Connecticut Post (Sunday)

Chic contempora­ry located in Zen- like oasis

- By Bernadette Blaze

Tucked away on two tranquil acres close to Trout Brook Park in Weston, this chic contempora­ry offers the best of both worlds with a glorious country setting that is just 50 miles to Manhattan. Breathtaki­ng in all seasons, the glorious setting is replete with lush landscapin­g, mature specimen plantings, vibrant gardens, and a stone patio encompassi­ng a stunning freeform pool with spa and waterfall creating a Zenlike oasis.

Set far back from the road affording an abundance of quiet and privacy, this enchanting setting would often become the focal point during the summer months. “We'd have many people over for a swim,” said the owner. “And a number of our friends’ children even learned how to swim in our pool,” she added. “We made many friends in town and would rotate dinner amongst each other’s houses. At our house, dinner would often start with a dip in the pool, drinks by the pool or on the deck, and dinner either outside or in depending on the weather. We also found that going in the hot tub was a perfect digestive.”

Inside the home, extensive use of glass bathes the space in light throughout the home’s 3,488 square feet. The owners say that the bright and open floorplan is similar to that of their Manhattan loft when they were living in the New York City art world. They also noted that the home has great space for displaying art. This is especially evident in the captivatin­g two- story living room where a wall of glass brings the beauty of the natural surroundin­gs right in. French doors open to a fabulous deck that spans the back of the home, creating a perfect spot for al fresco entertaini­ng. The living room is open to the dining room that also has

Address: 83 Georgetown Road, Weston

Price: $ 925,000

Schools: Hurlbutt Elementary, Weston Middle School, Weston High School Features: This 3,488 squarefoot contempora­ry sits on two acres with vibrant gardens, stone patio, and freeform pool with spa and waterfall. The bright and open floorplan features a twostory living room with wall of glass, family room with fireplace and built- ins, office, expansive deck, primary suite with balcony and spiral staircase to loft space.

French doors to the deck which overlooks the lush gardens and pool. “The living room is especially delicious in January and February,” the owner commented. “There you can bask in the warmth of the afternoon sun while the rest of the East Coast is freezing.”

Beyond the living and dining room is the kitchen with granite counters, island seating, and deck access. A welcoming family room is a delight among vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and walls of built- in bookcases. This space connects to an en- suite bath and an office with additional builtins, creating the potential for a bedroom suite or main level primary suite. An open staircase leads to the second floor. A fabulous primary suite offers a peaceful retreat among vaulted ceilings and a spiral staircase to a loft space with skylights and a huge storage area. French doors from both the bedroom and bath open to a private balcony with soothing views of the pool. Two bedrooms on this level share a charming second floor den and a second full bath. One of the bedrooms also enjoys its own en- suite bath.

Listing agent: Susan Leone, Higgins Group Private Brokerage, 203- 209- 2075, susan@ susanleone. com, 83georgeto­wnroad. com for video and more info.

The home also offers energy- efficient geo- thermal heating and air conditioni­ng, solar panels, a full house Generac generator, fenced yard and two, twocar garages, one of which is heated. Weston residents can also take advantage of discounted rates to Westport beaches. Savor country living while being within a convenient commute to Manhattan via train or highway.

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