For sale: 11 Shadow Lane: historic country compound in the heart of Ridgefield

For Sale: 11 Shadow Lane, Ridgefield

Remarkable historic country compound in the heart of the village on 1.34 park-like acres with sprawling level yard, mature trees, flowering gardens, heated gunite pool, and separate 1,372 sf guest cottage with living room, dining room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms and 1/1 baths. All the charm of the original 1860 antique farmhouse with extensive addition/renovation in 1996 by the notable architect Sean O'Kane. Both the main home and guest house have been completely renovated with the highest attention to detail including custom millwork, paneled walls, coffered ceilings, hardwood, French doors and extensive built-ins.

Total 5,628 sf in the main home including 520 sf in the walk-up 3rd floor, 718 sf in the walk-out lower level, plus an additional 216 sf in the charming screened porch/sun room with herringbone brick floor. The heart of this warm home is the bright, open kitchen with a center island, custom cabinetry, built-ins, walk-in pantry, custom bar with refrigerated drawers, plus the adjoining family room with a stacked stone gas fireplace and inviting window seats. Oversized formal dining room with fireplace; private library and separate office, both with built-ins; front and back stairways; impressive primary suite with marble bath; all custom baths throughout; optional bedroom suite on 3rd floor; plus walk-out media/rec room in lower level.

Best of all worlds, just a short walk to Main Street, yet complete privacy in the picturesque backyard with prolific perennial gardens, tall privet hedges, towering trees, and private driveway to the gorgeous cottage. Truly special in every way. Offered at $2,495,000.

Take a virtual tour of the property here.

To learn more about this property contact Laura Freed Ancona https://www.williampitt.com/our-agents/list/lauraancona/