This magnificent mansion, located at 42 Mooreland Road, Greenwich, Connecticut, 6 miles north of town, is the pinnacle of a stunning four and a half acre land overlooking a clear fresh water lake. Built in Italianate styles, the residence brings back memories of past times, when high quality and intricate detailing knew uttermost importance.
Accessible via a half-moon driveway and cul-de-sac, with two ornamental iron entry gates, the estate is stalwartly boasting with French doors and humongous mahogany windows. The design of the home was carefully planned by the owners together with the acclaimed architect Boris Baranovich, during three years of intensive work.
Therefore, the 21,000 square feet of interior spaces are nicely linked to the extensive outdoor areas, just like a setting under the signature of Edmund Hollander.
Superbly creating a light ambiance, with state of the art entertainment venues, this true Lakeside Grandeur shimmers with Venetian plaster walls, stalwart, 10 to 15 feet high ceilings, Rocky Mountains amenities, as many as ten differently styled fireplaces and majestic reclaimed floors and timbers.
Aimed towards both comfort and entertainment, the rooms are nicely fitted with state of the art amenities. The living room is quite a staggering place to be, in fact, while the dining room can accommodate up to 40 people. Royally set, the elegant library is equally opulent.
The main floor includes a breakfast room canopied by a gorgeous groin-vaulted plaster ceiling, fully equipped butler’s room, Christopher Peacock kitchen and a light-flooded family room with stone fireplace. The tip of the iceberg is the reception hall, covered in limestone and featuring a 500 year old imported door, originating from the Far East, access towards a verandah and a taproom.
In addition, the property boasts a gorgeous pool house able to serve as a dining spot for your family and friends, or even as a cozy lounge spot where everyone can sit by the fire and be amazed by the magnificence of such an estate. The surrounding lush gardens are gorgeously trimmed with superb gates and ornate iron railings, which emphasize the mansion’s magnificence. With species like lemon trees or fig trees, all sorts of seasonal vegetables, perennials and herbs, no wonder this is quite a sought-after residence.
Furthermore, in terms of amenities, the property also boasts a tennis court, bocce-petanque court, spa and a large heated pool, all nicely placed along the South lawn.
All together, this staggering residential facility, comprising 11 full bathrooms, a half bathroom and 5 bedrooms, was finished back in 2005 and is now listed at $26,080,000.
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