Full Restoration and Renovation of 1675 Cottage; New 10-car Garage and Quarter-Sized Indoor Basketball Court

Historic Backcountry Property

Commanding over 9.5 spectacular acres, the former Mead family estate is a venerable 17th century landmark offering extraordinary potential.

The historic homestead of one of the earliest families to settle in Greenwich presents a remarkable opportunity to create a sophisticated 21st Century “great estate” of significant dimension. Original to the property is a charming Colonial cottage that has been completely restored to the highest standards by Edward Pinello, a distinguished local builder sensitive to the architectural integrity, character and ambiance of its pre-revolution era design elements. The masterfully refurbished two bedroom, two bath home, ideal as a guest house or staff/in-law accommodations, is enriched with Period appointments, mellowed pine flooring, detailed wainscoting and handsome fieldstone fireplaces in the original living room., keeping room and vaulted, beamed-ceiling dining room enhanced with radiant-heated sandstone flooring. An inviting terrace captures views of the scenic landscape.

A beautifully designed 5,400+ sq ft Period-styled outbuilding, completed in 2006, serves as a multi-purpose, state-of-the-art recreation/entertainment complex with separate-entry staff quarters. For the collector, there is heated garaging accommodating nine cars, and for sports enthusiasts, an indoor quarter-sized basketball court. The second level comprises a stunning, cupola-crowned great room with a vaulted, beamed ceiling, dramatic fieldstone fireplace, full bath and French doors to a blue granite terrace overlooking a potential pool site. The spacious, private staff apartment includes a fully-equipped kitchen, living room/dining area, 3-exposure bedroom and beautiful bath.

Property

Surrounded by a hedgerow of evergreens behind beautifully reconstructed fieldstone walls, the magnificent high, level 9.5+ acre setting is situated in a four-acre zone with double-gated entrances and frontage on two roads. Adjacent to the Greenwich riding trails and Audubon nature preserve, the picturesque beauty of the pastoral landscape is accentuated by gently rolling open meadows, gorgeous lilacs and a majestic canopy of specimen trees including a century-old gingko, stately copper beech, graceful apple and white birch. The exceptional property, with no wetlands restrictions, offers the flexible options of establishing either an exquisite single-family compound or division into two separate parcels.

Location

Ideally situated on Long Island Sound and only about 45 minutes from Manhattan, Greenwich is considered one of the most desirable residential areas in the nation. The cosmopolitan community offers outstanding cultural amenities, excellent public/private schools, numerous country clubs, beautiful parks, upscale shops, fine restaurants and the seasonal pleasures of expansive beaches, boating and picnic facilities provided at the 147-acre Tod’s Point peninsula. The location is convenient to the Merritt Parkway and Westchester County Airport.