135 Old Branchville Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06812

This sophisticated mid-century modern estate with Guest house is located on 5.75 beautiful acres in Southern Ridgefield, offering panoramic views with loads of privacy and abuts 7 acres of land conservancy. The home was built by prolific writer Cornelius Ryan (who wrote A Bridge to Far & The Longest Day) and was featured twice in House Beautiful magazine. This gorgeous home offers 6,186 sq. ft of living space in the main house with 6 bedrooms, 5 ½ bathrooms with an open floor plan. The Entry and Main levels offer 2’ x 2’ cleft slate tile flooring, which provide a stylish counterpoint to the gleaming white walls, exposed beams, fieldstone fireplace and modern light fixtures. The Living Room features walnut-stained beams, skylights, floor-to-ceiling windows, wall of bookshelves, magnificent double-sided floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace, wet bar, Powder Room and multiple sitting areas. The spacious Dining Room is open to the Butler’s Pantry and Chef’s Kitchen that offers marble countertops with tile backsplash, pristine white cabinetry, center island and high-end stainless-steel appliances. The Primary Suite is lofted above the Living Room and features his and her bathrooms, two large cedar closets with additional closets and built-in cabinetry. There are three additional Bedrooms and two full Bathrooms on the Entry level and two Bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill Bathroom on the lower level that have their own entry, making them ideal for an in-law or staff suite. Rounding out

this lower level is a kitted-out Laundry Room and a well-organized storage closet with built-in shelving. Adjacent to the Main House is a 1,230 sq. ft. Guest House with attached three-car Garage. The Guest House features one Bedroom, a full Bathroom, Kitchen,  Great Room with vaulted ceiling,  fireplace, wet bar and washer/dryer. The property offers two bluestone terraces, a cedar pergola draped with wisteria, 28’ x 40’ fenced and gated garden with new planting beds and adjacent garden shed and impressive plantings. There are abundant flowering trees for the spring and impressive canopied oaks and maples for shady summers and colorful autumns. The home has a full-house generator for peace of mind, expansive flat lawns that provide sites for a future tennis court and pool.  Located close to downtown Ridgefield and an easy commute to New York City.

This impressive mid-century modern home w/panoramic views located only an hour from NYC was once home to prolific writer Cornelius Ryan & featured in House Beautiful. A streamlined, open concept aesthetic is complemented by bluestone paths, stacked stonewalls & panes of glass to create a relaxing private compound incl a Guest House & a 3-car garage. The home flows graciously from one room to another & is perfect for hosting large gatherings. The Great Room incl an incredible floor to ceiling, double-sided fireplace w/picture windows, skylights & wood beams, a Wet Bar & Powder Room. The spacious Dining Room is open to a Butler’s Pantry & the eat-in Kitchen is a chef’s dream. The lofted Master Suite has His & Hers WIC and His & Hers stone Baths. There are 5 add'l large BRs. The 2 Lower Level BRs function perfectly as an in-law or au paire suite w/privacy, Jack & Jill bath & a separate entrance. The 1230 sq ft, 1BR guest house incl a kitchen, full bath & vaulted great room w/a fireplace & wet bar. The stunning property wows from every angle: beautiful approach; rolling, sculpted grounds; stone walls; level grassy areas; bluestone patios & a stunning pergola adorned w/vines. The woodland views from the rear of the residence are spectacular offering a kaleidoscope of color during fall, haunting winter scenes & the promise of an endless green summer. Truly, a work of art close to all Ridgefield has to offer. Easy commute to NYC. Generator.