58 North St, Greenwich, CT 06830

 Escape to another time in this vintage 1886 home within easy walking distance to town.A quaint courtyard with lots of guest parking leads to a stone walkway and up to this very special place. A stone front and shingle exterior opens to a carved wood and tile-accented foyer. High ceilings recall hunting lodges and European ambiance.Enter a beautiful library enriched with fireplace, wood paneling, inlaid border hardwood floor, and an inviting window seat from which to view the country gardens and trellises. An office with an exposed brick wall completes this wing.For entertainment ease, there is a butler’s pantry with granite topped cabinetry and leaded window often seen in the homes of yesteryear.The formal dining room, with its French doors to the large stone patio, has a convenient transition alcove to the living room.An arched beamed ceiling enhances the cook’s kitchen. A cooking and eating island abuts a cozy dining area with a window seat beckoning one to sit a while.The adjacent family room with its fireplace and two-story wood ceiling features a dramatic overhang of rich wood. Stained glass doors with custom scenes serve the entertainment center. French doors in this room as well lead to the patio and in-ground pool within a fenced private garden. A bedroom, office and bath complete the main floor.Upstairs there is a wood ceiling in a loft overlooking the family room in one wing. The other wing boasts a large master suite with two fireplaces and a sitting room. The master bath features a tile inlaid floor, whirlpool bath, and separate shower. Etched glass doors, balconies, carved woods and a myriad of other details serve to set this home apart from the ordinary.This home has the rare art of satisfying one’s nostalgia for things past while giving a nod toward the convenience desired by folks very much in the modern world.Often admired, this distinctive residence offers the then-and-now advantages for good living.