House Crush: Historical Greenwich Lakefront
200 Clapboard Ridge Road, Greenwich, CT
Rarely does a home, no matter how grand it may be, have me saying “I wouldn’t change a thing.” Yet this historic, lakefront home in Greenwich, Connecticut left me with that very sentiment. A mere 50 miles from the heart of Manhattan, the stunning residence is part of the Khakum Wood Association and is one of the most significant properties in the ultra-exclusive Round Hill area. Listed by Sotheby’s International Realty for $17,000,000, 200 Clapboard Road has 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and is over 10,000 square feet.
Spanning eight acres across two lots, the home is as historic as it is stunning. Constructed in 1934 by master architect Mott Schmidt, the Georgian Revival style estate was built on a high elevation giving it panoramic views of the adjacent lake. Schmidt, who also designed for the Rockefeller, Astor and Vanderbilt families, originally designed the residence to maximize the beauty of its location, with plenty of verandas and patios for indoor/outdoor living during the beautiful Greenwich summers.
In recent years, the home was completely renovated by Allan Greenberg & Barry Bronfman, giving it an updated sense of modernity without sacrificing its beautiful details or classic style. The pool and pool house are idyllic, and the lake is perfect for canoeing in the summer and ice skating in the winter.
Inside, the estate boasts large, noble sized rooms for entertaining and a grand, curved floating staircase that makes quite the statement.
A gorgeous study was covered in gray lacquer, which is one of my favorite rooms in the home. With a fireplace, intricate moldings, and a window overlooking the pool house, it’s the ideal space to work remotely.
I also love the home’s formal dining room, which features yet another fireplace as well as gorgeous, original built ins and plenty of light. I can imagine long, memorable dinner parties over great bottles of wine.
The eat-in kitchen has been completely updated with sophisticated finishes that are conducive to the modern home chef, while blending well with the architectural integrity of the space.
A master suite is well appointed, and boasts yet another fireplace, a completely renovated boutique-style walk in closet, and a gorgeous luxury bathroom.
Additional bedrooms (6 total) are handsomely designed, as is the 2,000 square feet of below ground living space that includes a home theatre, gym and golf simulator.
