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$ 30,000
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,440 SqFt
$ 30,000
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,440 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Rental
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Rent
Square Footage 4,440 sqft
MLS Listing ID 24173714
Style Modern
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1954
Lot Size 5.240 Acres
Property Sub-Type Single Family Rental
Property Description
A rare opportunity to enjoy all that New Canaan has to offer while living in an historic mid-century modern masterpiece: The Elinor and Sherman Ford House. Located on 5.2 private, lush acres in desirable New Canaan, CT. This iconic residence, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (2010), is a pristine local example of Mid-Century Modern architecture designed in 1952-54 by the firm Gates and Ford. The sprawling property includes a period guesthouse and a pool house, all set within grounds meticulously designed by notable landscape architect Fride Stege in 1963. The main house is a striking low, single-story structure defined by its wood frame construction and a compelling combination of floor-to-ceiling glass, dark brown vertical board siding, and authentic fieldstone. The three-section layout masterfully balances light and privacy: the west wing features extensive glass to engage the outside living spaces and beautifully curated landscaping, while the east wing provides a more private retreat. Just minutes from the Metro North train station and the village of New Canaan with notable restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
Location
State CT
County Fairfield
Zoning 2AC
Rooms
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Heating Hot Air
Cooling Central Air
Exterior
Parking Features Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 1.0
Pool In Ground Pool
Waterfront Description Not Applicable
Building
Lot Description Professionally Landscaped
Sewer Septic
Water Private Well
Schools
Elementary Schools Per Board Of Ed
Middle Schools Saxe Middle
High Schools New Canaan
Others
Pets Allowed Restrictions
Listed by Inger Stringfellow • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
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