Extraordinary Mid-Century Masterpiece! Built by architect Almos Evans in 1940 for Edward Steichen, the famed photographer and director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art. Beautifully positioned overlooking a private pond & sited on nearly 13 acres featuring a marriage of glass, stone, and shiplap. Upon entry, you'll be greeted by sun-filled spaces boasting an iconic style with clean lines & high ceilings. The impressive Living Room features a soaring 13-Ft Ceiling, stone fireplace, walls of glass - overlooking the water with French Doors to a deck for easy indoor-outdoor entertainment. The sleek & spacious Chef's Kitchen is equipped w/Cerused Oak, Quartz, & high-end appliances, and plenty of workspace seamlessly opening to the Living Room/Dining Area - ideal for amazing Sunset dinners. The adjacent Office with water views creates the perfect work from home space. The Family Room, with Floor-to-Ceiling windows trimmed in Mahoganey plus private patio is the perfect music room or study. The Primary Suite is a sanctuary overlooking the water & features a spa bath and plenty of closet space. The Mudroom & Laundry complete the main level. The Lower-Level features 2 Bedrooms, an updated Full Bath, Half Bath plus amazing storage. The private waterfront site with nearly thirteen private acres surrounded by Topstone Park, and gorgeous grounds. Minutes to shopping and restaurants. Approx 1 hr. to NYC.
Single-familyProperty Type
1940Year Built
12.88 acresLot Size
$867Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Karla Murtaugh• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Listed by Kim Morris• Ginnel Real Estate
Bought with Karla Murtaugh• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #24025411
Redfin Estimate
$2,152,920
$47K since sold in October 2024$6,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 138.1% higher than the average sale price ($904K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
12.88 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,483
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
271205
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Oct 2, 2025 • Active
Deck
Remodel
Feb 24, 2025 • Final
Heating, ventilation and air conditioning or oil tank installation
Gas
Plumbing
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