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$150,000,000 | Established 1896 | 13,519 Sq. Ft. | 8 Bedrooms | 8.5+ Bathrooms | 50.60 Acres
Location: Greenwich, Connecticut, USA
Copper Beech Farm, one of Connecticut’s grandest remaining Gilded Age estates, was built in 1896 for industrialist John Hamilton Gourlie and was sold to the Lauder Greenway family in 1905. This stunning estate is currently available for $150 million in Greenwich, Connecticut. More details on the listing:
The Last Great Estate of Greenwich: Copper Beech Farm is the largest waterfront estate available in Greenwich. Located on a private peninsula, it boasts over 50 acres, featuring a mile of waterfront and an offshore island. At an elevation of 40 feet above mean high water, the estate offers breathtaking views of Long Island Sound. The grounds are home to an elegant main house surrounded by exquisite walled gardens, a swimming pool, a grass tennis court, an apple orchard, and two private beaches. The property also includes numerous auxiliary buildings such as a carriage house, gatehouse, pool house, and two greenhouses. Originally constructed in 1898 and carefully renovated, the main residence spans 13,519 square feet and includes 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, reflecting the classic splendor of New England’s distinguished seaside homes, perfect for lavish summer retreats by the shore. Accessed via a scenic 1,800-foot driveway lined with trees and cobblestone drains, the main house features two stone towers in the French Renaissance style, giving it an air of aristocratic elegance amidst Victorian influences.
The interior features remarkable, original museum-quality elements, including oak paneling, intricate plaster friezes, beautiful fireplaces, and generous 12-foot ceilings in the main spaces. Almost every room offers stunning water views, ensuring the design maximizes its extraordinary location. Outside, the 75-foot heated swimming pool surrounded by stone patios and an octagonal pool house adds to the allure. A charming pergola overlooks the grass tennis court, while the stone carriage house with a clock tower includes a one-bedroom apartment and plenty of garage space for vehicles and farming tools, along with original milking stalls from when the estate housed livestock. The three-bedroom gatehouse is perfect for staff or guest accommodations. Copper Beech Farm stands out as the crown jewel of the Greenwich waterfront, representing a unique chance to acquire one of the largest residential waterfront properties in proximity to New York City.
Copper Beech Farm is currently listed for $150 million with Leslie McElwreath, Joseph Barbieri, and Nikki Field of Sotheby’s International Realty. All photographs credited to Daniel Milstein.
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