A beautiful Connecticut mansion with five bedrooms and five bathrooms, set on more than 16 acres of land, with room for 12 horses, has hit the market for the first time at a price of $35 million.
The beautiful estate at 38, 48 and 58 Quaker Lane in the prestigious Greenwich hinterland offers a world of elegance and luxury and has recently been renovated.
This property is a rare opportunity for those seeking both privacy and grandeur.
The former owner, Andrew Kissel, a real estate developer, was murdered in 2006 at another home in the area.
A beautiful five-bedroom, five-bathroom mansion in Connecticut, set on more than 16 acres of land, with room for 12 horses, has hit the market for the first time at a price of $35 million.
The beautiful estate has recently been renovated
Kissel was found stabbed to death in the basement of his rented backwoods home after being stabbed in the neck and back.
After his murder, authorities discovered that Kissel was involved in massive financial fraud.
He was murdered by his driver’s cousin, who feared that investigators would eventually discover his involvement in a money laundering scheme orchestrated by Kissel.
The French country-style estate features opulent spaces with a large lounge and bar, perfect for entertaining.
The new buyer will be able to enjoy a unique blend of history, sophistication and modern luxury.
The house was previously owned by Andrew Kissel, who was found stabbed to death in the basement of his rented backwoods home after being stabbed in the neck and back.
There are custom designed copper La Cornue stoves in the kitchen
There is room for 12 people around this opulent and luxurious dining room
A bar with built-in wine fridges, a great place for an aperitif or an after-dinner drink
A living room comes complete with a massive stone fireplace
The stone walls exude a kind of lodge feeling about the place
There’s plenty of time for entertainment with a purple pool table in the games room
A large formal dining room, living room, games room complete with a quirky purple pool table, bar and library make up most of the first floor.
The majority of the rooms open onto the wraparound deck through numerous French doors, ideal for al fresco soirées.
Upstairs on the second floor are the five bedrooms, including the master, complete with marble fireplace, marble shower wall and a backlit vanity wall.
Three further en suite bedrooms, all beautifully furnished, are located on the second floor.
In the bedroom a fantastic wooden ceiling rises high
Wrap around wooden window frames allow plenty of natural light to flood into the room
One of the bathrooms features a backlit white quartz vanity with his and hers sinks
Thanks to the marble floor, those using the shower can simply stand and let the water splash over them
One of the smaller bedrooms has a sleek appearance with bright white walls
This safari jeep bed allows children to dream of the outdoors
One level up, the fifth bedroom and spa-like bathroom on the third floor is also complete with a stone fireplace.
Outside, horse lovers will be enchanted by the state-of-the-art facilities, including stables for 12 horses and a dressage arena and viewing area, all set within the 16-acre estate.
The stables can accommodate 12 horses. There are several meadows where the horses can run
The horses will also live in luxury on this Connecticut estate
A dressage arena with laser level and viewing area takes up part of the 16-hectare site
The home also comes complete with an infinity pool and guesthouse
The estate seems to be its own resort with this inviting infinity pool
The house is located in the prestigious hinterland of Greenwich
The current owner has a touch of eccentricity, as there is also a peacock enclosure on the property.
Other facilities in the house look sparkling infinity pool, vegetable garden, fruit orchards and vineyards with ample grapes, perfect for bottling merlot and cabernet, further enhancing the allure of the property.