Belle Haven, Greenwich, CT

$11,200,000

9 Bedrooms, 5 Full/2 Partial Bath(s)

A magnificent 9,000 sq. ft. granite home built in 1886 in the very rare Richardsonian Romanesque architecture. The Greenwich Historical Society states that it is the only example of this architecture in Greenwich because of the prohibitive cost of its construction. It has retained the period details such as nine fireplaces with hand made Victorian tiles, ornate plaster moldings, large stain glass windows, pocket doors etc. There also is an elevator and an in the wall safe behind panelling.

This spectacular home is situated on 3.1 acres of gorgeous, expansive, level lawns with beautiful old trees (including the largest magnolia tree in the northeast) and has a 40' x 20' swimming pool.

Because of an outstanding southern exposure as well as numerous and large windows, the home is very bright and cheery.

Located in a most desirable and prestigious private community, Belle Haven, Greenwich, CT. The Belle Haven security guard is stationed on the corner of the property.

Family has owned since 1927. Thus this is the first time on the market since that time. Only two families owned this wonderful house since 1886.

It is about a 35 minute drive into New York City and a 3 minute drive to downtown Greenwich. The location of this home is extremely convenient to New York. About 3/4 of a mile down Field Point Rd. is a westbound entrance ramp to NYC onto 95. Between the home and the entrance ramp, there are no traffic lights or traffic congestion. It is about a mile to the railroad station, a very easy walk. Westchester County Airport is located on the Greenwich border and is about 15 minutes away. This airport has many corporate and private jets as well as direct commercial flights to Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta etc. One can connect to every where else. LaGuardia Airport is about 35 minutes and JFK about 45 minutes away.

Belle Haven residents such as the new owners of this home are placed at the top of the waiting list for the extremely desirable Belle Haven Club. This club has seven tennis courts, several paddle tennis courts, a large swimming pool with high dive, boating facilities and an excellent dining room with a magnificent view over Long Island Sound. In fact, Ivan Lendl formerly practiced here for the French Open.

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