{"id":344658,"date":"2025-09-23T08:51:59","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T12:51:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.sothebysrealty.com\/?p=344658"},"modified":"2025-10-16T16:36:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T20:36:10","slug":"inside-an-elegant-welcoming-estate-in-greenwich","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-an-elegant-welcoming-estate-in-greenwich\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside an Elegant, Welcoming Estate in Greenwich"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the heart of the lush, luxurious community of Greenwich, this carefully rejuvenated 1923 residence combines Old World elegance with a sense of storybook warmth and whimsy, creating an oasis for effortless day-to-day living and festive entertaining.<\/h2>\n

\"\"<\/a>A gloriously green 1.68-acre setting in an exclusive Greenwich enclave and architectural elements recalling classic homes in the English countryside imbue this handsome 1923 home<\/a> with an ambience of refinement. Yet it possesses a sense of storybook warmth and whimsy with pitched rooflines, towering chimneys, dazzling leaded-glass windows, arched doorways, and a fantastical fa\u00e7ade of brick, stone, and half timbering. Meanwhile, the 5,823-square-foot interiors exude an ambience that is undeniably welcoming, with honey-hued hardwood floors, invitingly low-slung ceilings accented by wood beams, carefully positioned mellow lighting, stone fireplaces, and numerous windows and French doors connecting the indoors with their verdant natural surroundings. The overall feel is undeniably distinctive\u2014simultaneously sophisticated and charming.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/em>Greenwich, Connecticut<\/a> | Tracey Koorbusch<\/a>,\u00a0Sotheby\u2019s International Realty \u2013 Greenwich Brokerage<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Ideal for both effortless day-to-day living and festive entertaining, the residence features a spacious living room with multiple sitting areas and a fireplace, a formal dining room bookended by two dramatic glass-enclosed wine cellars, and an alluring bar with exposed brick, a beamed oak ceiling, and a rugged stone fireplace. Cooks of all skill levels will appreciate the generous kitchen and its expansive island, counter seating, and superior-caliber appliances\u2014including a 60-inch Wolf range, a Sub-Zero refrigerator-freezer, KitchenAid refrigerated drawers, and two Miele dishwashers. Nearby is a convenient scullery with a built-in Miele espresso system, a True beverage refrigerator, and abundant storage options.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>For more private moments, a quiet office with thoughtful built-ins is secluded behind steel-framed glass doors. Each of the seven bedroom suites is accompanied by a custom closet and a stylish bath with radiant-heated floors. The primary suite is an idyllic private oasis featuring its own fireplace and an exceptional bath with a \u201cwet room\u201d and a discreet water closet. Tucked above the garage is a guest apartment offering a kitchenette and a living area. The home\u2019s careful restoration introduced such contemporary conveniences as smart home automation by Control4, a Sonos sound system, and comprehensive security for peace of mind.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The kitchen, bar, and living room all open to an enviable outdoor lounge\u2014heated for year-round comfort\u2014and terrace with a striking built-in grilling area. Beyond is a heated saltwater swimming pool and spa surrounded by sweeping swaths of lawn, stately stone walls, and grounds dashingly landscaped with flourishing hydrangeas and dramatic ornamental grasses. The estate\u2019s whimsical motif continues in vibrant vegetable and flower beds with an enchanting fountain serving as the centerpiece of this\u2014a picturesque, personal secret garden in the heart of the lush, luxurious community of Greenwich.<\/p>\n

Discover luxury homes for sale and rent around the world on sothebysrealty.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In the heart of the lush, luxurious community of Greenwich, this carefully rejuvenated 1923 residence combines Old World elegance with a sense of storybook warmth and whimsy, creating an oasis for effortless day-to-day living and festive entertaining. A gloriously green 1.68-acre setting in an exclusive Greenwich enclave and architectural elements recalling classic homes in the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":232770370,"featured_media":344660,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_hide_featured_image":false,"_jetpack_featured_image_duplicate_dismissed":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1399],"tags":[1428],"class_list":["post-344658","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-and-design","tag-connecticut"],"jetpack_likes_enabled":false,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pf4gbL-1rF0","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":347592,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-glorious-coastal-getaway-in-greenwich\/","url_meta":{"origin":344658,"position":0},"title":"Inside a Glorious Coastal Getaway in Greenwich","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"July 28, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"This charismatic 6,852-square-foot home in a coveted private waterfront community offers a rare opportunity to live amid a picture-perfect coastal tableau, with some 2,000 square feet of patios and balconies encouraging appreciation of sunsets, sunrises, and views of Long Island Sound. The scene feels pulled from the pages of a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"exterior of Greenwich, CT home","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-4.