The most discerning of homeowners might be interested to know about the Granary, an old home in New England which was recently listed as being for sale.
The statement concerning how it is an older house is true in the sense of the building’s history after its original construction in 1840, but the building date doesn’t give a true sense of how impeccably the home has been maintained over the years and how it has been renovated and refurbished to assure it’s kept at the height of modern architectural technology with features which might typically only be expected in newer buildings.
The house is well worth the $20 million dollar price tag, set by the Whitney Museum of American Art, the company endorsed by the last owner, Melva Brooks, who ran the property as both a home and museum.
A focused look at the home’s centerpiece attraction outside near the home’s main entry. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The stone exterior of the house is just absolutely stunning. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A closer view at the stone exterior of the house, along with its glass windows. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The house features a stylish staircase with wooden steps, wooden rails and handrails. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused and closer look at the staircase’s elegant-looking handrails. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another closer look at the staricase’s gorgeous handrails. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the home’s second floor landing with built-in tables and shelves on both sides. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The second floor offers a large library area with multiple tables and chairs set along with multiple built-in bookshelves. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home features white walls and a custom white ceiling lighted by recessed ceiling lights. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Large living space boasting a set of luxurious seats and other pieces of furniture. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The living space boasts luxurious sofa set with a large magnificent fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
There’s a home office with a very stylish desk and chair set along with a stunning modish couch on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Dining room boasting an elegant dining table and chairs set surrounded by very attractive walls. There’s also a magnificent fireplace on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This area offers a sink counter along with a wooden dining table set on the side. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Kitchen with a large center island boasting a striking black countertop similar with the kitchen counter. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the kitchen featuring its kitchen counter and the center island with elegant black countertops. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The primary bedroom offers a large bed set that is very classy, set under the room’s custom ceiling. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bedroom also has a sitting area with two chairs and a center table set near the white fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This bathroom boasts its gorgeous white marble tiles flooring. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The bathroom also offers a wooden sink counter offering two large vessel sinks. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another one of bathroom suites. This one boasts white tiles walls and flooring topped by a lovely bathroom rug. There’s also a pedestal sink. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This room boasts its large table with an elegant design on its top, covered by a thick glass. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A focused look at the living room’s marble tiles fireplace. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A much closer look at the gorgeous fireplace’s black marble tiles material. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is one of the fireplaces in the house. This one has a beige finish. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home’s backyard is just wonderful. This view showcases this staircase covered with lawns. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The home’s garden offers this walkway that boasts very lovely outdoor views. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the home’s walkway exploring the beauty of the home’s landscape. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another view at the home’s exterior along with the property’s wide and beautiful garden. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Side view of the home’s walkway that explored the property’s wide and beautiful garden. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Side view of the home’s Art Gallery building surrounded by the property’s gorgeous garden. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
A patio in the home’s garden, surrounded by the lovely greenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This walkway on the side of the home also offers a magnificent view of the surrounding greenery. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another closer look at the home’s stunning exterior, taken during sunset. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Another look at the property’s home and gorgeous garden surrounded by the stunning landscape. Images courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The house proper is a 9,000 square foot five-bedroom, six-bath home on a 51-acre lot in Sharon, Connecticut. The house is a wonderful place for entertaining guests for an afternoon or for extended stays, as it has wonderful open interior design and offers gorgeous views from multiple decks and porches of the surrounding countryside. Multiple fireplaces provide a comfortable and inviting source of heat and light which is bound to impress visitors. The private primary’s suite is spacious and the perfect area to relax, whether in the evening or when first waking up in the morning.
The main house is great for guests, nut the property also includes three separate guest houses. Each of these houses is designed to be just as impressive, considerably built to exacting standards anyone used to the nicest of houses will admire. A pool is located on the acreage, a wonderful means of exercise and relaxation during the summer months.
There are also gardens on the grounds along with a greenhouse for winter planting, and yet another small home designed to house the full-time groundskeeper as a lovely benefit to the job. A further notable point is how the property is fenced and gated for privacy and security and has a carefully designed landscape that is beautiful to look at and separates the land into distinct areas that give a further sense of privacy.
The Granary is a 14,000 square foot art gallery located in Litchfield County. It was built in 2009 by Structure Works construction company after being designed by architect Steven Learner. The building includes a general seating and guest area, display rooms for art and artifacts, and has two protected storage vaults accessible with a service elevator. The building is designed with appropriate backup systems to assure the temperature and humidity remain constant so any art or antiques are assumed to be stored in the best of conditions.
The package is listed for sale through the Klemm Real Estate agency in Washington, Connecticut with Graham, Peter, and Carolyn Klemm as the contacts to discuss making an offer through. The asking price is $20 million, a fair price considering everything that comes with the property and the historic value of the area.