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 fireplaces, a spiral staircase, detailed woodwork, tile and wood floors, a generator, and a barroom. The grounds of the estate is surrounded by mature pine and birch trees and cascading waterfalls in the backyard.
This 1950’s New England estate named River Run is listed by Sotheby’s International Real Estate.
This is a look at the house from the vantage of the large grass lawn adorned with low stone walls, tall trees and walkways. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This side of the house shows the two-car garage on the far side with a wide concrete driveway that is contrasted by the white exterior walls. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a close look at the front of the house with an entryway flanked by tall pillars that support the balcony of the second floor. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the formal living room that has a tall ceiling, a fireplace topped with a painting and a beige sofa set to match the floor and walls. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The family room has a large mosaic stone wall that houses the fireplace topped with a wall-mounted fish decor. On the far corner is the wet bar with a peninsula bar. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The game room has a large dark wooden pool table with green carpet on its surface topped with a row of pendant lights. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the indoor pool of the house with bright white walls to match the white coffered ceiling. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a look at the side of the house with terracotta tiles on its walkway beside the lush landscaping filled with shrubs, trees and flowers on pots. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a look at the back of the house showcasing its bright eige exteriors that stand out against the landscaping. You can also see here the stone steps leading down to the river. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a look at the landscaping of the house with a spacious grass lawn, thick shrubs and tall trees. On the far side is the stone bridge that crosses the river. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a view of the terrace that has a concrete floor, wrought-iron railings and a view of the surrounding natural landscape. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This another view of the river surrounded by tall trees in the distance setting a grand scenery. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
The river running on the side of the house is improved with structures that give it a cascading rapids look. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is a view of the small stone bridge that crosses the river. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the man-made falls built on the river that gives it a cascading effect as well as provide a constant sound of running water. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is the stone cottage structure built on the side of the river connected to mosaic stone walls. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
This is an aerial view of the stone cottage by the river. Its earthy stone walls make it blend well with the landscaping beside the river. Image courtesy of Toptenrealestatedeals.com.
Many homes come with water features and postcard settings, but few can match this 1950’s New England estate surrounded by mature pine and birch trees and cascading waterfalls in the backyard.
On the banks of the Aspetuck River in Westport, Connecticut, the estate includes an 11,000-square-foot mansion with stone terraces that overlook the water and stone steps that meander down to the river and a classic stone lodge hugging the river – surrounded by more stone walls and two private bridges.
Built in 1955, the compound sets on 2.75 acres and includes seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, a tennis court, guest cottage, greenhouse, twelve-car garage, indoor and outdoor pools, four fireplaces, a spiral staircase, detailed woodwork, tile and wood floors, a generator, and a bar room. The main house is filled with cheerful sunlight from banks of French doors and windows.
Westport is one of America’s wealthiest towns, a commuting town to New York City with a history that goes back to the Revolutionary War in 1777 when British soldiers were trapped at Compo Beach by the Continental Army. It was the fictional home for Darrin and Samantha in the 1960’s TV show Bewitched and the real-life home of Paul Newman.
River Run estate, nestled along the banks of the Aspetuck River in Westport, Connecticut is now for sale. Priced at $3.7 million.