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-4.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-4.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-4.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-4.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1-4.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":345519,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-queen-anne-idyll-in-greenwich\/","url_meta":{"origin":344658,"position":1},"title":"Inside a Queen Anne Idyll in Greenwich","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"December 2, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Near the water in a prestigious area of Greenwich, this 1890 estate\u2014a picturesque main residence, a charming carriage house, a refreshing pool, and impossibly green gardens\u2014is a paradigm of the fairytale Queen Anne aesthetic that incorporates contemporary comforts and conveniences. With their pitched rooflines, towers and turrets, breezy wraparound porches,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"blue library in Queen Anne home","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":341517,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-waterfront-haven-in-old-greenwich\/","url_meta":{"origin":344658,"position":2},"title":"Inside a Waterfront Haven in Old Greenwich","author":"SIR Admin","date":"April 23, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"The scene seems pulled from a storybook: a boat crosses the waters of Greenwich Cove and moors at a private dock, where a rugged stone wall runs alongside a swath of lush green grass and clusters of mature shade trees. Adirondack chairs provide a perfect perch for relaxing amid ocean\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-2-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-2-1024x683.jpg?resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/static-sir-corp-blog-production.gtsstatic.net\/blog-api\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/1-2-1024x683.jpg?resize=525%2C300 1.5x"},"classes":[]},{"id":404,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-greenwichs-stonehaven\/","url_meta":{"origin":344658,"position":3},"title":"Inside Greenwich\u2019s Stonehaven","author":"Procurement Admin","date":"February 4, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Stonehaven is nestled amid 18.43 acres of greenery and woodland in the coveted, celebrated Conyers Farm community. Dating to the early years of the 20th century, Greenwich\u2019s 1,480-acre Conyers Farm is an essential element of what is now known as one of the most exclusive, esteemed communities in the U.S.\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/header.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":348420,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-a-quintessential-greenwich-estate\/","url_meta":{"origin":344658,"position":4},"title":"Inside a Quintessential Greenwich Estate","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"October 20, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"With its refined symmetry, stone and clapboard fa\u00e7ade, pitched slate-shingled roof, and abundant multipaned windows, this spectacular seven-bedroom home exemplifies the singular style of Greenwich, Connecticut. Were a dictionary or an architectural tome to fall open to the page defining \u201cGreenwich style,\u201d any photo featured there might well resemble those\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"view of Greenwich, Connecticut home in the distance up the long, gated drive surrounded by manicured trees","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":348294,"url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/inside-an-expansive-greenwich-getaway\/","url_meta":{"origin":344658,"position":5},"title":"Inside an Expansive Greenwich Getaway","author":"Natalie Davis","date":"October 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Rather than the English countryside\u2014where similar inspiring Tudor-style manors abound\u2014this 17,121-square-foot residence enjoys a lush stateside setting on a prestigious thoroughfare in the coveted community of Greenwich. With its pitched gabled rooflines, enduring wood shingles, decorative half timbering, rugged stonework, boxwood-bordered gardens, and handsome masonry fireplaces, this majestic manor could\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Home and Design"","block_context":{"text":"Home and Design","link":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/category\/home-and-design\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"exterior of Tudor-style estate in Greenwich, Connecticut","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.jpg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2.jpg?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/header-4.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344658","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/232770370"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=344658"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344658\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":344976,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/344658\/revisions\/344976"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/344660"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=344658"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=344658"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sothebysrealty.com\/extraordinary-living-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=344658"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}