Franton Court is offered for sale by The Higgins Group with international marketing services provided by Christie's International Real Estate
Westport, Connecticut—Franton Court, a historic three-acre estate surrounded by seven acres of natural preserve land, is being offered by The Higgins Group, with international marketing services provided by Christie's International Real Estate. This magnificent residence features a rare provenance, with only seven owners in its 149-year history, and has hosted some of the world’s most celebrated artists including Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall, and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Franton Court comprises a 7,355-square-foot main house, a guest house, and superb recreational options including a tennis court and pool. The property is located in the heart of the prestigious Greens Farm section of Westport, five minutes from Long Island Sound and downtown Westport, and just 50 minutes from Manhattan, and is offered for sale at US $6,495,000.
The three-story Italianate–style manor was originally built in 1859 for Walter Sherwood, a successful Westport farmer. Among the home's most notable owners are Hilla von Rebay, an early 20th-Century abstract painter and the original curator and cofounder of New York’s iconic Guggenheim Museum. Naming the home "Franton Court" in honor of her parents, von Rebay hosted some of the world's most celebrated artists at the estate, including Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall and architect Frank Lloyd Wright.
“This elegant stone manor, complete with period architecture and beautiful grounds, presents a rare opportunity to own one of the finest homes in Westport, a lovely town close to the beaches of Long Island Sound and within commuter distance to Manhattan,” says Rick Higgins, Chairman and Founder of The Higgins Group, a residential real estate brokerage located throughout Fairfield County.
The majestic Franton Court, which spans 7,355 square feet with nine bedrooms and 10 baths, has undergone extensive renovations over the years including the addition of a new wing and a sunny garden room. After a three-year restoration by its current owners, the estate stands as a testament to its former grandeur yet features an exciting array of 21st-Century amenities, such as a tennis court, pool, and an entertainment barn. The main house is defined by grand interiors abounding with beautiful architectural details including 10-foot ceilings and nine fireplaces. Furthering the splendor are a family room, library, foyer, formal dining room, and a master suite with a fireplace and a balcony overlooking the grounds.
"Franton Court is a remarkable estate with a rich history and provenance that has been host to many seminal artists of the early 20th Century,” says Kathleen Coumou, Christie's International Real Estate SVP of the Northeast Region.
Set amid three verdant acres, which are surrounded by more than seven acres of natural preserve land, Franton Court’s verdant, landscaped grounds are enhanced with a two-bedroom guest house, as well as a restored barn and outbuildings. The estate is situated just five minutes from the town of Westport and the beaches of Long Island Sound, and is within 50 minutes drive from New York City.
