Wow! House: 'Elegant Country Home' In Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Resting on 2.16 acres on Ponus Avenue in Norwalk, this home was once owned by the "legendary Mary Martin of Peter Pan fame," according to the listing on realtor.com.

The home was built in 1825 and has three bedrooms, four bathrooms and multiple fireplaces. It is on the market for $1,249,000 and is presented by Meghan Gatt with William Raveis Real Estate - Darien.

• Address: 171 Ponus Ave, Norwalk, Connecticut
• Price: $1,249,000
• Square Feet: 3160
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1825
• Features: Fall in love with this elegant country home that has been lovingly restored top to bottom to meet today's standards and design elements. The spectacular high-end chef's kitchen is light-filled, ideal for entertaining and opens to the spacious family room with fireplace. The formal living and dining rooms, both with fireplaces, overlook the flagstone veranda with wisteria vines, the field stone walls adjacent to the gardens and the rolling lawn beyond. There are three well sized bedrooms upstairs all with luxurious en suite bathrooms and large closets. Mature, perennial gardens surround the property providing exceptional views of nature from every window of the house. The combination of character, style and modern amenities is unmatched. The storied history of the house will delight historians and Broadway buffs. Formerly owned by the legendary Mary Martin of Peter Pan fame, who chose this home as a peaceful retreat less than hour's commute from Manhattan. Attached 2 car garage with potting room. Close to the Merritt Parkway, I-95 and Metro North and just under one hour to New York City.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.