A sprawling mansion that served as the setting in the 2004 dark comedy The Stepford Wives has hit the market for $6,895,000.
Located in 62 Sweet summer Lane in New Canaan, Connecticut, the Georgian Colonial-style property starred in multiple scenes, with Nicole Kidman, Matthew Broderick, Bette Midler, and Christopher Walken among cast members treading the polished hardwood planks.
Photos of the gorgeous home reveal its grand interior, with soaring ceilings, regal columns and lavish chandeliers being some of the running themes.
In total, the 11,211 sq. ft. mansion serves 36 rooms, with some of the highlights including a wood paneled office, gym, game room, and ground floor with plenty of open space for entertaining.
A sprawling mansion that served as the set in the 2004 dark comedy The Stepford Wives has hit the market for $6,895,000
Located at 62 Summersweet Lane in New Canaan, Connecticut, the Georgian Colonial style property was featured as a backdrop in multiple scenes
Photos of the gorgeous home reveal its grand interior, with soaring ceilings, regal columns and lavish chandeliers that are among the running themes
In total, the mansion has 36 rooms, one of the highlights of which is a grand office with wood panelling
The master bedroom is a particularly impressive space, with its own sitting room, two dressing rooms and a long spa bath
Although it has a historic appearance, the house was built in 2004
Nicole Kidman and Glenn Close in a scene from The Stepford Wives, which was filmed primarily in the Connecticut area
Along with 4.7 acres of private garden space, homeowners gain access to 48 acres of reservoir reserve, shared with just six other estates
With multiple lounge areas leading off, the kitchen acts as the hub of the home, featuring a large center island, breakfast bar seating and a separate dining area.
In keeping with the home’s polished look, the kitchen is decked out with an array of state-of-the-art appliances, including a Wolf range cooker and two Sub Zero fridge-freezers.
As with the rest of the home, the kitchen’s casual “breakfast nook” has a light and airy feel, thanks to an all-white color scheme and wraparound windows.
On the accommodation side there are six spacious bedrooms, five of which are on the second floor and one on the third floor.
The master bedroom is a particularly impressive space, with its own sitting room, two dressing rooms and a long spa bath.
Meanwhile, the listing says the third-floor detached bedroom “can provide a private retreat for guests or live-in staff,” as it has its own living room, dining area and full bathroom.
Moving to the basement, the lower level of the house serves as an amusement arcade, with ping pong tables, a movie room, gym and spa.
There is also a four-car garage with 4-foot ceilings ‘perfect for extra lifts and additional storage’.
Real estate site Zillow reveals that the house sold for $7.6 million in October 2005 and for $8.5 million in July 2007. It has now fallen in value, with its current price 18.9 percent lower than its original value. property
As for outdoor areas, there is a covered dining area off the ground floor lounge, while manicured lawns frame the property
Moving to the basement, the lower level of the house serves as an amusement arcade, with ping pong tables, a movie room, gym and spa room
The home has a light and airy feel, thanks to an all-white color scheme and wrap-around windows
The main floor offers plenty of space for entertaining, with multiple living and dining areas
The kitchen acts as the center of the home, with a large center island, breakfast bar and separate dining area
On the accommodation side there are six spacious bedrooms, five of which are on the second floor and one on the third floor.
The list is held with Ryan Serhant and Jessica Lane from Serhant
As for outdoor areas, there is a covered dining area off the ground floor lounge, while manicured lawns frame the property.
At the back of the property there is space to add a swimming pool with pictures of what it would look like.
Along with 4.7 acres of private garden space, homeowners gain access to 48 acres of reservoir nature reserve, shared with just six other estates.
Although it has a historic appearance, the house was built in 2004.
Real estate site Zillow reveals that the house sold for $7.6 million in October 2005 and for $8.5 million in July 2007.
It has now fallen in value, with the current asking price 18.9 percent lower than the property’s original value.
The listing is held with Ryan Serhant and Jessica Lane of Serhant, as well as Danielle Malloy, Connecticut Luxury Real Estate.