279 Saugatuck Avenue

Westport, CT 06880

Spectacular direct waterfront estate offering unobstructed views of Long Island Sound. Marvel at sunrises over the water and watch wildlife, boating and aquatic activities from your private piece of paradise. Launch your boat and wave runners from the 20 ft. floating dock and join the fun. Enjoy complete privacy from the meticulously landscaped 1.3 acres with a 168-foot seawall, 80-foot pier, and private beach. A heated pool /spa with expansive granite patios and multiple covered seating and dining areas provide the ultimate setting for waterside entertaining and relaxation. Front row seat to Westport's fireworks. No expense was spared in creating this 14 room custom manor house. Incredible attention to detail is evident throughout with its fine moldings, heated floors, onyx trimmed Art deco bar and glassed walled conservatory with forever views. The charming 2 bedroom cottage offers endless possibilities for guests or work from home office. This waterfront escape is just minutes to all the amenities that make Westport celebrated including Compo Beach, Longshore Club Park, Westport Country Playhouse, Levitt Pavilion, and Downtown Main Street Shopping and Restaurants. Please view the tour and video., Arriving through stone pillar gates along a heated driveway past a charming two bedroom guest house leading to the Belgian block motor court which welcomes you to the mansion perfectly sited on over one and a third acres capturing sweeping Long Island Sound views. Enjoy the stunning panorama of waterfront life from a screened porch and multiple covered sitting and dining areas, accessed from French doors from the principal rooms. The heated pool and spa with expansive granite patios has bar, grill and fire pit. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the floating dock allowing direct water access from the backyard. Leaded glass windows frame the front door opening to an arched, raised paneled vestibule introducing the Grand Foyer with heated marble flooring, gracious curved stairway and ever changing water views from the elegant Living Room with fireplace and four sets of French doors. The adjacent Dining Room with marble inlay flooring and beautiful hand painted Venetian plaster walls also features French doors to the Screened Porch and covered patio. An over sized island in the chef worthy Kitchen allows for large scale food preparation or a spacious gathering spot for friends and family. Opening to the Kitchen/Island are the Family Room, with access to the Screened Porch, and the stunning Conservatory all with incredible water views. Retrieve a bottle from the temperature controlled wine room and enjoy beverage tastings at your fully equipped art deco "Whiskey Bar" before watching a movie in the specially designed Media Room. An adjacent Library/Office with fireplace is the perfect work from home spot if the magnificent views are not too distracting. Atop the grand stairway a raised paneled Sitting Room offers a relaxing spot to enjoy the water. Master bedroom Suite offers a private sanctuary, with its own Sitting Room, French doors to a private balcony, the Bedroom with tray ceiling and atrium door to the balcony. A luxurious marble trimmed Bath, double walk in closets and cedar closet complete the suite. Three additional ensuite Bedrooms reside on the second floor while the third floor features a Bonus/Exercise Room, full Bath and Sauna. It would also be an ideal playroom or 5th bedroom. In addition to offering the finest in design, materials and finishes this exceptional property enjoys all Westport amenities.

Listing courtesy of Cathy Mulrenan of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l



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