Searching for a private enclave nestled at the water's edge? Look no further than River Run. Down a long gated drive past Japanese gardens & meandering footpaths, the renovated main house enjoys total privacy & resort amenities.Entertain in multiple bright & flowing living spaces or in the LL's English pub. Enjoy your morning workout in the gym & a rejuvenating steam in the steamroom. Upstairs, private balconies in the primary bedroom suite & family bedrooms let you enjoy tranquil vistas & evenings under the stars. Dams on the Aspetuck River form a natural swimming pool w/ 2 roaring waterfalls. Relax on sun-drenched terraces & find your zen in the outdoor yoga studio. The indoor swimming pool fully opens to the outdoors on summer days and a gracious fireplace warms your winter pool parties. A multigenerational family compound, River Run's private, tastefully renovated 2-bedroom guest house shines with modern European flair. A private inlaw/au pair suite is also located in the main house. The impeccably updated riverhouse serves as a secluded home office at the river's edge w/ an outdoor kitchen terrace & rooftop deck or an add'l living space w/ full kitchen & bath. Grow a bounty of fresh veg in the greenhouse, linger on the footbridge, enjoy a round of tennis or launch your kayak. Built by Frances Gershwin, sister of George & Ira, & Leopold Godowsky, inventor of Kodachrome & said to have hosted Frank Sinatra, Mia Farrow & Paul Newman, this iconic estate is one for the ages.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
|
Last Updated
|
8/23/2022
|
Year Built
|
1955
|
|
Garage Spaces
|
4.0
|
County
|
Fairfield
|
SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Coleytown |
| High School |
Staples |
Price History
|
Prior to May 18, '22
|
$7,995,000 |
|
May 18, '22 - Aug 23, '22 |
$7,450,000 |
| Aug 23, '22 - Today |
$6,995,000 |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Central Air |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Cook Top, Counter Grill, Dishwasher, Dryer, Icemaker, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer |
| AREA |
Coleytown |
| BASEMENT |
Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Storage, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Stone, Stucco |
| EXTERIOR |
Balcony, French Doors, Grill, Guest House, Lighting, Patio, Tennis Court, Terrace, Underground Sprinkler |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT |
Hot Air, Radiant |
| INTERIOR |
Security System |
| LOT |
2.7500 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Level Lot, Secluded, Water View |
| POOL |
Yes |
| POOL DESCRIPTION |
Indoor Pool,In Ground Pool,Heated |
| SEWER |
Septic |
| STYLE |
European, Modern |
| TAXES |
44852 |
| VIEW |
Yes |
| WATER |
Public Water Connected |
| WATERFRONT |
Yes |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION |
Direct Waterfront,Lake |
| ZONING |
AAA |
Location
Listing courtesy of William Raveis Real Estate
Listing information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.
This IDX solution is (c) Diverse Solutions 2023.
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