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"ROADSIDE" -  53+ ACRES Country Estate  

A quiet, serene & secure location, boasts convenience to NYC - 1.5 M to Redding Train Station.

This property presents w/a fascinating history, previously owned by 1920's Playwright/Broadway Theatrical Director, RACHEL CROTHERS.

Property consists of its own private Valley,Stream, stone aerated reflecting lily Pond, stone Bridge, Forest Preserve, meandering stone walkways & breathtaking private Vistas. The entire property is fenced and gated/Security and Surveillance.

A Pergola blue-stone Patio and outdoor Kitchen overlooks the heated automatic covered, heated Gunite Pool and 2 miles of groomed Trails for Nature Hiking/Biking/Riding. There is both a detached heated 3 Car Garage with lower level gardening room, hot/cold water & storage (could also be pool cabana room) as well as a  3 car/stall Barn with enough for parking on the property for 25. This property also has great potential as an Equestrian Property and there is certainly room for Caretaker/Guest House/Tennis or Pickle Ball Court as well as a haven for Livestock.   

The original home was built in 1710 w/additions in the 1920's. Recently updated to the highest standards & quality craftsmanship this Farmhouse/Colonial offers a unique/flexible floor plan of 5800+ sqft - 4 Bedrooms/4 full Baths/3 Half Baths. 6 working Frplcs. Random wide plank & oak flooring.  There is an additional 1000 sq ft in finished  walk out LL and a Thermostat controlled 500-Bottle Wine Room.

A weekend retreat or full time country residence, perfect for intimacy or grand entertaining

DETAILS OF 155 Long Ridge Road, Danbury CT

MAIN LEVEL

Entry -enclosed  (5 x 9)

Foyer (20 x 12)

Welcoming oversized propane Fireplace

Random Wide Plank Wood floor

Curved staircase to Upper Level

Access to Library

Sliding door to Kitchen

Access to Living Room/Dining Room

Library/Office (19 x 24)

Handsome paneled bookcases/built ins

Propane Fireplace

Random Wide Plank Floor

2-Story - Open to Upper Level Loft

Charming paneled Powder Room (5 x 5)

Living Room/Dining Room (40 x 21)

Oak floor

Propane Fireplace

Majestic Columns frame the view with French doors to private Deck

Overlooking views/vistas

SUNROOM (23 x 11)

Wood floor

Walls of windows & Doors

Door to side yard and gardens

DEN (23 x 16)

Casual gathering space 

Breakfast Bar

Built In Subzero Refrigerator/Freezer Drawers

Random Wide Plank Wood Floor

Floor to ceiling stone propane Fireplace

Bookcases/Built Ins

Picture Windows overlook Views & Gardens

KITCHEN - Custom Chef's Dream (22 x 35)

Oak Floor

Banquette of seating w/drawers with 3 large picture windows to experience the Grounds

Eat-In Breakfast Room

Carrera Marble Counters

2 Butcher Block Inserts

Custom Cabinetry

Custom Display Cabinets-Lighted

2-sided prep area and cooking area

Floor Lights

Appliances

Bespoke La Canche-dual fuel Range

Bosch Cooktop - 5 Burner

Subzero 532 Refigerator-dual compressor

Miele H6500 BM Microwave/Convection)

Fisher Paykel Dishwasher 

Miele G870SC Dishwasher

Betlan Hood

Pot Filler

Farm Sink (white)

Stainless Steel-deep Sink & Vegetable Sink

Sharp Microwave/Oven

Subzero built-in Mini Refrigerator/Freezer

Subway Italian Tiled Backsplash

Powder Room (5 x 8)

   Stone Floor-Heated

   Vessel Sink

   Sliding Door

MUD ROOM - off Kitchen to terrace & pool (10 x 8)

Stone floor -Heated

Bench Seating

Built ins & cubbies for  coats / boots /  storage

UPPER LEVEL

LOFT/GALLERY -sundrenched (20 x 25)

   Area open to Library (11 x 10)

Wrap-around/over looks main level Library

Radom Wide Plank Wood Floor

Chestnut Beams

Propane Fireplace

Retractable Chandelier 

PRIMARY SUITE (17 x 21)

Oak Floor

Propane Fireplace

Private Sunroom/Sitting Room overlooks breathtaking Views

2 Full Baths-

Lavish Larger Bath (16 x 14)

   Marble Floor - Heated

  Walk In Marble/Glass Shower w/pebble floor & Rain Shower Head and handheld 

  Oversized step-in Jetted Tub

  Double Sinks

  Built-Ins/Storage

 Closet w/pull out shelves

  Fitted Walk-In Closet w/ Built-Ins (8 x 16)

Smaller Full Bath (8 x 12)

   Marble Floor

   Walk-In Shower-Mosaic Tile

   2 Shower Heads

   Fitted Walk-In Closet w/double tie racks (8 x 5)

PRIMARY SUITE - PRIVATE SUNROOM (10 x 21)

Oak Floor

Picture Windows overlook Grounds

   w/remote controlled shades

BEDROOM/NURSERY (12 x 12)

AFRICA THEME

Beams

Wide plank wood floor

Ensuite BEDROOM (15 x 22)

Oak & Pine Floor

Dressing Area w/cushioned bench

Full Bath - tiled (8 x 10)

Walk in glass shower

Ensuite BEDROOM (10 x 14)

Equestrian

Oak Floor

Full Bath -tiled (6 x 7)

Walk in glassed shower

Pedestal Sink

HALLWAY w/Random Wide Plank Wood Floor

BACK STAIRCASE TO KITCHEN 

LOWER LEVEL

Flexible Space - 

Wine Room - 500 Bottle - Thermostat Control (9 x 16)

Exercise Room / hookups for Washer/Dryer (11 x 17)

Laundry Room - hook ups for 2 sets of Washer/Dryers - Double Utility Sinks (11 x 11)

Storage

Utility-Mechanicals

Refrigerator

Security/Surveillance Center-16 Views (17 x 9)

Security Safe

Peg Board Wall & Shelving

Walk Out Plant Room/Additional Mechanicals/Utility Sink (24 x 20)

Carrier - for Exercise Room & Water Closet

Storage Room (4 x 9)

Half Bath (5 x 5)

WALK UP FLOORED ATTIC-Widow Watch

ORIGINAL HOME BUILT IN 1710

Additions/Renovations 1920's and 2017-2025

Extensive Interior renovations 2011- 2012

Extensive interior renovations 2018

Roof 2018

Barn roof 2018

2-80 gallon water heaters 7/21

2 x 1000 gallon propane tanks (buried) 2011

8 AC Units covering 3 floors

Furnace Propane PB Flex Heat - 6 Zone

   Peerless Boiler - Hydronic Comfort System

   Indirect Fired Water

3 Wells - all serviced by Russ DeGrazia

Water Softener System - Potassium

6 Propane Fireplaces -conversion 2017

15 Smoke Detectors / 3 CO Detectors

Generac Whole House Generator 2016

New Septic 4 Bedroom - 2018

Pool

Inground covered, heated, lighted Gunite Pool  (11.5 x 30) -progressive depth to 5.5 ft and Terrace -  2015

BARN

Detached 3 Car / 3 Levels

DETACHED GARAGE

3 Car -Heated

Walk out -Garden Center or could be pool house area

Hot/Cold running water

Storage

Kathleen Harrison/Demaree Cooney

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

860-307-7203/203-417-0304