4800 Congress Street
Fairfield, Connecticut

Description:

This offering is for 4800 Congress St, a one of a kind estate consists of main residence on 10.92 acres, pool, barn pool house/gym, heated paddle court, and an office pavilion. Surrounded by high stone walls, a fortress of modern architecture is invisible from the street,offering seclusion with proximity to NYC. The former home of Richard Rodgers, composer of The Sound of Music, the mid-century main residence was expertly restored, and all systems upgraded and integrated. The expanded footprint incorporates 7 bedrooms and 7 full baths, all with views over the open landscaped property. Lofty ceilings and walls of glass create magical interior spaces, a perfect setting for an art collector. Separate wings radiate off the main rooms. Each space has impeccable thoughtful detail. A hidden screening room , a stunning Moroccan lounge, and a guest wing allow for A-list entertaining. The barn pool house with full kitchen, bath and pro-grade gym, and pool, make this a perfect athlete's compound. An office pavilion is set privately in a quiet garden area. The landscape offers open vistas, meadows and an orchard. Live in ultimate style and easy elegance at this private retreat a quick commute to NYC and airports.. A private haven surrounded by a 155 acre nature preserve just minutes to Westport, Greenwich, and convenient to NYC and airports.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l