Nestled on 7.34 park-like acres, this circa 1740 custom-built river side colonial radiates elegance with 6 beds & 5.5 baths. Artist Kerr Eby named the property Driftway in 1925 after purchasing it from world-renowned sculptors James & Laura Fraser, famous residents of Westport & founders of The Fairfield County Hunt Club. The home maintains a striking appearance with original beams, hardwood floors & attention to detail. The living room with fieldstone fireplace & library with integrated cabinets & bookshelves. The piano room gives access to a screened porch with garden views. The formal dining room with exposed beam ceiling & original stone fireplace is the perfect setting for a dinner party. The incredible high-end cook's kitchen, boasts custom cabinetry, a large island with natural quartzite Taj Mahal countertops & breakfast room, all overlooking a large family room with stone fireplace & 5 sets of French doors. The first-floor master bedroom suite features a walk-in closet, dressing room & natural light. The master bath is accented by a soaking tub, double vanity & glass framed shower. The new wing features an additional 3 en-suite bedrooms & bonus room upstairs. While the main house features 2 additional bedrooms & large bath upstairs. The lower level features a large recreation room, wine cellar & tasting room. Complete with a delightful guest cottage, antique barn & pool. Minutes to downtown Westport & Train & 50 miles from NYC, this home is a dream come true.
Off market
Street View
$5,704,200
277 North Ave, Westport, CT 06880
6beds
6,545sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1763
7.34 Acres Lot
$5,704,200 Zestimate®
$872/sqft
$31,482 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced air, Other
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Finished
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 6,545 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
Features
- Exterior features: Other
Lot
- Size: 7.34 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: WPORMD17L018000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Other
Condition
- Year built: 1763
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Westport