Oenoke Ridge Road II
Long known as a premier address in New Canaan, Ct, this home on Oenoke Ridge Road combines classic shingle style, detailed workmanship and modern amenities. Modest in size from the exterior, yet 10,000 square feet, the home is characterized by high ceilings, substantial moldings and columned entry ways.
The wide front porch and custom distressed knotty alder wood door with side lights brings one into the large entry foyer, with white oak wood flooring banded in walnut. The foyer is the core area that leads to the formal and informal living rooms, dining room, kitchen and the front stairway to the second floor. Immediately to your left is the formal living room and library. The living room, with a beautiful bay window to the front porch has a gas-lit fireplace, Durango granite topped wet bar, and access to a private terrace and garden. Double French mahogany doors lead you to the sunken mahogany paneled library, which is windowed on three sides, has custom built-ins and is fully wired for internet access.
The informal living room is accessed from the foyer through a grand keystoned arch, and is adjacent to the dining room and kitchen. This eleven foot height oversized room has a coffered ceiling and built-in cabinetry. A large stone fireplace at one end, this room has French doors to the rear slate terrace and barbeque area.
The dining room can be accessed from the foyer, informal living room or butler’s pantry hallway. It features paneled wainscoting and has custom built-in cabinets. At the center is a fireplace with a honed black Absolute marble surround.
The kitchen has a place for many cooks in the kitchen. The linen white painted cabinets, eleven foot beadboard ceiling and a knotty alder wood island and hutch fit the classic look of this home. The countertops are Jerusalem Gold and have a tumbled marble backsplash. The center island has a honed marble top, with a split level work area. A decorative tumbled marble tile is used in the arched niche above the 48” Wolf range, and is repeated in the backsplash of the lower level of the island. The twin SubZero refrigerator/freezers, integrated Miele dishwasher, a Dacor warming drawer, and a built-in Miele coffee system are a cook’s dream. In between the two Sub Zero refrigerator/freezers, accessed through two austral glass-paned doors is a large pantry with a custom rolling work center. A knotty alder hutch provides room for china display, and additional glass paned shelves and cabinets offer ample storage.
Just steps down from the kitchen is the breakfast room, surrounded by French windows in the rotunda. A decorative oak floor highlights this special space. The full size butler’s pantry has custom knotty alder cabinetry, with a farm sink and honed absolute marble counter tops and backsplash. A Marvel wine cooler and Miele dishwasher are paneled to seamlessly blend in with the cabinets.
The mudroom and bathroom are conveniently located, accessed from the back stairway, side front entrance, three car garage and rear yard. Functional slate flooring is throughout both rooms. Everything has its place and there is a place for everything in this well designed and functional area. Four foot high beadboard surrounds the room which has locker style storage cabinets and bench seating, a full size desk area which is fully wired for internet access, and a large coat closet. The bathroom brings the outdoors inside, and features a large glass enclosed shower using slate tiling and decorate antique nickel pinecone tiles and a nickel legged console sink. With access to the in the backyard with its possible pool site, the mudroom and bath are perfectly situated.
The second floor is accessed by either the front or back staircase, and has a large sunny landing. The master bedroom suite is both spacious and private. The bedroom has paneled wainscoting and a large custom transom window facing the rear of the property. A place for reading or just getting away from it all is the rotunda room, nestled in the corner of the suite. The master bath has a large double sink custom-built vanity, topped with honed Giallo Real granite. The oversized shower area features a steam shower, and the Kohler soaking tub is in its own niche. The water closet is separate.
Five additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are located on the second floor. The guest suite features a beautiful fireplace with polished Colagatta marble. French doors open to a private balcony with a view to the backyard and wooded wetlands. Each of the remaining bedrooms has marble countertops, shower walls and floors, and have spacious walk-in closets.
The sunny laundry room is also located on the second floor, and is lined with custom cabinetry topped with a granite countertop. It includes a large sink, Miele washer and dryer, and drying pole. Just flanking the entrance to the laundry room are two large hallway closets.
The third floor is perfect for a home office. This airy space full of windows is fully wired, and has a powder room. There is even a cedar closet for off season clothing storage.
The lower level utilizes the full size of the house. Stairs from the rear hallway take you to the family room, which has a stone fireplace and built-in cabinetry. Double French doors and lots of windows keep the space light, and provide access to the rear yard. The kitchenette has plenty of custom cabinets and is topped with honed Black Absolute marble. There is a full sink and Miele dishwasher and microwave.
Around the corner is the home theater, fully wired for any configuration. Down the hall is the exercise room, with mirrored walls, a ballet barre and rubber flooring. The bathroom is accessed from the exercise room or the hallway.
French doors lead to the octagonal shaped wine room with custom shelving and storage, and slate flooring. A Whispercool refrigeration system keeps vintage wines at optimal temperature.
