323 Florida Hill Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

The one and only Alexander Julian Estate set on 29 pastoral acres with picturesque pond, gardens, tennis court, pool/pool house, studio/guest house, greenhouse, summer cottages, barn and the masterful Arts and Crafts style main residence which exemplifies Alex's signature style including the use of color, texture and focused attention to detail evidenced by the hedge row manicured into his iconic argyle pattern. This idyllic compound includes the 6,043 square foot custom shingle style home designed and built for the Julian's by the late architect and visionary John Marsh Davis with 5 bedrooms, 3/2 baths, 3 fireplaces; and 4 car garage; Ca 1900 guest house/design studio offering 3,346 square feet; 2nd guest house/greenhouse with 540 square feet; and pool house with 542 square feet. Staying true to the Arts and Crafts philosophy, the main level of the residence, with 11' ceilings, embraces the warmth of over-sized, open living spaces that promote gatherings. Mahogany French doors and windows open the house to the natural beauty outside. There are breathtaking 180 degree views from almost every window of the expansive grounds, distant apple orchard, and 2 large ponds. The elegant dining room is lined on both sides with floor to ceiling French doors, opening onto a beautiful brick patio landscaped with boxwood hedges and pollarded sycamores for enchanting indoor/outdoor dining. Located just 59 miles to Midtown and just moments to downtown Ridgefield, this estate provides both proximity and privacy for those desiring a truly inspired country retreat.