868 GALLOPING HILL RD
FAIRFIELD, CT 06824
Bathrooms: 5 full | 1 partial
Est. Square Feet: 5,496
Type: Single Family Home
This magnificent stone and shingle custom built Colonial sits on a picturesque, professionally landscaped acre in a convenient lower Greenfield Hill location. The large, circular driveway is lined in Belgium blocks and leads to a slate entrance with arched portico. The two story foyer is highlighted by a dramatic chandelier and accented by gleaming hardwood floors. This extraordinary home is decorated with an elegant, neutral color palette accented with crown moldings, oak hardwood flooring, and gas fireplaces surrounded by marble and detailed woodworking. French doors and an abundance of oversized windows with plantation shutters invite cool breezes and sunlight inside.
The heart of this home is the gourmet, custom designed kitchen and dining area with solid, cherry cabinetry, Viking appliances, granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, walk-in pantry and built-in wine cooler. Adjacent to the kitchen is a warm and comfortable family room with a large marble fireplace, built-ins and rear staircase to the second floor. French doors lead you from the kitchen to a large stone patio with a pergola and a built-in Kalamazoo grill for entertaining family and friends. The first floor also includes a spacious living room with marble fireplace, a formal dining room with tray ceiling and a custom designed raised-panel mahogany den/library with a surround sound system that pipes throughout the family room, living room and finished lower level.
The second level features a spectacular master bedroom suite with a large marble fireplace, his and her walk-in closets and an adjacent private office area with a built-in window seat and file drawers. The luxurious master bath boasts heated tile floors, a steam shower and large whirlpool tub. Also featured on this floor is a spacious in-law suite with a bedroom, full bath kitchenette and sitting area. Two additional bedrooms with an adjoining bath and laundry room complete the second floor.
The third level offers additional living space with another bedroom or au pair or office area with a full bath, gym area and extra storage space. The finished, walk-out lower level includes many special features such as a walk-in temperature controlled wine cellar, a media room with 8 theater chairs and HD projector with an 84” screen, a kitchenette, full bath, an additional bedroom/playroom and large doors that open up to the manicured yard.
868 Galloping Hill ... Stately Elegance in Greenfield Hill
| Location Information | |||||
| County: | Fairfield | Neighborhood Code: | GREENFIELD HILL | ||
| Latitude: | 41.1876 | Longitude: | -73.273 | ||
| Interior Features | |||||
| Rooms: | Family Room, Library/Study, Office/Computer Room, Rec/Play Room, Foyer, Formal Dining Room, Pantry, Laundry/Utility Room, In-Law Apartment | Interior: | Wet Bar, Walk-In Closet, 9 Ft+ Ceilings, Walk-Up Attic, 1/2 Bath, Whirlpool, Security System | ||
| Master Bedroom Description: | Fireplace, Hot Tub, Steam/Sauna, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet | 1/2 Baths: | 1 | ||
| Dining Room Description: | Hardwood Floor, Bay/Bow Wind | Family Room Description: | Fireplace, Hardwood Floor | ||
| Den: | Fireplace, Hardwood Floor | Living Room Description: | Fireplace, Hardwood Floor | ||
| Kitchen Description: | Pantry, Hardwood Floor, Eat in Kitchen, Sliders | Has Fireplace: | Yes | ||
| Number of Fireplaces: | 4 | Heating: | Gas | ||
| Cooling: | Central Air, Zoned | Laundry: | 2ND FLOOR | ||
| Handicap Modifications: | N | Appliances: | Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Freezer, Ice Machine | ||
| Has Basement: | Yes | Basement Description: | Full, Finished, Walk-Out | ||
| Exterior Features | |||||
| Style: | Colonial | Exterior: | Cedar | ||
| Foundation: | Concrete, Masonry | Roof: | Asphalt Shingle | ||
| Water / Sewer: | Septic, City Water | Parking Description: | Attached Garage, Paved | ||
| Has Garage: | Yes | Garage Spaces: | 3 | ||
| Fencing: | Rail | Lot Description: | Corner, Wooded, Level | ||
| Lot Size in Acres: | 1.00 | Building Total Area (Sq. Ft.): | 5496 | ||
| Exterior Features: | Patio, Grill, Sprinkler, Lighting | Waterfront Description: | None | ||
| School | |||||
| Elementary School: | JENNINGS | Jr. High School: | FAIRFIELD WOODS | ||
| High School: | WARDE | ||||
| Additional Information | |||||
| Property Type: | SFR | Year Built: | 2007 | ||
| Is an REO: | No | Is Aged Restricted: | No | ||
| Home Owners Association: | N | HOA Fee: | $0.00 | ||
| Has Attic: | Y | Tax Amount: | $23, 952.00 | ||
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| Updated on May 16, 2012 |


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