Greenwich Estate Sold At Record Price: Houlihan Lawrence

GREENWICH, CT—Houlihan Lawrence announced on Monday the sale of 23 Smith Rd., "an extraordinary Belle Haven peninsula waterfront estate," which encompasses five-plus acres on a private road with an extensive 681 feet of shoreline on Greenwich Harbor.

The sale price was $27.75 million, which Houlihan Lawrence said was "the highest waterfront selling price this year in the Greenwich market."

"Greenwich’s 32 miles of coastline continues to captivate the attention of today’s luxury buyers," said David H. Haffenreffer, Brokerage Manager for Houlihan Lawrence’s Greenwich office, in a news release. "As the leading brokerage serving Greenwich, Connecticut, and with deep roots in our community, Houlihan Lawrence proudly marketed this bespoke home to a local, regional, national, and international audience."

According to the news release, the home was built in 1939 and designed by noted 20th century architects, Henry O. Chapman Jr. and Harold Beder. It was the original home of Oliver D. Mead.

"The residence, which was renovated and expanded to 8,100-plus square feet of beautifully scaled living space by current owners, showcases sophisticated interiors by the esteemed interior designers Cullman and Kravis of New York," the news release said. "There are panoramic water views from most main floor rooms, many opening to a magnificent wraparound waterfront terrace with [a] fireplace providing splendid indoor/outdoor entertaining flow."

The elegant formal living and dining rooms, handsome library, stunning Great Room with built-ins, coffered ceiling, and four-season radiant-heated solarium, also designed by John Murray, all feature wood-burning fireplaces. The family room/casual dining area is walled with windows that adjoin a grand gourmet custom kitchen centered by two granite islands. The main floor has a powder room and full bath.

There are seven bedrooms served by eight baths, including a luxurious primary suite with fireplace, his & her baths, and walk-in custom closet; a private suite ideal for guests; and a charming children's bunk room with built-ins. There is also a rooftop Captain's Walk with amazing vistas of Indian Harbor Yacht Club and across majestic Long Island Sound.

Sally Maloney was the exclusive listing agent of the property.