42 Whipstick Rd, Ridgefield, CT 06877

Welcome to historic Whipstick farm! Originally a gentleman's dairy farm built in 1780, this bucolic setting now houses a series of updated and renovated buildings that serve as gracious living and entertaining spaces for the modern family. In a fabulous southwest commute location and only a 10-minute walk to town, it's the perfect spot to stay connected, yet still enjoy the peace and quiet associated with Ridgefield's most exclusive properties. UPDATED FOR A MODERN WORLD The main house was expanded in 2000 and has been beautifully renovated by the current owners to create a residence that lives large, yet comfortably. A swing sits idly on the porch as you approach what was originally known as "Whipstick Cottage". Entering the home, you are greeted by warm wood floors, period detailing and large rooms. The dining room and formal living room share a central, two-sided wood burning fireplace, while the formal living room also opens to the gorgeously landscaped cobblestone patio through beautiful French doors. Adjoining these rooms, the large Chef's kitchen features a small breakfast area, access to the patio, limestone countertops, distressed black cabinets, a professional 6-burner gas range with double ovens and griddle, vegetable sink, Sub Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher and a stunning farm sink. A spacious great room features built in cabinetry and shelving, wainscoting detail, recessed lighting and a wood burning fireplace, as well as a butlers pantry with a beverage fridge and wet bar. A light and bright sunroom with wall to wall windows and a smoothed concrete floor also walks out to the patio through French doors. With views of the property from every angle, it's the perfect place to spend the day in any season. Completing the main level is a mudroom with built in cubbies, elegant powder room, and access to the two-car garage. Upstairs, the gracious master suite features a coved ceiling, walk-in closets, fireplace with marble surround, and sitting area, as well as a beautiful bath with an oversized shower, jacuzzi tub, classic black and white tile and two marble-topped vanities. Two additional large bedrooms both house walk-in closets and share a Jack & Jill bath, while the other three bedrooms and a bonus office/ 7th bedroom share a hall bath and details such as architectural ceilings, original wideboard flooring and beadboard paneling. TAKING A WALK THROUGH HISTORY Moving outside and walking the gorgeous, level 6 acres is inspiring and relaxing. The century old barn has been updated and is currently used as an entertaining space. Featuring three horse stalls, the original dairy milking room, and a wheat silo, this room is filled with character. The addition of a modern, fun chandelier and the deck out back (so named because it was built over the site of the original fertilizer trough) bring this space into the current century with class and elegance. The original antique house on the property now serves as a guest house for visitors, but is also a legal rental cottage. Pristine, it features three large bedrooms, two full baths, an updated kitchen, dining room, spacious family room with a fireplace, office or games room and a laundry/mudroom. Other outbuildings on the property include a potting shed, second barn, which can serve as an additional garage with the potential to park six additional cars, and a currently unrenovated chicken coop. The gunite pool and spa are perfectly sited central to all buildings and are complemented by a small lofted "playhouse" that can be used as a changing room, cabana or just for lounging. A play set and treehouse also surround the pool and there is ample room for a tennis or sport court, should you wish to build one. With too many upgrades to mention, this bucolic piece of heaven is easily one of Ridgefield's most important and sought-after properties.