High Ridge Manor is offered for sale by Christie's exclusive Affiliate Neumann Real Estate
Fortunately, a select legacy of rare homes remain, with addresses unparalleled. Local historians consider High Ridge Manor—now offered for sale by Christie's International REal Estate exclusive Affiliate Neumann Real Estate—to be one of the finest homes of its era and incomparable in terms of unrivaled construction and architectural significance.When the New York elite came to Ridgefield, Connecticut to build their summer cottages they chose the most desirable locations available. They commissioned architectural representations of the finest of homes and selected highly skilled craftsmen to enrich their surroundings. Trees that were planted a century ago continue to shade the lawns and anchor the grounds. A presence of place exists that is difficult to duplicate today.
High Ridge Manor was originally built as the grand summer cottage for publishing magnate E.P. Dutton, circa 1890, and has been meticulously preserved for today’s lifestyle. Exceptional detailing includes extensive white oak and mahogany hand tooled millwork and wainscoting throughout; nine stunning, finely detailed fireplaces; numerous built-in window seats; exquisite Tiffany windows; 10 foot ceilings; special custom finished coffered ceilings; solid oak three inch thick doors throughout;and many original details that cannot be duplicated today.
The setting is perfect. This 3.4 acre estate sits high on the ridge on one of Ridgefield’s most coveted village locations.This picturesque stretch of High Ridge Avenue was considered “Publishers Row” back in the late 1800s. It is now referred to as “Mansion Row” since many of Ridgefield’s most prominent properties line this exceptional location.
Overlooking impressive landscaped grounds is a swimming pool with expansive patio, fully equipped year-round pool house with hot tub and Har Tru tennis court. Just a short walk to Ridgefield’s vibrant downtown where you can enjoy several restaurants, shopping, library, numerous parks, Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, Ridgefield Playhouse, and many amenities that contribute to Ridgefield rating as the Number One Town to Live in Connecticut, according toConnecticut Magazine.
Built in a Queen Anne Style, this three-story residence was recently featured on NBC Television - “Open House “ NYC. High Ridge Manor is represented for sale by Karla Murtaugh of Neumann Real Estate and is offered at US$3,700,000.
