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WOW House: Richard Foster-Designed Ridgefield Home

WOW House: This home, listed on realtor.com, is where Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck and others studied acting, the broker says.

RIDGEFIELD, CT — Located on North Salem Road in Ridgefield, this 5,537 square foot, 12 acre property is on the market for $2,975,000, according to realtor.com.

  • Address: 805 N Salem Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut
  • Price: $2,975,000
  • Square Feet: 5537
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3 Full and 2 Half Baths
  • Built: 1986
  • Features: Unique contemporary home designed by renowned architect Richard Foster, whose work also include the Glass House. Southern facing granite entry leads to sky lit 25ft atrium. The main level features 12ft glass doors which open to a slate terrace with 50 mile vistas. Kitchen flows to the family room with gas fireplace. Master suite includes marble fireplace, walk-in and bath spa. Impeccable lighting enhances the exterior, interior and 6 car garage. Lower level family room with glass doors lead to blue stone patio, pool, stone wall, 2 bed room guest house and full size gym. It is here that actors Marilyn Monroe, Gregory Peck and more, studied under famed acting coach Michael Chekhov. 12 acres are surrounded on three sides by privacy evergreens.

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