29A Brush Island Rd, Darien, CT 06820

DRAMATIC DIRECT WATERFRONT WITH 285' OF PRIVATE BEACHFRONT, POOL AND FLOATING DOCK. Private sandy LI Sound beachfront 200 ft away plus steps to Weed Beach's lighted tennis courts, paddle & Noroton Yacht Club sailing camps. Nantucket-style Contemporary masterpiece by award-winning architect Bartels is located on the secluded tip of Brush Island w/ panoramic water views of Holly Pond and Long Island Sound. Inspired by one of Bartels favorite works of architecture, Chateau de Chenonceau, which Diane de Poitiers extended across the River Cher in the Lorie Valley in France. The design and structure are one with the natural beauty of this powerful and evocative waterfront landscape. The LR boasts 2-stories of glass, wood-burning fpl and breathtaking waterfront views leading to 2-story library/home office with dazzling water views and wood-burning fireplace. Open eat-in kitchen with rounded center island extends to a casual dining space and formal dining room plus separate butler's pantry. Luxury primary suite w/ Bartels trademark barrel ceiling, gas fireplace, luxury bath, walk-in closets and French doors to wrap-around deck on first floor. Chic, maple wide-plank floors are dramatically enveloped by clear expanses of glass opening to the shimmering surfaces of the waterfront. Bartels octagonal designed staircase leads to upper level with walls of glass to four bedrooms en-suite, a vaulted ceiling bonus room and upper laundry room. Open layout, garage for 4 cars and wine cellar. Tenants pay utilities and renter's liability insurance. No smoking. Ask about pets. Private driveway and 4-car garage attached.