Multigeneration
There are a number of factors that likely contributed to that growth—cultural norms, practicality, economic pressures, aging generations, and more recently, the impact of the COVID -19 pandemic, which inspired many families to reconsider how they wish to live and with whom. For so many families today, having loved ones close is what makes the house a home.
With the growing need to house more than one generation of a family in a single home or a compound, finding a perfectly
Photo contributed by Berkshire Hathaway. suited property is an increasing concern for many families throughout Connecticut. Fortunately, across Fairfield County, these types of homes are poised to accommodate.
Take, for example, the beautiful compound at 47 Charcoal Hill Road in Westport, a two-parcel property comprising a six-bedroom, 11,000-square-foot main house—a stone “castle”—with a pool house, a wealth of amenities, and a caretaker’s cottage. The combined property is currently listed for $12.5 million by the Meredith Cohen Team at William Raveis Real Estate in Westport.
The entire family is sure to enjoy the “private island” setting at 140 Wallacks Drive in Stamford. It’s a waterfront compound with a English manor-styled main house that dates to 1909, complemented by a three-bedroom guest cottage, a carriage house with two apartments, garaging for up to eight cars, a greenhouse, entertaining terraces, even a koi pond. The Caritas Island compound is on the market for $7.995 million, listed by Nancy Dauk, a Realtor with Brown Harris Stevens’ brokerage.
Sotheby’s Realtor Krissy Blake is serving as the listing agent for two remarkable properties in Fairfield County—each with special appeal for equestrian-enthusiast buyers considering multigenerational living. First, there’s 200 Bedford Road in Green
wich, affectionately known as “Home Farm.” This compound affords more than 7 acres of land, with a 4,500-square-foot main house that includes a guest suite in the lower level.
In addition to the primary residence on the property, there’s also pool house, an 1860-era cottage with three apartments; three barns, a green house, paddocks and a riding ring. The property abuts the 94-acre Nichol’s Preserve and affords direct access to Greenwich beloved equestrian trails. The seller recently added back-up generators to power each of the structures in the event of an outage.
“200 Bedford Road is an ideal family compound,” Blake suggested. With the long list of sought-after amenities, she added, “There is always something to do.” Plus, there are all of Greenwich’s town amenities to enjoy, as well—world-class shopping, a bright culinary scene, beaches and parks. The asking price is $4.995 million.
Blake is also the listing agent for 7-11 Old Stagecoach Road in Ridgefield, listed for $28 million. It, too, is a unique equestrian compound on 87 acres. In addition to the four-story primary residence, the property affords to additional homes on site, staff apartments, two equestrian barns, a party barn, pool, tennis court and riding rings. It has been “meticulously maintained to the highest standards,” according to Blake.
The property’s owner made a number of recent improvements. “The main lower barn, with 20 stalls, has just undergone a major renovation, including the second-floor apartments for staff, and the party barn. Large windows were installed around the entire indoor ring,” Blake noted.
“It is ideal for a multigenerational living arrangement,” Blake remarked. “That is how this property was designed and has been used by these owners.” She described the charming appeal of Ridgefield, with its historic district, popular restaurants, farms and cultural institutions, like the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum, the Ridgefield Playhouse and the Weir Farm National Historic Site.