Quiet Lake Estate along Connecticut’s Gold Coast Reduced to $19.98 Million from Original $42 Million

NEW CANAAN, CT – Quiet Lake Estate, a 128-acre property located along the Gold Coast neighboring towns of New Canaan and Wilton, Connecticut, is now on the market for $19.98 million, reduced by more than 50% from its original $42 million listing price.

"This is an extraordinary opportunity to buy a one-of-a-kind property at a much reduced price,” said Gail Murphy of The Higgins Group, which is listing the property. “Quiet Lake Estate offers a secluded retreat with miles of twisting trails over bridges and waterfalls. It’s a wonderful escape intended for a very special buyer.”

Internationally marketed by Christie’s International Real Estate, Quiet Lake Estate is minutes from downtown New Canaan. The 10,000-square-foot manor home dates back to 1926, originally constructed by a founding member of one of the oldest Wall Street financial institutions, Dominick & Dominick. It was completely rebuilt in 1988 and has since been occupied by only one other family, the current owners. It features a classic Tudor-style mansion as well as state-of-the-art equestrian facilities and world-class fly fishing.

“The extent of this property is remarkable—offering prospective buyers a rare opportunity to purchase an ideal getaway set on the most wonderfully scenic landscape,” said Kathleen Coumou, Senior Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate, the world’s leading luxury real estate network. “The estate also offers great proximity to a major urban center as it is only an hour’s drive from New York City--or an 18-minute flight from one of the estate’s two helicopter landing areas.”

A haven for equestrian enthusiasts, Quiet Lake Estate boasts an elaborate 8,000-square-foot barn, which was designed by famed architect Bartholomew Voorsanger, visionary behind the National World War II Museum and the Asia Society Museum. With its interiors finished in rare butternut wood, the state-of-the-art facility features one bedroom, five baths, a granite kitchen, an elaborate stone wall with a fireplace, entertaining room and walls of glass windows that overlook a serene 10-foot waterfall. In addition to spacious horse stalls measuring 12 by 14 feet, two tack rooms, an industrial laundry room, hay room, storage room and wash area for the horses, there is a 295- by 85-foot riding arena, seven paddocks, five miles of gravel roads and a one-third-of-a-mile trotter track.

Quiet Lake Estate is ideally situated in the family towns of Wilton and New Canaan, Connecticut, which offer tree-lined streets, top-ranked schools, fine restaurants and a selection of high-end boutique shops.

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About Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate is an invitation-only Affiliate network composed of the world’s most proven and qualified real estate specialists in the luxury residential sector. The company has offices in London, New York, Hong Kong, Beverly Hills and Palm Beach, and more than 135 global Affiliates with 32,000 real estate professionals in 45 countries. For additional information about Christie’s International Real Estate, please visit www.christiesrealestate.com

About the Higgins Group
Higgins Group Real Estate is an independently owned and operated real estate brokerage serving Connecticut with 12 offices located in Fairfield County. The firm has been helping home buyers and sellers meet their real estate goals throughout Connecticut for over 14 years, with more than 300 sales associates representing the very best of the real estate profession in its markets. Visit Higginsgroup.com to learn more about Fairfield County Real Estate and to view all Connecticut real estate listings. www.higginsgroup.com