The expansive property was built in 1898 and is located on a private peninsula with almost a mile of water frontage and two private beaches. On the secluded compound is a château-esque main house, swimming pool, apple orchard, grass tennis court, carriage house, gatehouse, pool house, and two greenhouses. The main home sprawls across 13,519 square feet and encompasses 21 rooms, eight bedrooms, a library, and home office. Almost every room offers views of the water.
Though it is the most expensive home in Connecticut, it also once held the title as the most expensive home in the nation. Even now, its sale is still among the priciest real estate transactions in the country. Greenwich, where the cost of living is 64% higher than the national average, is known for its proximity to New York City as well as the location for multiple hedge funds and financial services firms. “This remarkable sale resoundingly proclaims the unassailable verity that Greenwich reigns supreme,” Pam Pagnani, senior vice president and brokerage manager of Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, said. “Purchasers recognize the charm of the town, with its close proximity to Manhattan, its amenities, schools, and shopping and dining experiences [that] are unparalleled amidst the coveted tapestry of residential havens.”
