For $1.6M, this Connecticut estate has an art studio, guest house, pool, and a vintage modern vibe
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This 2,725-square-foot, three-bedroom property at 45 Spectacle Lane in Wilton, Connecticut, is full of surprises. Asking $1,625,000, the 3.32-acre property features a main house with guest quarters, surrounded by enchanting gardens and an undulant, rock-bordered pool you’d expect to find on the grounds of a villa in southern France. Hailed as a quiet architectural masterpiece, the 1925 home has been lovingly restored to reflect a timeless modern sensibility rarely found in such a private country setting.
Both residences and the greenery that surrounds them form a clean canvas for daily living and entertaining.
The home was featured in New York Magazine, celebrated for its art-filled interior. In keeping with its uniquely creative history, the main house offers a lovely, light-filled art studio with high, beamed ceilings.
The main house starts with light-filled living spaces. The kitchen (the only room the current owners left as-is during their renovation) is a colorful celebration that combines modern aesthetics with functional space.
Two bright bedrooms follow the home’s design directive of open, airy space and plenty of views of the surrounding greenery.
A standout feature is a studio/home office framed by vaulted ceilings and a picture window that showcases the tree line.
A separate, private one-bedroom guest cottage is equally charming. A compact kitchenette, cozy bedroom, and penny-tiled bath make use of every square inch of this beautifully-designed guest space.
The surrounding grounds are no less breathtaking in their early-20th-century charm. A free-form pool is set into natural stone, with a stone bridge spanning the middle.
The surrounding land includes stone steps, shaded outcroppings, and rolling lawns. A wide front porch provides a sheltered option. Despite its complete privacy, the home offers easy access to Wilton and Ridgefield’s town centers and major commuter routes.
[Listing details: 45 Spectacle Lane by Ellen Garcia of Brown Harris Stevens]
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