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$150,000,000 | Built 1896 | 13,519 Sq. Ft. | 8 Beds | 8.5+ Baths | 50.60 Acres
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Regarded as one of the largest remaining Gilded Age mansions in Connecticut, Copper Beech Farm was constructed in 1896 for industrialist John Hamilton Gourlie and later purchased by the Lauder Greenway family in 1905. Now available for $150 million in Greenwich, Connecticut, this estate is known as The Last Greenwich Great Estate: Copper Beech Farm. It boasts the largest waterfront plot in Greenwich, located on a private peninsula and stretching over 50 acres with a mile of shoreline, including an offshore island. Elevated at 40 feet above average high water, the estate offers stunning views of Long Island Sound. The property features a grand main house, beautifully walled gardens, a swimming pool, a grass tennis court, an apple orchard, and two private beaches. Surrounding auxiliary buildings include a carriage house, a gatehouse, a pool house, and two greenhouses. Initially constructed in 1898 and meticulously restored, the main residence encompasses 13,519 square feet with 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, reflecting the opulence typical of New England’s finest seaside estates meant for summer retreats.
The home features interiors adorned with original, museum-quality finishes such as oak paneling, intricate plaster details, elegant fireplaces, and lofty 12-foot ceilings in the main areas. Almost every room offers breathtaking water views, enhancing the elegance of the setting. Outdoors, the 75-foot heated swimming pool and spa are surrounded by stone terraces and a unique octagonal pool house. A charming pergola overlooks the grass tennis court. The stone carriage house, complete with a clock tower, has a one-bedroom garage apartment and ample parking for vehicles and equipment, retaining its original milking stalls from when it accommodated livestock. The three-bedroom gatehouse is ideal for staff or guests. Copper Beech Farm stands as the crown jewel of the Greenwich coastline and represents a singular opportunity to acquire one of the largest residential waterfront properties near New York City.
Copper Beech Farm is available for $150 million through Leslie McElwreath, Joseph Barbieri, and Nikki Field of Sotheby’s International Realty. Photography by Daniel Milstein.
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