Address: 17 Greenbrier Road, Westport, CT
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4 full
Square feet: 4,360
Price: $3,350,000
In 2023, the homeowners of this classically modern home in Westport’s private and coveted Coleytown neighborhood, an architect and interior designer, completely transformed their 1960s colonial from the ground floor up to create an organic New England sanctuary flooded with natural light and surrounded by nature. As you approach the front door, the home’s dark façade and large granite pavers gives the sense that the home is at one with its surroundings. The front door with linear glass windows gives a glimpse of the serene interiors. “When you step in, it’s all about the art and their beautiful furniture,” says Carrie Klein Perkins, real estate agent with RE/MAX Heritage in Westport, CT, of the frame-in renovation, completed by Wimmer & Wimmer Design.
Six-inch rift cut white oak flooring, large windows and Marvin glass doors, and LED recessed lights by WAC Lighting throughout create interior spaces that are light and bright. Dimmers and accent lighting set the mood in the evening. The spacious and open living room with fireplace, walks out to a private deck for outdoor dining. “The home has a really tranquil vibe,” says Perkins.
The custom Plain and Fancy gourmet chef’s kitchen has custom walnut cabinetry with 5/4” doors and Rocky Mountain Hardware pulls, and a Porcelanosa tile backsplash. An appliance garage keeps countertops neat. A large island with a white quartz countertop and butcher block accent provides plenty of workspace for the home cook. All appliances are Wolf and Sub-Zero including the wine cooler. A warming drawer, microwave, two dishwashers, two sinks and open shelving, provide all the tools for entertaining and cooking.
The primary suite has custom bookshelves and lighting to display loved items. “The full floor-to-ceiling glass pivot door isn’t something you see very often,” says Perkins of the entry to the room. “It makes just going into the space sort of special.” Electronic shades give privacy at the click of a button, but with views of trees all around the home, privacy is easy to come by. The spa bathroom has a heated floor and towel bar, curbless oversized shower with half-inch thick Starphire ultra-clear glass, floating Porcelanosa vanities with Dornbracht plumbing fixtures, and a 70-inch almond tub. Gray Porcelanosa tiles laid out in modern clean lines give a relaxing feel to the space.
Special architectural touches thought of by the homeowners include custom 1 ¾ inch thick solid core interior doors throughout with Emtek hardware, custom millwork, built-in storage and custom lighting. “Everything is so clean-lined, simple and modern,” says Perkins. “They gave a lot of attention to all the little details.”
Outdoor living spaces are no exception with additional custom lighting for the patio, pool and deck, granite pavers, bluestone around the heated gunite pool, and mature landscaping. The home has a red clay tennis court, not typically seen in the Connecticut market. With the home being built on a hillside, much of the property is left naturally wooded. “It’s two acres but there’s not really much to maintain,” says Perkins. “It’s still very natural. Beyond the pool, patio and deck, the rest is sort of woods and very appropriate for what you think of when you think of Coleytown.”
The Coleytown neighborhood of Westport is known for its rural environment, custom luxury homes and lots of privacy. The house’s smaller footprint, having just three bedrooms upstairs and one downstairs, is drawing attention from those looking for a small but luxurious home in the community. “For those interested in a condo alternative, there aren’t very many properties in Westport that have both pools and tennis courts. But for most people who see the house, it’s the aesthetics that speak to them,” says Perkins. “It’s really a luxury property.”
Contact:
Carrie Klein Perkins
RE/MAX Heritage
203-258-4171, carrie@spacesct.com
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