New Canaan · 整套民居 · 6室0床5.5卫 · 可住10人 · Unique New Canaan French Estate-Pool-Jul 27-Aug 21
Designed by reknown architect, Frank J. Forster in 1923 for the Barnum family and also once lived by famous French opera singer, Lily Pons, and conductor Andre Kostelanetz, this 6Br/5.5Bths Authentic French Normandy Estate is situated on 3 flat acres of sweeping emerald lawns, which provide a very serene and private country setting. This unique CT property is in New Canaan (considered part of the CT Gold Coast, only 10-20 min drive to Darien & Norwalk beaches & Westport & Greenwich beaches). SPECIAL NOTE: THE BARNUM/LILY PONS NEW CANAAN SILVERMINE ESTATE - 2018 Recipient of the New Canaan Preservation Alliance Award! 10 min from the Beach 1) 4 Nights minimum during the year 2) Summer & Holiday rental is ideally a minimum of 7 days 3) Corporate or Short-Term Rental is a possibility 4) Walking distance to the Graybarns Silvermine Tavern on the River- offering a rustic and sophisticated farm to table bar restaurant with a terrace overlooking the Silvermine River. 5) Walking distance to the Silvermine Art Guild Center, Silvermine Market and Mercantile cafe/marketplace & less than 3 miles from not only Grace Farms, a serene and spectacular ultramodern sanctuary to experience nature and the arts, but also the iconic Philip Johnson Glass House. 6) 15-20 min to the recently inaugurated American Contemporary Theater in Ridgefield! 7) 1 dog allowed after pre-approval 8) Reservation confirmed once rental agreement is signed. 9) NEW PELOTON BIKE FOR GUESTS HISTORICAL DETAILS This Normandy style architectural jewel has been preserved and restored and is an ideal retreat for a peaceful escape, remarkably less than 3 miles from downtown New Canaan and less than 1 hr from Manhattan. PROPERTY DETAILS 6 bedrooms (1 lower level master BR with Queen bed, cathedral ceillings with a stunning fireplace, 1 upper level master suite BR with King bed, walk-in closets and Bath, 1 BR with Queen Bed and Bath, 1 BR with 2 Twin beds , 1 BR with 1 Full bed, and 1 BR with 1 twin bed. Please note that every BR has a magnificent view of the surrounding foliage and professionally landscaped grounds 5.5 completely renovated Bathrooms A Chef’s Kitchen with top of the line appliances (Thermador 8 burners cooking range, Viking Refrigerator and Wall over, Bosch Dishwasher) A dining room with massive exposed Beams, leading to a very private Terrace and Pool Area (perfect for elegant entertaining or Al fresco dining) A living room with very high cathedral ceilings, massive exposed beams, stone fireplace and a library- all with access to the back terrace and pool area as well as the front terrace. A family room with a 65 inch Sony Smart HDTV (Netflix and Amazon Prime), DVD player and a Bose Wave SoundTouch, a large brick rustic fireplace, and another dining table leading to a 3rd outdoor terrace with an outdoor dining table and sitting area for cocktails. 3 terraces, all with sitting outdoor furniture 1 heated In ground pool 1 outdoor firepit with sitting area 1 large lower level playroom for children with many great toys to play with.
Beautiful home with everything you need. Gersende was great! Check - in was super easy. Would definitely stay here again when in the area. Great location, private and spotless. Highly recommend.
This house is a storybook setting that we hosted our small family wedding. Gersande communicates very quickly and an extremely gracious host!
LOCATION DETAILS
New Canaan is a quintessential New England town that combines “old fashioned harmony with contemporary sophistication”. Considered part of the CT Gold Coast, New Canaan offers a wide range of architectures from the Harvard Five Modern Houses to historic farms/parks and stately mansions. New Canaan has one of the most charming and picturesque bustling downtowns in the region with premiere shopping, diverse restaurants and gourmet stores. Most recently, we have been blessed to enjoy the newly opened Grace Farms, named “Top 10 destination from NYC” and considered a "Spectacular Spiritual Sanctuary with an Ultramodern twist".
There are an abundant of activities to do, all within minutes from the house:
The Philip Johnson Glass House
Silvermine Guild Art Center
Public Golf Courses (Oak Hills Golf Course and Sterling Farms)
Horseback riding at Silvermine Farm
Waveny Park (Wooded Trails ideal for walking/running, Paddle Tennis Courts and acres of lawns perfect for picnicking), Mead Park (ideal for Tennis & Playground), Irwin Park (ideal for walking/ running and biking)
New Canaan Nature Center (Trails and Nature) and Stamford Nature Center (Animal Farm)
15 min drive to the Post Inn (The Posh Relais & Chateaux Property, owned by Richard Gere with a yoga studio and 2 notables eataries; and the Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges
10 Minutes to Darien and Norwalk beaches
20 min to Westport and Greenwich beaches
20 min to Westchester airport
5 min to train station
45 min to the picturesque Litchfield County, CT (perfect for antiquing and exploring)
1hr from Mystic Seaport, CT
2.5 hrs to Boston and Cape Cod Massachussets, Newport Rhode Island
2 hrs to the Hamptons New York
This beautiful property is nestled in the historic neighborhood of New Canaan, called Silvermine, a wooded quaint enclave that follows the Silvermine River. It is steeped in history and the arts with an eclectic array of architectural styles. This home is within 2 min walking distance to the Silvermine Guild Art Center (Art Gallery and an Art School with classes/workshops for all ages and summer camps for children); 5 min walk to the Silvermine Market (a quaint BYO Café ideal for breakfast, lunch, dinner or take out if you don’t feel like cooking; the Silvermine River; and 5 min walk to the Graybarns Tavern & Inn (Boutique B&B with a Farm to Table restaurant and a Mercantile casual Restaurant for breakfast/lunch.)
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