Connecticut

Mark Twain died in 1910, leaving behind a legacy in American literature starring two young boys, Huckleberry Finn and Tom Sawyer. However, that is not really his name. Mark Twain is the pen name that Samuel Langhorne Clemens used when publishing his now-classic books. Interesting fact, a mark twain is a boating term that means …

The Greenwich, CT estate of legendary American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is now on the market, listed for $40 million. The estate sits on a 17-acre farm, with the main house measuring 14,000 square feet, with seven bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, as well as several additional formal rooms. All photos are used with permission …

Historic real estate rarely comes to market, but architecture fans can own the house designed by Arthur Cort Holden for himself. The Holden home in Darien, CT mixes modern design with austere while exterior walls that are populated by numerous glass windows. Located on a lush emerald green lot landscaped with shrubs and statuesque mature …

Architecture fans who appreciate the modern designs of The Harvard Five can now own the Wiley Speculative House, designed by Philip Johnson. The modest 2,225-square-feet home with detached duplex guesthouse carries an asking price of $1.575 million. The U-shaped home in New Canaan, CT, provides three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Its guest house provides two …

Following his death in 2013, many of the properties once owned by Seagram Whiskey tycoon Edgar Bronfman, Sr. sold immediately. His palatial estate in Westport, CT, however, remained in his family until it, too, was listed recently. The property includes a 9,000 square feet main house on the Aspertuck River with seven bedrooms, nine bathrooms, …

A graduate of Cornell University, Richard Meier started out by designing homes after the Modernist style.  He spent much of his early career working for the prestigious architectural firm Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill in New York City.  In the mid-1970s, he began working on larger, public buildings, such as the Contemporary Museum of Art in …

The gorgeous colonial mansion, conceived and built by Friendly’s Ice Cream co-founder Prestley Blake, is now on the market at $6.5 million. The mansion comes in at 10,000 square feet and is located in Somers, Connecticut. The recently-completed estate is a replica of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, featuring 11 rooms, five bedrooms, and five bathrooms. The …

Vince Camuto is the genius behind the Nine West shoe empire. The affordable designer shoes bought Camuto a French chateau type mansion in Greenwich, Connecticut. It’s now being sold at auction having been originally offered for sale at $26.6 million. All photos are used with permission from TopTenRealEstateDeals.com What Are Mansions Going For Nowadays? When …

Most famed as the man who designed the Glass House, Philip Cortelyou Johnson is an architect who is known around the world as one of the innovators of today’s Modern design. One of his famous homes is a house commissioned by the Wiley Development Co. in 1954. Known as the Wiley Speculative house, this 2,225-square-foot, …

Sunridge Farm is one of the great Industrial Age homes in Greenwich, Connecticut that was built back in 1900. This is now on the market priced at $9.208 million. The main house is measured at 11,017 square feet with seven bedrooms, eight baths, a tiled entry hall, arched doorways, beamed ceilings, formal living room, dining …

The Greenwich Village, Connecticut mansion that has been owned by President Donald Trump and former wife Ivana is on the market. The home, which was built in 1939 and was purchased by the Trumps $4 million as a “starter” mansion in the early ’80s. It is now on the market for a mere $45 million. …

On the banks of the Aspetuck River in Westport, Connecticut, is a 1950’s New England estate built back in 1955. The River Run estate is priced at $3.7 million. The estate is measured at 11,000 square feet with seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a tennis court, guest cottage, greenhouse, twelve-car garage, indoor and outdoor pools, four …

A modernist home on 92 acres in Falls Village, Connecticut designed by Ezra Winter is now on the market. Originally named Juniper Hill, the Winterhouse can now be bought at a price of $3.95 million. The modernist house is measured at 8,230 square feet with four levels, eleven rooms, four bedrooms, and four bathrooms. The …

I once had a friend who said he fell in love with a chair. My friend was otherwise a very normal guy, but the chair, I have to admit, was extraordinary. The Wassily Chair was a creation of the famous Hungarian-born twentieth-century architect Marcel Breuer when he was in residence at the Bauhaus in Germany …

Noel Coward’s home is pure classic elegance. The estate is on the market for $7.75 million. The Fairfield Connecticut home is where Noel Coward resided for many years when he was working on Broadway. He was known as “The Primary” due to his multiple talents. The English Manner home is 5,089 sq ft. and has …

Frank Lloyd Wright is known as one of America’s greatest architects of all time. During his 70 year career, he has created numerous houses, offices, churches, schools, hotels, museums, and skyscrapers, most of which still exist today. Owning one of his homes or buildings would be like owning a piece of history. One of his …

Elliot Noyes is an architect known for a simple design style that worked with the natural surroundings. Brown House is made of wood and glass. It’s startlingly simple yet luxurious. It flows with the terraced lawn adding visual interest. Inside, the uncomplicated design adds to the elegance of this Midcentury Modern estate in New Canaan. …

Admirers of the fashion industry will certainly know and respect the name Alexander Julian. Julian has won numerous Coty Awards and Cutty Sark awards for his one famous clothing line named “Colors” after his penchant for innovative displays of color. Julian also designed the uniforms for the Charlotte Hornets and a set of textiles for …

Mark Twain, who was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens, on November 30, 1835, in Florida, Missouri, was not only a famous American author but was also an entrepreneur, print publisher, lecturer, and humorist. He was hailed as the “greatest humorist the United States” has ever produced and fellow famous author William Faulkner once referred to him …

There is a Palladian-style classic house in New Canaan, Conneticut designed in 1982 by world renowned architect Allan Greenberg that was owned by George Lichtblau who was the inventor of the clip-on, anti-shoplifting tags in retail stores. This classic house is on the market priced at $8.5 million. The house was named Huckleberry House and …

Philip Johnson is a world-renown American architect known for developing designs that defined postmodern architecture. He pioneered designs that make standard designs appear primitive, and even- at times- foolish. We took a look at one of his most famous works, the Philip Johnson Glass House – and, as the saying goes, we refrain from throwing …

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 …

Historic Charles Lindbergh Estate owned by the American aviator Charles Lindbergh, the first Aviator who achieved the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean is on for sale on the market. The main house is priced at $11.75 million while the guest house is priced at $6.3 million. The estate, which features a 5,663-square-foot, …

Regis Philbin is a beloved talk show host, television presenter and game show host who has been in the entertainment business longer than half of our readers have likely been alive. He and his wife, Joy Philbin, own a magnificent home in Northern Connecticut worth an estimated $4.5 million. The total floor space is equal …