Real Estate

Your New Home in Ridgefield Brings Its Own Fireworks

Built in 1880 by renowned architect Charles B. Northrup, it was the stomping grounds for Jackie Bouvier Kennedy and her aunt, Maude Davis.

RIDGEFIELD, CT -- You are just a stone's throw to all Ridgefield has to offer including the Prospector Theatre, dog park, sporting amenities, 5-star restaurants, boutique shopping and schools.

  • Address: 48 E Ridge Rd, Ridgefield, Connecticut
  • Price: $2,475,000
  • Square Feet: 6163
  • Bedrooms: 6
  • Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
  • Built: 1880
  • Features: Tower Cottage is an architectural treasure featuring original detailing & charm, yet also perfectly suited for a modern lifestyle. The lovingly restored Queen Anne Victorian is the definition of an iconic property & is beautifully sited on a ridge high above the village. It is also in an ideal location for commuting to Manhattan w/the Katonah Train Station shuttle stopping only steps away. Built in 1880 by renowned architect Charles B. Northrup, the home's fascinating history incl summertime visits by a young Jackie Bouvier Kennedy when her aunt, Maude Davis, owned it as a summer residence. The impressive wrap-around porch leads into a spacious front hall with well-proportioned rooms, fabulous flow, 10-foot ceilings, 4 fireplaces & classic architectural details that cannot be reproduced today. The new kitchen features white custom cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops, a Bertazzoni stove, two wall ovens, separate full-size Subzero refrigerator & freezer units, & the original coal stove. Other rooms incl formal dining room, living room, breakfast room, butler's pantry, 6 bedrooms, library & an office. Expansive views of the lawn, gardens, or gunite pool can be enjoyed from every window, but are most impressive from the three-story turret. Truly the definition of a Signature Property.

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