Historic $26.5M Chateau Ridge Selling to Highest Bidder at Auction

Auction | Built c.1927 | 16,301 Sq. Ft. | 7 Beds | 11.5+ Baths | 4.66 Acres

A sprawling 16,300 square foot historic mansion on 4.66 acres in Greenwich, Connecticut will be selling to the highest bidder as it heads to auction with Concierge Auctions in August. Marvellous gates open to the impressive driveway which curves into an allée of apple trees to the center courtyard bordered by remarkable boxwood mazes that form traditional Renaissance Love Gardens. The historic home was purchased in the 1980s by shoe designer Vince Camuto, who commissioned build Jimmy Xhema and architect Tony Ingrao to restore and update the extensive manor. Camuto passed in 2015 at the age of 78. Inside you’ll find a 91′ long beamed great hall, fabulous staircases, imported antique panelling, an antique library by Grinling Gibbons and a sumptuous master suite with a hall of mirrors dressing room, oval sitting room and panelled study. There are 11 bedrooms & 18 bathrooms throughout. The park-like grounds offer extensive formal gardens, mature plantings, 4 fountains, manicured lawns, a swimming pool with grotto and a tennis court with two-storey tennis house. Chateau Ridge will be heading to auction on August 12, 2020 at 4 PM EDT with Concierge Auctions. The property is also available to purchase for $26.5 million with Shelly S. Tretter of Compass.

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