10 Hillside Drive Greenwich, CT 06830

Resplendent in Rock Ridge

Resplendent in Rock Ridge A circular Belgium block lined drive leads to this lovely in-town elegant manor home in a private association. The main house beckons from a friendly front veranda opening to a graceful center hall.  French doors on either side of the entry hall open to a large living room with fireplace and a grand formal dining room. Special moldings adorn all of the public rooms. A grand piano, in its own wing of the living room, is accented by elegant columns. Curl up with a book in the adjacent sunroom, accessed from the front porch or the living room – a great flow for a party. The family area of the main floor, all renovated in the past few years, recalls the warmth and coziness of a Norman Rockwell painting. A country kitchen and large dining area, a butler’s pantry, and home office, all done in classic wood and marble, ensures never having to leave this heart-of-the-house room. Right off the kitchen is a family room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and French doors to a pretty patio with specimen plantings, perennial gardens, and even a vegetable garden. There’s a Nantucket cottage outdoor feel to these decorative plantings and grounds on this 2.17 acre property. The second level has a master bedroom suite featuring three exposures, a gas fireplace, comfy window seats, arched doorways, and decorative deep moldings. This is really a romantic retreat for the adults in the family. Further enhancing this suite is a beautiful bathroom with heated floors, a custom designed and detailed whirlpool bath, hand crafted double sinks with fluted corbels, and a steam shower with a bench for two. All of this is accented by cove lighting and a charming peaked window. For family fun, or for a teenager’s haven, there are two lower level rooms for TV, ping pong, billiards, or other games. These spaces are richly painted and carpeted in warm inviting colors. A bath highlighted by vintage fabric and custom fitted wood vanity chest is a nice surprise. There’s even a gift wrapping/storage room which is also finished with paint and carpeting. The pool area is private and totally enclosed by a stucco wall and wrought iron gates. A cabana with a marble bar, seating area, bathroom, and outdoor shower is perfect for poolside parties. A pergola with grapevines and two fountains enhance the ambiance. Nearby, the stone fireplace and barbeque will provide the outdoor cooking experience. To complete this compound is a one bedroom apartment over the detached two car garage. Past and present are seamlessly blended in a truly gracious home which will not disappoint.