This wonderful family home, with its classic design and attention to detail throughout, lives up to the high standards for which Oenoke Ridge homes have always been known.
The wide front porch and custom distressed knotty alder wood door with side lights brings one into the large entry foyer, with white oak wood flooring banded in walnut. The foyer is the core area that leads to the formal and informal living rooms, dining room, kitchen and the front stairway to the second floor. Immediately to your left is the formal living room and library. The living room, with a beautiful bay window to the front porch has a gas-lit fireplace, Durango granite topped wet bar, and access to a private terrace and garden. Double French mahogany doors lead you to the sunken mahogany paneled library, which is windowed on three sides, has custom built-ins and is fully wired for internet access.
The informal living room is accessed from the foyer through a grand keystoned arch, and is adjacent to the dining room and kitchen. This eleven foot height oversized room has a coffered ceiling and built-in cabinetry. A large stone fireplace at one end, this room has French doors to the rear slate terrace and barbeque area.
The dining room can be accessed from the foyer, informal living room or butler’s pantry hallway. It features paneled wainscoting and has custom built-in cabinets. At the center is a fireplace with a honed black Absolute marble surround.
The kitchen has a place for many cooks in the kitchen. The linen white painted cabinets, eleven foot beadboard ceiling and a knotty alder wood island and hutch fit the classic look of this home. The countertops are Jerusalem Gold and have a tumbled marble backsplash. The center island has a honed marble top, with a split level work area. A decorative tumbled marble tile is used in the arched niche above the 48” Wolf range, and is repeated in the backsplash of the lower level of the island. The twin SubZero refrigerator/freezers, integrated Miele dishwasher, a Dacor warming drawer, and a built-in Miele coffee system are a cook’s dream. In between the two Sub Zero refrigerator/freezers, accessed through two austral glass-paned doors is a large pantry with a custom rolling work center. A knotty alder hutch provides room for china display, and additional glass paned shelves and cabinets offer ample storage.
Just steps down from the kitchen is the breakfast room, surrounded by French windows in the rotunda. A decorative oak floor highlights this special space. The full size butler’s pantry has custom knotty alder cabinetry, with a farm sink and honed absolute marble counter tops and backsplash. A Marvel wine cooler and Miele dishwasher are paneled to seamlessly blend in with the cabinets.
The mudroom and bathroom are conveniently located, accessed from the back stairway, side front entrance, three car garage and rear yard. Functional slate flooring is throughout both rooms. Everything has its place and there is a place for everything in this well designed and functional area. Four foot high beadboard surrounds the room which has locker style storage cabinets and bench seating, a full size desk area which is fully wired for internet access, and a large coat closet. The bathroom brings the outdoors inside, and features a large glass enclosed shower using slate tiling and decorate antique nickel pinecone tiles and a nickel legged console sink. With access to the in the backyard with its possible pool site, the mudroom and bath are perfectly situated.
The second floor is accessed by either the front or back staircase, and has a large sunny landing. The master bedroom suite is both spacious and private. The bedroom has paneled wainscoting and a large custom transom window facing the rear of the property. A place for reading or just getting away from it all is the rotunda room, nestled in the corner of the suite. The master bath has a large double sink custom-built vanity, topped with honed Giallo Real granite. The oversized shower area features a steam shower, and the Kohler soaking tub is in its own niche. The water closet is separate.
Five additional bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms are located on the second floor. The guest suite features a beautiful fireplace with polished Colagatta marble. French doors open to a private balcony with a view to the backyard and wooded wetlands. Each of the remaining bedrooms has marble countertops, shower walls and floors, and have spacious walk-in closets.
The sunny laundry room is also located on the second floor, and is lined with custom cabinetry topped with a granite countertop. It includes a large sink, Miele washer and dryer, and drying pole. Just flanking the entrance to the laundry room are two large hallway closets.
The third floor is perfect for a home office. This airy space full of windows is fully wired, and has a powder room. There is even a cedar closet for off season clothing storage.
The lower level utilizes the full size of the house. Stairs from the rear hallway take you to the family room, which has a stone fireplace and built-in cabinetry. Double French doors and lots of windows keep the space light, and provide access to the rear yard. The kitchenette has plenty of custom cabinets and is topped with honed Black Absolute marble. There is a full sink and Miele dishwasher and microwave.
Around the corner is the home theater, fully wired for any configuration. Down the hall is the exercise room, with mirrored walls, a ballet barre and rubber flooring. The bathroom is accessed from the exercise room or the hallway.
French doors lead to the octagonal shaped wine room with custom shelving and storage, and slate flooring. A Whispercool refrigeration system keeps vintage wines at optimal temperature.
This wonderful family home, with its classic design and attention to detail throughout, lives up to the high standards for which Oenoke Ridge homes have always been known.
Project Year: 2008
Country: United States
Zip Code: 06840
