Welcome to Connecticut’s most expensive old house listing! Beinecke Estate was built in 1939. It is located on 66 acres in Greenwich, Connecticut. The house was originally built for Edwin John Beinecke, the former president of the Sperry & Hutchinson Company. They made stamps that could be used at grocery stores to trade in for gifts and prizes. Guess kind of like those green stamps. In 1980 the Robinson Family purchased it to grown their own food. The property has an apple orchard, pool, pool house, tennis court, walking trails and two carriage houses with apartments above. Eight bedrooms, nine bathrooms and 9,300 square feet. $35,000,000
From the Zillow listing:
Nestled on 66 acres of picturesque pastures, rolling hills, and serene woods, the historic Beinecke estate is available for the first time since 1939. The centerpiece of this remarkable property is a stately 9,300 sq. ft. Georgian Colonial home. The main floor boasts a traditional front-to-back entry hall with 10-foot ceilings and elegant dental crown moldings. Highlights include a cozy library with custom wood paneling, built-in bookshelves, and a fireplace. The expansive living room, with two fireplaces and custom paneling, spans 20 by 35 feet, offering ample space for gatherings. Adjacent is a large, screened porch with sweeping views of the estate. The main floor also features a sitting room with built-ins and a spacious dining room with a fireplace And french doors that lead out to a second screened-in porch. On the second floor, we have three large ensuite bedrooms, a Large primary bedroom with a fireplace, a dressing room, and a walk-in closet. Also, on the second floor, we have a home office, linen closets, and a servant’s wing with three more bedrooms with two full baths and a back stairway. Other features on the property include a pool with a pool house, tennis court, two Carriage houses with apartments above, two greenhouses, a caretaker cottage, paddocks with shead barns for livestock, and hiking trails.
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