Perfectly Pastoral
In a nod to the Emerald Isle, a look at three backcountry estates
The beautiful “Emerald Isle” of Ireland has an agrarian history that endures today. From the moment you venture outside of the major cities and travel the coastline or countryside, farmland surrounds you, with fields demarcated by stone walls, laid out like a gorgeous green quilt gently covering the rolling land. Connecticut has similar artifacts across the state — stone walls running for miles and unspoiled land home to the region’s farming community. Like much of Ireland, Greenwich’s backcountry has managed to maintain its rural, countryside beauty, and on this St. Patrick’s Day, Greenwich Time takes you to three marvelous properties for sale in backcountry.
The first is 427 Taconic Road, a regal six-bedroom home, built in 2017 and situated on 2.80 acres, with lush lawn, embraced by surrounding pastoral land. The 6,500-squarefoot smart-tech home affords generously proportioned interior rooms, with several at-home amenities, including a home gym, theater and a yoga studio. The house is complemented by a saltwater pool and a garage for three cars. The seller is asking $4.995 million. Realtor Marc Tessitore with Coldwell Banker is the listing agent. Oldfield Farm at 160 John Street is offered to the market for $12.5 million. At the heart of the 18.39-acre equestrian estate is an eternally elegant nine-bedroom main house. The property underwent an extensive 18-month restoration, according to listing Realtor
Joseph Barbieri, with Sotheby’s International Realty’s Greenwich brokerage.
Oldfield Farm affords a buyer a wealth of treasures — a swimming pool, tennis court, wine cellar, a home gym, home theater and garaging for 11 vehicles. The land also naturally accommodates the equestrian features, including barns, stables and paddocks. For outdoor living, dining and entertaining, there are several terraces. A treelined drive leads to the main house, and the entire property is embraced by mature deciduous and evergreen trees, for an idyllic and private setting. Finally, there’s the remarkable Denbigh Farm at 591 Riversville Road. Likened to an “English country estate,” this remarkable seven-bedroom colonial home dates back to 1775. The main house has 13,343 square feet of living space, timelessly designed. The antique home has a grand ballroom, known for entertaining celebrities and heads of state over the centuries, according to the listing agent, Janet Milligan with Sotheby’s International Realty. With 17.20 acres of land, there’s plenty of room at Denbigh Farm to accommodate some special amenities, as well, including a gorgeous pool, sculpted gardens and an apple orchard, a tennis court and separate gym, a carriage house, cottage and a charming “Mt. Vernon playhouse.” The asking price for the property is $17.995 million. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Greenwich!