179 Bedford Road, Greenwich, CT 06831 (MLS# 85259)

$8,145,000

179 Bedford Road
Greenwich, CT 06831
MLS# 85259
Status: Closed
5 beds | 8.3 baths | 10178 sqft

Elegant and sophisticated, magnificently maintained stone residence.

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Extraordinarily private country estate encompasses over nine and a half exquisitely landscaped, parklike acres.

Two gated entries; the principal entrance leads up a gently winding drive over a majestic, custom-built stone bridge past a tranquil pond and through sweeping lawns, apple orchards, towering pines and weeping willows.

Walled with floor-to-ceiling antique-finish bookcases & cabinetry, the formal double height, tray ceiling library offers three exposures, limestone fireplace, herringbone pattern oak floors & access to one of three stone terraces.

Double doorways lead to a grand barrel-ceiling living room with a fireplace, herringbone pattern oak flooring and resplendent garden views.

A banquet-sized dining room features a floor-to-ceiling bay window and a fireplace flanked by twin glassed cabinets.

A vaulted ceiling family room/media room with a fireplace, full bath & private entry adjoins the kitchen.

A wall of French doors enhances the sky-lit sunroom which opens to a marvelous stone terrace trimmed with gardens.

Spacious sky-lit, antique-finish paneled master suite sitting room/study.

Private walled stone terrace with a charming center fountain is accessed from the master suite.

A magnificent wine cellar and tasting room is customized with built-ins and wet bar, both enhanced by tumbled marble flooring.

A enormous exercise room features a sauna & a luxurious marble bath with whirlpool tub and separate shower.

Property Description
EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE COUNTRY ESTATE FEATURING ELEGANT METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED STONE RESIDENCE, 2-3 BEDRM 1840 SQ FT GUEST HOUSE, STUDIO COTTAGE, POOL W/SPA, TENNIS COURT & GARAGING FOR UP TO 10 CARS. SITED ON NEARLY 10 EXQUISITELY LANDSCAPED PARKLIKE ACRES, 2 SEPARATELY DEEDED PARCELS, THE SOPHISTICATED MAIN HOUSE IS CHARACTERIZED BY BEAUTIFULLY PROPORTIONED RMS, HI CEILINGS, STUNNING ARCHITECTURAL DETAIL & IMPECCABLE CRAFTMANSHIP. SPECTACULAR PANELED LIBRARY. GRACIOUS MASTER SUITE OFFERS PANELED SITTING RM/OFFICE, 2 BATHS EACH W/ DRESSING RM & PVT TERRACE. 4 ADD'L BEDRMS W/EN SUITE BATHS, EXERCISE RM & WINE CELLAR W/TASTING RM ARE ONLY FEW AMENITIES OF THIS VERY SPECIAL COMPLETELY FENCED PROPERTY. MANY RECENT IMPROVEMENTS. http://privategreenwichestate.com

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Location Property Info

Sold Price: $8,145,000

Type: Single Family Residence

Street #: 179

Street Name: Bedford

Street Suffix: Road

State: CT

Zip Code: 06831

County: Fairfield

Area: 3 - Greenwich

Property ID: 10-3458

# Bdrms: 5

# FBths: 8

Baths: 8.3

OfficeContract Info

Status: Closed

List Date: 2013-05-17

General Property Info

Year Built: 1941

Year Renovations: 1998

Year Addition: 2011

Garage #: 8

Elementary School: Parkway

Middle School: Western

Pool: Yes

Pool Description: With Spa

Court: Yes

Court Description: Har-Tru

SqFt +/-: 10178

Acres +/-: 9.65

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2015-07-09

Sold Date: 2015-09-08

Sold Price: $8,145,000

SP/ASMT: 1.42

Sold Price/SqFt: 800.26

Property Features

Entry Hall Comments: Entrance Foyer

Dining Room Comments: Bay Window

Kitchen Comments: Breakfast Room; Gourmet

Primary Bdrm Comments: Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry Comments: Separate Room

Other Room Comments: Office Space

Other Room Comments 2: Exercise Room

Other Room Comments 3: Wine Cellar

Design: Colonial

Cooling System: Central Air

Heat System: Forced Air

Heat Fuel: Oil

Hot Water: Oil

Attic: None

Basement Type: Finished

Water Source: Well

Sanitation Source: Septic Tank

Gas Source: Propane

Exterior: Stone

Parking Description: Attached; Detached

Roof: Wood

Lot Description: Fenced; Parklike

Documents Available: Brochure; GIS Maps; Plot Plan

Features: Auto Gate; Fenced Yard; Generator; Sauna; Security System; Sprinkler System; Terrace

Outbuildings: Cottage w/Kitchen; Guest House

Included: All Kitchen Applncs; Washer/Dryer

Excluded: Call LB

Listing Office: Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: October - 15 - 2025

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