Check out the indoor pool! Iconic 1917 estate on over an acre in CT. $4,300,000.
Property Overview
- Price: $4,300,000
- Address: 88 Main St, Ridgefield, CT 06877
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 9 (7 Full, 2 Half)
- Square Footage: 7,600 sq. ft.
- Lot Size: 1.32 Acres
- Year Built: 1917 (Historic Colonial)
This historic estate serves as the “Crown Jewel” of the Village Center, offering a rare opportunity for those seeking a prestigious residence for sale. Every detail in this home reflects a perfect balance of early 20th-century charm and modern luxury.
Interior & Living Features
- Four Finished Levels: All accessible via a private elevator.
- Chef’s Kitchen: Professional-grade AGA stove, custom millwork, walk-in pantry, and a full Butler’s pantry.
- Primary Suite: Features a private fireplace, dressing room, and a spa-inspired bathroom.
- Fireplaces: 7 throughout the home.
- In-Law Suite: Self-contained guest or in-law apartment with its own kitchen and living area.
- Specialty Rooms: Library with built-ins, third-floor media/rec room, and a formal dining room opening to a covered porch.
The interior layout provides incredible flexibility for multi-generational living or grand-scale entertaining in this luxury property for sale. With high ceilings and impeccable woodwork, this home is a standout among others in the area.
Mechanicals & Outdoor Amenities
- Indoor Pool: Located on the lower level with radiant heated floors and a full bath.
- Energy Efficiency: State-of-the-art geothermal HVAC system for whisper-quiet comfort and low utility costs.
- Grounds: Manicured, park-like landscaping framed by stunning stone walls at the entrance.
- Outdoor Living: Large patio, garden areas, and a covered porch with an outdoor fireplace.
- Location: Situated in Connecticut’s first designated Cultural District, steps away from boutiques, theaters, and fine dining.
The exterior grounds provide a private sanctuary just over an hour from New York City, making it a perfect house for sale for commuters. The integration of a geothermal system ensures this historic home remains efficient and sustainable for decades to come.
From Zillow
Welcome to one of Ridgefield’s most iconic estates-a true Crown Jewel-nestled in the heart of the town’s historic village and Connecticut’s first designated Cultural District. Framed by stunning stone walls at the entrance, this grand estate is a masterclass in timeless elegance and modern luxury. Impeccably restored and thoughtfully reimagined, this home offers refined living space across four finished levels, all accessible by elevator.
From the moment you enter, you will be captivated by the seamless blend of 19th-century craftsmanship and state-of-the-art comfort. The Kitchen is a culinary dream, featuring a professional-grade AGA stove, custom millwork, a walk-in pantry, and a fully equipped Butler’s Pantry-perfect for everyday living and elegant entertaining alike and flows effortlessly into open-concept Family Room.
While the formal Dining Room opens to a covered porch with a fireplace, overlooking manicured, park-like grounds, an entertainer’s paradise. Upstairs, the luxurious Primary Suite is complete with a fireplace, dressing room, and spa-inspired bath. Multiple en-suite bedrooms, a self-contained guest or in-law apartment with full kitchen and living area, and a third-floor media/rec level with additional bedrooms and baths offer incredible flexibility. The lower level is your year-round sanctuary, featuring an indoor pool, radiant heated floors, full bath and so many options for recreation and storage. The home has been completely updated.
It is powered by a state-of-the-art geothermal HVAC system, offering whisper-quiet comfort, exceptional energy efficiency, and dramatically reduced utility costs, all with minimal maintenance and a lifespan measured in decades. The home also benefits from town water and sewer. The property also offers ample space for an outdoor pool, with several ideal locations that could integrate beautifully into the existing landscape and architecture. Just steps to Ridgefield’s charming boutiques, fine dining, theaters, art galleries, and parks, and just over one hour to NYC, 88 Main Street offers an unparalleled lifestyle in one of Connecticut’s most vibrant and historic communities.
