36 Butterfield Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

House as Art is a striking modern home of 4 bedrooms, 3 baths; redesigned & re-engineered by the present owners to exhibit their art; but in doing so they have made the house a work of art as well. The artisan owners have created a casual yet sophisticated life style home-magnificently detailed-surrounded by their art. With soaring ceilings, walls of glass, floors of stone & wood, expansive decks; the home is light & bright, spacious & intimate. Upon entry, a large gallery bisects the house, creating a tripartite plan of entry, formal living on one side & casual living on the other. An entertaining house, the sunken living room is divided into two sitting areas. The 2 spaces are united by a sculptural spiral stair which acts as a visual focal point and provides access to the long bridge connector corridor on the second level. The casual living area of the house includes a chef's kitchen, a first floor bedroom & bath, a double height family room & a sculptural stair that leads to the bridge corridor connector above. A large mudroom & over-sized pantry complete the first level. The upper level is a dynamic space with soaring ceilings, clerestory windows & pendant lights.The second floor bridge connects 2 bedrooms, laundry rm, terrace for sunset views and a master bedroom suite. The large master bedroom has a modern raised hearth, a great terrace, 2 walk in closets & sybaritic master bathrm. The lower level has a family room. Large garage, pool, pool house,complete this modern masterpiece.