WOW House: A Significant Historic Estate In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Take advantage of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the few remaining significant historic estates in the tri-state area, according to Realtor.com.

Spanning over 200 acres on 12 separate tax lots, the Hillandale Estate boasts more than 17,000+ square feet of living space in the manor house, with an indoor Olympic size swimming pool, two guest homes, an outdoor pool, pool house, greenhouse, two horse barns and private lakes.

• Address: 1233 Rock Rimmon Rd, Stamford, Connecticut
• Price: $49,500,000
• Square Feet: 17003
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 10 Full and 4 Half Baths
• Built: 1900

Features:

The property straddles the Connecticut/Westchester border. Built in 1900, the 8-bedroom, 10-bathroom main house features ornate period details including imported marble, limestone, onyx and stained glass.

Fireplaces serve as focal points of the hand-carved paneled formal living and dining rooms, cloakroom, library, conservatory and breakfast room. An entertainer's dream, this estate can easily accommodate even the largest indoor or outdoor events.

With its stately stone masonry and its clay-tiled roof, this European-style estate is a striking reminder of what can be accomplished when master craftspeople are given the finest materials. The grounds include manicured gardens, private lakes, wooded trails and an enchanting hedge maze for children.

The estate enjoys 5.5 miles of private roads. The home was originally built for the Sulzberger family, longtime publishers of The New York Times.

The current owners have loving restored and upgraded the property with over $30 million in improvements, and additions that doubled the size of the manor home.

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