Orchard's End, built in 1929 designed by New York architect William B. Tubby, his outstanding designs include Waveny House in New Canaan, Dunnellen Hall inGreenwich & William H. Childs House in Brooklyn. In 2014 the current owners retained world renowned architect Dinyar Wadia to embark on a 3-year $6MM renovationperfecting the already expansive 10,000 square foot addition completed by the previous owners. The main residence improved & expanded upon a brand new 4-bedroomguest house, along with a custom designed 5,000 square foot wellness center, a custom pool with spa and new terraces transformed Orchard's End into a true masterpiece.In a recent interview with Dinyar, he stated he believes in today's market the main house alone would cost in excess of 25 million dollars to replicate.
Area & Lot
Status
Leased (Closed)
Living Space
25,000 Sq.Ft.
Lot Size
6.26 Acres
MLS® ID
117333
Type
Residential
Year Built
1929
Neighborhood
New Canaan
Lifestyles
Resort Style, Country Club, Country Living, Historic
Architecture Styles
See Remarks, Jacobean Manor
View Description
Countryside
Elementary School
West
Middle School
Saxe Middle
High School
New Canaan
School District
New Canaan
Interior
Bedrooms
12
Total Bathrooms
14
Full Bathrooms
12
Half Bathrooms
4
Kitchen
Gourmet Chef's Kitchen
Laundry Room
Separate Laundry Rooms on Main and Second Levels
Flooring
Hardwood Flooring, Tunisian Stonework, Limestone, Marble
Fireplace
13 Fireplaces
Appliances
All Kitchen Applncs, Call LB, Washer/Dryer
Other Interior Features
Auto Gate, Central Vacuum, Generator, Sauna, Smoke Alarm, Sprinkler System, Terrace
Exterior
Stories
3
Garage Space
4
Water Source
Well
Pool
Yes, Heated, Spa
Roof
Slate
Lot Features
Formal Gardens, Level
Parking
Tandem, Circular Driveway, Asphalt, 4 Car Garage
Heat Type
Hot Water
Air Conditioning
Central A/C
Water Features
Fountains, Waterwall
Sewer
Septic Tank
Substructure
Guest Cottage, Wellness Center
Security Features
Fully Gated, Stone and Iron Fencing
Other Exterior Features
Sprawling Grounds, Basketball Court, All Sports Court, Yoga Studio, Sauna, Lady's' Lounge and Tea Bar
Financial
Lease Price
$80,000/mo
Real Estate Tax
$86,806/yr
Zoning
OT - Out of Town
Property Images
"In today's market the main house alone would cost in excess of 25 million dollars to replicate."