244 Byram Shore Rd, Greenwich, CT 06830

On a sun-drenched garden setting beside Hawthorne Beach, this beautiful Bryam Shore address captures phenomenal views clear across the cove to the charming Islands and Long Island Sound. White sailboats crisscross in the distance and colorful skies deepen the experience of living so close by the waters edge.Establishing a gracious entry to this over 8,000 sq ft Victorian, wide stone steps lead to a wraparound porch and a light filled reception hall with herringbone wood flooring. Living room with fireplace frames an extraordinary panorama of the waterscape. French double doors lead to the library, as well as to the outdoor living spaces, including stone terrace thats ideal for summertime gatherings inspired by the nautical scenery. In the formal dining room two corner cabinets add a period touch to this home built within recent years and cheerful natural light filters in through West and North-facing windows, highlighting the striking architectural lines of a high ceiling and colonnaded passageway.Virtually everywhere you look there is a glimpse of the water. Wonderfully proportioned family room creates warm hospitality for entertaining with an inviting river rock fireplace and built-in theater and sound system for watching movies and sporting events w/friends. Spacious eat-in granite kitchen is wonderfully appointed w/large center island,wine cooler,Viking stove,Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer,two Bosch dishwashers and Dacor oven as key features.Four-foot wide stairs lead from the center hall to the private suites. In the fire-lit master suite, there is beautiful circular sitting room with built in window seats for star-gazing. Lovely master bath has a whirlpool tub, steam shower, water closet and complemented by a walk-in dressing room. Inspired by the waterfront vista that unfolds before nearly every window, three additional bedrooms, each w/private bath. Main floor adds yet another guest/staff bedroom w/full bath, plus formal powder room to the mix. Expansive recreational appointments can be enjoyed in the lower level billiards room, the greenhouse and further possibilities to create another room of dreams on the 2nd floor of the 3-car garage.Theres nothing like stepping outside at sunrise to enjoy the tranquility of the water, reading on the beach, setting sail at sunset and just coming back home to kick back and relax in the company of good friends and family. All this and more await you in a home built w/a sense of the past and the vision for what life should be.