What A $16.5 Million Southport Waterfront Estate Looks Like

FAIRFIELD, CT — In Southport, $16.5 million will get you 11 bathrooms, six fireplaces and 3 private acres on the Long Island Sound. This waterfront estate is known as "The Nest" and was designed by architect Mark Finley.

• Address: 1125 and 1111 Pequot Ave., Fairfield, Connecticut
• Price: $16,500,000
• Square Feet: 11,760
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 8 full and 3 half baths
• Built: 2015
• Features: Considered the most significant new custom waterfront estate on New England's coastline, The Nest was skillfully and artfully designed by acclaimed architect Mark Finlay, in collaboration with noted landscape architect Doyle Herman Design, to capture sweeping, ever-changing water views and the pure serenity of its setting. Just a short walk from Southport Village, you're embraced by a sense of calm and transported to a quieter time from the moment you arrive at the gated entry. Architectural landscaping melds to the spectacular backdrop and an allee of historic trees leads to the majestic home on over three private acres at the edge of Long Island Sound. Bask in vistas of sprawling green lawns and crisp blue waters from the infinity pool, pool pavilion with fireplace, and spa-all overlooking your private beach. Beneath soaring ceilings, thoughtfully planned living spaces invite natural beauty and sunlight into every room. Gracious European elegance is tempered by clean Scandinavian minimalism and natural California style to create a custom paradise. The master suite commands brilliant sunsets and a rooftop observation deck offers a bird's eye view of the Sound. The Nest is perfection with state of the art smart home technology, geothermal, elevator, and finely-curated materials including reclaimed antique stone floors. The subdivided acreage offers the opportunity to add an additional residence and tennis court. Once in a lifetime home! Taxes for 1111 Pequot Ave are $15,909.

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