyle.
The home’s indelible point of entry is a gracious Foyer designed with select antique limestone flooring reclaimed and imported from Europe, an oversized Mahogany door, deep crown moldings and sweeping staircase. From the entry, one is led through the entertaining spaces on the main level by a generous hallway with arched doorways accessing the interior rooms and lined with numerous sets of French doors that lead to the enchanting screened dining terrace, extensive patios and gardens that frame the landscape. These rooms all boast the finest antique chestnut flooring retrieved from New England barns and finished to a warm patina.
The formal Dining Room has rich crown moldings and soft cove lighting and is embellished with stately antique chestnut pillars flanking the doorway accessing the main hallway. The sophisticated Kitchen Suite begins with a wonderfully unique Butler’s Pantry/Office Room that is lined with tall glass fronted cabinets, a desk area and second dishwasher. This opens to the Main Kitchen which emanates warmth and boasts the finest appliances, luscious granite island and counter tops and a custom designed built-in booth style table with arched ceiling and window that comfortably seats six. The Kitchen area opens to the spacious Living Room with a regal limestone fireplace framed by generous built-ins, hand finished wall treatments and French doors that lead to a bluestone patio and offer expansive views of the dramatic sun filled property beyond. The commanding Office/Library is paneled in warm natural cherry wood with substantial millwork.
At the extreme South End of the main hallway is a private Master Bedroom Suite with a vestibule entry. French doors lead to a natural stone terrace and spacious his and her walk-in closets. An exceptional Master Bath with tray ceiling is finished in select limestone and granite with double sinks, a large steam shower and whirlpool tub. The sumptuous Bedroom Area has soaring ceilings and wonderful sun-filled cupola that, together with the French doors and oversized windows, fully expose the expansive natural beauty and commanding property. Among the distinctive features in this room are the dramatic custom built European-style book cases, the graceful fireplace and the aforementioned French doors leading to a private terrace with lush perennials creating an extremely serene and relaxing sanctuary.
At the opposite end of the expansive first level is a well-proportioned Mudroom Area that is finished in alluring Italian ceramic tiles and wainscoting and includes a spacious Laundry Room, Full Bath, doors with transoms for access to the property on either side, entry to the Three Bay Garage and access to a back staircase.
The grandeur and warmth continues to the second floor as one approaches the inviting open Sitting Area laden with generous crown moldings, built in book cases and a brilliant tray ceiling with soft lighting at the top of the main staircase. Along the spacious hallway are four generous Bedrooms, each with Bath en-suite and unique finishing touches. Included is a superbly designed Guest Bedroom Suite with loft style accommodations of considerable proportions. Finishing the second level is a separate Entertainment Wing consisting of an Oversized Playroom with built-ins, a Billiard Room with skylights and a fully equipped Exercise Room, all accessible from the back staircase.
An expansive basement is equipped with plenty of storage, 2 wine closets and an unparallel array of state of the art mechanicals that run this estate in the most self sufficient and self sustaining manner. The attached garage area includes 3 large bays, a built-in utility shower area and additional room for storage. abundant built in bookcases, a coffered ceiling, a stately fireplace edged in slate and windows that overlook the pillared entrance. Strategically placed in the main hallway is a convenient wet bar and chic powder room for ease of accessibility and practicality.
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