Stamford Wow! House: First Time On The Market In 40+ Years

STAMFORD, CT -- Built in 1912, this Stamford waterfront home is on the market for the first time in more than 40 years, offering a once in a lifetime opportunity, according to the listing on realtor.com.

The "Richardsonian American Country Home" measures 5,175 square feet and rests on a gated, 1.67 acre parcel that is "the most southern property on Shippan Point." The asking price is $11,950,000, and it is presented by Robbie Blosio with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

• Address: 123 Saddle Rock Rd, Stamford, Connecticut
• Price: $11,950,000
• Square Feet: 5175
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 7 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1912
• Features: Welcome to Saddle Rock House. A once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of Long Island Sound's premier waterfront properties. This property is the most southern property on Shippan Point. First time on the open market in over 40 years. Designed by the esteemed Hunt & Hunt Architects in 1914. The 15 room main residence is a Richardsonian American Country Home crafted in quarried ashlar stone with a variegated slate roof. The spectacular gated property is 1.67 manicured acres with direct water to the east, south and west. Total waterfront is an unprecedented 956 feet. Local boaters will recognize the Banzai tree on the south lawn which now stands where a cannon once protected the Stamford and New York Harbors during both World Wars. The property includes a guest house, heated salt, water pool, pool house grotto, cabana, lighted tennis court and boat launch. The romantic master suite opens to a generous balcony that enjoys the eastern sunrise as well as western sunsets. With 7 total bedrooms and 7 baths, this timeless estate has been recently updated with modern amenities and smart home technology. The cozy guest cottage, with water views, has 1 full bedroom and bath. Amenities include servants or guest suite, wine cellar, security system, irrigation system, specimen gardens, and a whole house generator. If all that is not enough, this captivating property has unobstructed views of the Manhattan skyline. Main Residence 5,175 Sq Ft. Guest Cottage 589 Sq Ft. Pool House Grotto 449 Sq FT. Pool Cabana 156 Sq Ft. Total 6,369 Sq Ft per Public Records.

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