New Haven architectural icon

Douglas Orr designed Georgian Revival built in 1928

The newest owner of 123 Ogden St. will be afforded the unique opportunity to preserve a New Haven architectural icon while enjoying the benefits of a luxurious modern lifestyle.

According to the property’s listing agent Nichola Samponaro, this stunning Georgian Revival home was originally built in 1928 and was designed by renowned architect Douglas Orr.

Orr, who renovated the White House during the Truman Administration, designed the house for a woman named Olive Dann, who was the daughter of a prominent New Haven inventor and manufacturer.

“The buyer of the Olive Dann House will obtain all of the benefits of new construction and modern luxury living, wrapped in a beautiful brick Georgian exterior,” Samponaro said.

The residence was meticulously remodeled by its current owner over a three-year period. The renovations resulted in three prestigious Home Building Industry Awards from the Home Builders and Remodelers Associalaminate

tion of Connecticut.

“The home was taken down to the studs during the renovation, but retained its considerable original charm,” Samponaro said. “The quality and scale of the renovation sets it far and above any other home in New Haven.”

Samponaro explained that several of Orr’s sketches adorn the upstairs hallway, helping to tie the home’s current incarnation to its beginning. The home also showcases Art Deco pieces and fixtures that were specifically chosen to pay homage to the 1920s and ’30s.

The custom chef ’s kitchen is a focal point of the residence and features a Think Glass center island anchored by a stainless top and undermount Franke sink. This magnificent space also boasts Irpinia glass cabinetry, custom Viking appliances and brushed slate flooring.

An automated pass-through was built into the wall of the butler’s pantry to connect the pantry with the formal dining room, which boasts original knotted pine walls and a fireplace. A formal living room and den, both with fireplaces, open to the exterior courtyard and round out the first floor.

“Despite being nearly 6,000 square feet, the home feels intimate and warm in a way that larger homes often do not,” Samponaro said.

On the second floor, walls were taken down between two bedrooms to create a grand master suite with a dressing room. Two original curved arches were uncovered and left exposed during the renovation.

Meanwhile, one of the most dramatic features of the home is its outdoor living area, which provides a private retreat for entertaining and relaxing. This stunning space is professionally wired for light and sound and contains a courtyard, specimen trees and a fountain.

The Olive Dann House seamlessly integrates state-of-the-art technology, including a Savant Smart Home system. The current owner also installed new mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and replaced the roof and most windows.

The property’s location in the coveted St. Ronan-Edgehill Historic District places it steps away from Edgerton Park. It is just minutes from downtown New Haven and the Yale Campus. Listing agent:

Coldwell Banker The formal dining room in the Olive Dann House at 123 Ogden St. in New Haven features original knotted pine walls and a fireplace.

Photos by Coldwell Banker Right: A formal living room and den in the Olive Dann House features a fireplace and opens to the exterior courtyard. Left: Architect Douglas Orr designed the home at 123 Ogden St. in New Haven. The Georgian Revival features 5,853 square feet of living space, and the five-bedroom is listed for $2.488 million.

The chef’s kitchen offers a Think Glass center island anchored by a stainless laminate top and undermount Franke sink. It also has Irpinia glass cabinetry, custom Viking appliances and brushed slate flooring.