New Home, Pool and Tennis Court Construction; Current Maintenance

Rock Ridge Area Stone and Shingle

This Rock Ridge area estate affords elegance, luxury, and privacy on almost 2.5 acres with a pool and tennis court.

Embracing the glorious ambiance and seclusion of a backcountry estate, this impressive compound, completed in 2002 by preeminent builder Edward Pinello, represents timeless elegance and incomparable craftsmanship within close proximity to town. The 12,000 square-foot stone-and-shingle manor with its hand-cut Canadian limestone facade and stately front courtyard is enhanced with old world architectural detail, exquisite millwork, and custom appointments. Designed for luxurious family living and splendid entertaining, the magnificently proportioned interior with its gracious, sunlit formal rooms features inlaid oak and marble floors, ten-foot first-floor ceilings, handcrafted paneling, and the ultimate in state-of-the-art systems. A magnificent Christopher Peacock kitchen and adjoining family room open to a sensational terrace overlooking the meticulous landscape, heated pool, and tennis court. Six en-suite bedrooms include a luxurious master wing with fireplace. A fabulous recreation/entertainment room in the family quarters and a 1,300-bottle wine cellar are also provided. Two heated garages separated by a porte cochere accommodate five cars.

Residence

First Floor: The double-height, marble-floored foyer features graceful stairs. The elegant, step-down living room, with 11’ ceiling, walnut-inlaid oak floor, and tall cottage windows, is distinguished by a marble fireplace, bay recess, and arched objet d’art display case. French doors lead to an exquisite, custom-crafted cherry-wood library with floor-to-ceiling bookcases and views of the pool and grounds. Overlooking the front courtyard, a formal dining room with French doors to both the foyer and broad main-floor corridor features a walnut-inlaid oak floor and raised-panel wainscoting. A large butler’s pantry offers granite counters, cherry cabinetry, a Bosch dishwasher, a wine cooler, and a Viking warmer. A pretty powder room serves the principal rooms.

Exceptional Old World refinements, 5-inch oak plank floors, a stone fireplace, and a built-in entertainment cabinet adorn the pine-paneled, coffered-ceiling family room, with French doors to the poolside terrace. An adjoining center-island Christopher Peacock kitchen with breakfast bay also accesses the terrace. Appointed with granite countertops and tumbled marble tiles, the kitchen is equipped with a Viking 6-burner stove, 48-inch SubZero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, and walk-in pantry. The adjacent cabana, with French doors to the pool, includes a tumbled marble floor, marble serving counter with brass sink, refrigerator, and icemaker. A marble bath with striking mosaic inlay serves the cabana. The AuPair/ guest room includes an en-suite bath, Sunlit back stairs ascend to the family quarters.

Second Floor: Beautiful corner master suite with marble fireplace, 2 custom-fitted dressing rooms, and exquisite Jerusalem marble bath with mosaic accents, 2 vanities, whirlpool tub, and steam shower. Four en-suite family bedrooms. Spacious recreation/entertainment area adaptable for a media/exercise/computer room. Laundry.

Lower Level: Tremendous area with charming, custom-designed, temperature-controlled 1,300-bottle wine cellar.

Property

The estate encompasses nearly 2.5 picturesque acres at the end of a private lane. Stone pillars frame the gated entrance, leading to a walled front courtyard punctuated by sculptured boxwood, holly, azalea, and specimen trees. A charming porte cochere, separating 2 garages for 5 cars, leads to a rear court affording ample guest parking. An Indiana limestone terrace overlooks the sylvan landscape, accented by verdant lawns, stone walls, magnificent Colorado blue spruce, and majestic maple, oak and hickory trees. Amenities include an all-weather tennis court and 18'x46' heated pool with spa and waterfall.

Location

The Rock Ridge area is a prestigious estate enclave with convenient access to the heart of Greenwich. Approximately 45 minutes from Manhattan, Greenwich is renowned for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, Long Island Sound beaches, and fine shopping and dining.