Real Estate

$5.5 Million Waterfront Home For Sale In Guilford

"Rarely does a property of this stature become available," the listing description says.

This Guilford home is serenely located on Long Island Sound overlooking the historic Thimble Islands.
This Guilford home is serenely located on Long Island Sound overlooking the historic Thimble Islands. (Carole Anne Pepe/Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage via SmartMLS.)

GUILFORD, CT — A unique home overlooking Long Island Sound at 91 Old Quarry Road in Guilfordhas been listed for sale at $5.5 million.

The listing description says:

Rarely does a property of this stature become available. This unique property is serenely located on Long Island Sound overlooking the historic Thimble Islands. The home is located in the Old Quarry Association which is a private enclave of 23 homes situated in a unique and diverse ecosystem of salt marshes, woodlands and direct waterfront. 91 Old Quarry's 8000 square feet were constructed with exquisite attention to detail and craftsmanship. Entering the two story foyer, you look through to the living room to the expansive views of the water.

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The house is positioned to take full advantage of its natural setting with waterviews in the majority of the rooms. The scale and proportion of the rooms are perfect. The home lends itself to entertaining on a large scale yet the rooms have an intimacy and warmth. The kitchen is everyone's dream with all high end appliances, a butler's pantry, plenty of storage, a large breakfast and a cozy gas fireplace, one of 8 in this home. The first floor has a grand formal dining room with hidden built-in storage, a formal living room and a private library/office which has extensive built-ins and fireplace. The first floor also has a bedroom complete with en-suite bath, a garden room and a 300 bottle wine closet.

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