Jazz Great Dave Brubeck's Wilton Home Is On The Market​

WILTON, CT — The former Wilton home of legendary jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck is up for sale.

Brubeck purchased the property in Wilton in 1961 and commissioned the home from architect Beverly David Thorne, mandating a design inspired by a recent trip to Japan, according to Variety. That inspiration can be seen in the property's moon gate, shoji sliding doors and garden with multiple fountains and bridges.

Brubeck and his wife, jazz lyricist Iola Whitlock, called Wilton their home the rest of their lives, and raised their six children here. The couple was married for 70 years. Dave died in 2012 and Iola in 2014, but their children have kept the house the way it was when their parents moved in, according to a 2019 feature in Town & Country magazine.

Here's the listing as it originally appeared on Realtor.com

• Address: 221 Millstone Rd, Wilton, Connecticut
• Price: $2,750,000
• Square Feet: 6252
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1963
• Features: Dave Brubeck's Mid-Century CT Estate is now on the market. Architect Beverley David Thorne designed the house to fit the land, locating it where one can listen to the babbling streams and enjoy the views of nature on this landscaped property, while affording the complete serenity. The house, with its Japanese-inspired gardens enjoys a sense of calm. The handsome, low profile 6, 200sf home is understated from the outside - only by stepping into the foyer does its jaw-dropping interior reveal a breathtaking and seamless connection with nature. The step-down living room with a contemporary fireplace overlooks the two babbling brooks and pond accented with fountains. Dave's music studio features a soaring 20-foot ceiling, magnificent clerestory wall, sliding patio doors, built-ins and balcony. The formal dining room with sliding doors is enhanced by Shoji screen-doors which open to a wraparound porch and solarium. The flow continues with a study/au pair suite, family room, spacious kitchen and breakfast room with access to the outdoor living spaces. Tree-top water views are enjoyed in the couple's master bedroom suite featuring a charming porch, dressing room and full bathroom. 7 more bedrooms (3 en-suite) and 1-1/2 additional bathrooms offer garden-facing windows and custom built-ins. A playroom or exercise room complements an indoor pool with a heated spa. This property is truly magical. Five adjacent lots that span an additional 18 acres are also optionally available for sale.

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