Georgian Colonial Wow House In North Haven Offers Details Of A Bygone Era

NORTH HAVEN, CT -- Today's Wow House offers the kind of workmanship that is rare today: elaborate molding detail, beamed ceilings, arch doorways and patterned hardwood floors, all adding up to distinctive elegance.

• Address: 5000 Ridge Rd, North Haven, Connecticut
• Price: $1,375,000
• Square Feet: 5392
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1936
• Features: The Twin Gates Estate is situated on 9 private acres in the heart of Sleeping Giant. This 1936 Georgian Colonial boasts the quality, detail and workmanship of a bygone era: elaborate molding detail, beamed ceiling, arch doorways and patterned hardwood floors. Also includes: columned upper level family room with built-ins and French door to terrace; grand size living room and dining room opening onto canopied brick and stone terrace; a ladies and gentlemen's lounge with wet bar; first floor master and two first floor offices with private entrances. Additionally, there are two separate dwellings on the property; a remodeled efficiency apartment with attached greenhouse and the second is a one bedroom apartment with the 6 car garage. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history; within minutes to Quinnipiac, Yale and downtown New Haven.

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