Address: 499 Queens Grant Road
City: Fairfield
State: CT
ZIP: 06824
MLS #: 170130625
Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1994
Square Feet: 6,827
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 6 Full, 2 Partial
Fireplace: 3
Garage: 5 Car Attached, Detached
Basement: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished
Additional Features:
Colonial, Greenfield Hill, Premier Homes Collection
Magnificent Estate in Greenfield Hill
A private, level 12 acre property with a 7,000 Sq Ft custom home creates a magnificent estate with unparalleled tranquility and craftsmanship. This home enjoys private access through its own electronic gate placing you minutes to Fairfield & Westport. Convenient yet exclusive; rarely does such a special offering avail itself. Welcome to 499 Queens Grant Road.
Upon approach, you will recognize how lovely the grounds are. Rolling, manicured lawns and specimen trees all lay the foundation for a custom Nantucket Shingle Style Manor Home and a separate 2 story barn.
Beautiful craftsmanship is apparent as you step through the large mahogany door and visualize European limestone throughout, deep crown moldings and a sweeping staircase.
Prepare to be inspired as you walk into the chef’s kitchen and connected living/family room that are the center of this home. Wonderful cooking, storing and seating selections are evident. The living area offers formal or informal options and features a limestone fireplace and built ins. Enjoy access to the outdoors through French doors or from the fantastic screened dining terrace, both extending to large bluestone patios. Close by is a well-equipped mudroom with laundry, a full bath and convenient access to the 3 car garage and back staircase.
Off the main entryway is a spacious dining room with cove lighting and antique chestnut pillars. There is a commanding office with impressive millwork including a coffered ceiling, cherry built-ins, a fireplace edged in slate and a near-by wet bar.
The 1st floor master suite is a private sanctuary with 2 walk-in-closets, a large private bath with steam shower and whirlpool tub. The bedroom area has a graceful fireplace, vaulted ceilings and a sun filled cupola along with oversized French doors and windows to expose the lovely property, gardens and private terrace.
The 2nd floor features an inviting seating area showcasing stellar craftsmanship. Along the spacious hallway are four generous bedrooms each with full baths and plenty of storage. Finishing the 2nd floor and accessed through the main hall or through a private staircase is an awesome entertaining wing with a large playroom, separate billiard room and a fully equipped exercise room.
A large basement provides plenty of storage, 2 wine closets and state of the art mechanicals that run this estate plus an exterior generator. The attached garage area includes 3 large bays, a built in utility shower area and additional room for storage. All utilities are underground for aesthetic and function and there is both water and gas on the street should that be desired.
The impressive 12 acre setting includes a two-story barn with a separate fully equipped office and a spacious area with two+ additional garage bays that are easily convertible to equestrian accommodations.
The many terraces and gardens provide an ideal vantage point to experience New England’s changing seasons and the romantic lighting allows enjoyment at all hours.
This majestic property combined with skilled craftsmanship and convenient location offer an unparalleled combination, providing a true estate oasis.
