HOUSE
ON THE HILL

 

Begin the approach with views of the golf course of the Country Club of Fairfield, expand your vision to the quaint seafaring Southport Village and its Harbor that stretches to the shimmering Long Island Sound, and finally settle your eyes across the waters to a signature Manhattan skyline – then start the dream of entering the rooms of this “House on the Hill”. Take your time though, since the 20,000+ square feet of this concrete and steel framed estate is distilled into six levels of perfectly proportioned, warm and welcoming rooms - along with a 2,000 square foot two story Guest House – both clad in brick veneer accented by Italian limestone detailing. Renowned architect Roger Ferris took his inspiration from the country estates created by the famed English architect, Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens and began construction of the home in 1987 that was completed in 1993 - and then again substantially renovated in 2007.

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The glorious grounds consisting of 2.5 manicured acres are full of rose gardens, apple trees, and an enormous variety of mature flora and fauna. Everywhere one looks there are trees, shrubs, and perennials that were chosen to provide visual interest during all seasons. The front of the home is landscaped with huge welcoming rhododendrons that bloom in shades of pink and white and front a long native stone wall. These plantings, separated from the road by lawn and a Belgian block curb, leads around the back where you will find a spectacular pool, fish pond, expansive lawns for outdoor activities, and a phenomenal children’s
playground.

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