Originally built in 1726 and extensively remodeled, reimagined and re-engineered in 2007, 149 Dudley Road is a rare country estate where nearly three centuries of history meet sophisticated modern living. Set behind gates on more than five magnificent level acres, this exceptional property combines timeless New England character, beautifully considered interiors and extraordinary amenities in an idyllic, park-like setting. The main residence is warm, elegant and filled with natural light, with wide-board floors, handsome millwork, dramatic stone fireplaces, original architectural details and inviting covered and wraparound porches that honor the home's remarkable heritage. Generously scaled rooms and an open, effortless flow are complemented by a stunning kitchen and beautifully appointed baths featuring luxurious finishes that are both classic and timeless. Designed equally for intimate everyday living and memorable entertaining, the home extends seamlessly outdoors. An exceptional outdoor living room with fireplace and pergola, expansive tiered terraces, heated pool and spa create a private resort-like setting surrounded by mature landscaping, sweeping lawns and a picturesque freshwater pond. Adding another dimension to the property is the extraordinary three-story carriage barn-a destination unto itself. With expansive entertaining and recreation spaces, offices, a spectacular secret "Speak Easy" and extensive garage and storage capacity for car collections, boats
and recreation spaces, offices, a spectacular secret "Speak Easy" and extensive garage and storage capacity for car collections, boats and recreational vehicles, the barn offers remarkable flexibility for a wide range of pursuits. A high-capacity generator provides additional peace of mind. Throughout the property, thoughtful details reveal themselves at every turn-from stained glass and original wood, stone and metalwork to shiplap, tucked-away spaces and compelling views across the grounds. Historic yet thoroughly modern, grand yet welcoming, 149 Dudley Road is more than a beautiful country home. It is a truly magical estate-one that has evolved gracefully through the centuries and is ready for its next chapter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1726Year Built
5.34 acresLot Size
$504Price/Sq.Ft.
8 car garageParking
Listed by Melissa Rwambuya• William Raveis Real Estate
Originally built in 1726 & extensively remodeled, reimagined and re-engineered in 2007. The main house features generous light filled rooms w/ dramatic stone frpls, wide board flrs, open floor plan and modern finishes. Appreciate the stunning kitchen & baths appointed with today’s most desired finishes, all classic in sensibility and design. Exceptional outdoor living room w/ fireplace, pergola and tiered patios. Heated pool with spa. Beautiful level property w/ mature landscaping & scenic fresh water pond. 3 story barn features numerous entertaining spaces including room for car collections,boat & jet ski storage, indoor playground, offices and high capacity generator.
In the bucolic neighborhoods of Fairchester ( Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY) pride of home is ubiquitous. You see it in the well-kept houses, the gated gardens, the glistening pools. Many homes are lovely. Only a few, however, are magical. 149 Dudley Road is one of them. Time is suspended here. The casually elegant country home is, at once, both old and new. Wide board flooring, handsome millwork, stone fireplaces, covered and wrap-around porches bring the character and quality of yesteryear into today. Light-filled rooms and state-of-the -art amenities combine today’s casual lifestyle with the home’s timeless grace. There is history to this home. Originally built in 1726 and extensively remodeled, reimagined and re-engineered in 2007, 149 Dudley Road has always been a home brimming with life. People loved one another here. Children chased each other around the property - more than five level acres of lawn and leafy trees. Fabulous dinners were conjured up in the kitchen.Dreams were spun in the bedrooms. Birthdays, anniversaries, successes were celebrated in the living and dining rooms. This is a home where happiness lived and still does.Happiness is as embedded in 149 Dudley Road as are the nails that support the framing from the cellar beams to the roof rafters. You can feel this magical quality as soon as the gates to the property open wide to embrace you. The terraces, the outdoor dining and living areas, the pool and spa compete for your attention with the expansive acreage and pretty pond. And, then, there’s the carriage barn! Three stories of charmed living space and garages for both cars and boats.See for yourself. Appreciate the stunning kitchen and baths appointed with today’s most desired finishes, all classic in sensibility and design. Walk through the welcoming rooms. Discover tucked-away closets, stained glass windows, original wood and stone and metal features, shiplap and more. Let the compelling views from the park-like grounds draw you to the windows. Sit by the pool. Feel the magic. Imagine happiness - yours and your family’s - in this remarkable home.In a very real sense, home is everything. Make yours magical. Come home to 149 Dudley Road.