Want “Bridgerton” lately?
If you’ve ever hoped to go back in time to the 19th century Regency era, where the characters in “Bridgerton” live in gaseous luxury, consider this 9.8 million Connecticut castle. dollars.
Built a century ago in 1913, Freestone Castle in the heart of Greenwich has 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
Architect James C. Green first built the house of a descendant of the Revolutionary War, General Israel Putnam. The estate has undergone several modern interior renovations, but the historic structure remains.
The castle, composed of brick and stone, sits on 4 acres of land and has a huge area of 20,298 square feet.
It was last sold for $ 5.5 million in 2017.
The main residence has eight bedrooms, and the staff room and carriage house have three bedrooms.
“It is separated into a few different sections. In those days, people lived with their servants and, therefore, it was designed for this type of life “, explains to the real estate agent Danielle Claroni, the listing agent of the property.
“When you think of a castle, you think of small rooms and types of dungeon spaces, but these are spacious and open rooms, with lots and lots of light: good big, bright rooms with high ceilings. It’s very beautiful, “adds Claroni.
In the style of an English country house, amenities include balustraded terraces overlooking a mirrored pool, formal gardens, a wine cellar and extensive lawns. The house also has a tennis court and a five-door garage.
What is now a formal dining room with a central fireplace used to be the castle’s ballroom. So you can enjoy a royal party!
Because the castle and surrounding gardens have historic designations, any changes that would be made would require local approval. But Claroni says there is really no need to make any updates.