$10,900,000

View from the Private Pond to the 266 Michigan Chateau on a property landscaped by James Doyle Associates.

James Doyle Associates, a worldwide award-winning business recognized for the innovative ways in which it blends art and nature while integrating sustainability and ecological restoration in its designs, created a unique and functional landscaping.

View to the Cottage, Tennis Court, Private Pond and The Main House. On a 6.4 Acre property that abuts natural land preserve south and west and the quiet Summersweet seven-homes lane.

Traditional, balanced arrangement of detailed windows, arched transoms and towering turrets, double story columns and massive chimneys suggest that this home has been part of the rolling Connecticut landscape for generations.

An airy staircase curving against the south wall gives access to the primary suite on the North Wing and five additional en-suite bedrooms on the South. Large pattern bold Italian marble inlay parquet pairing makes a strong statement and compliments perfectly the center halls grandiose scale.

The dazzling 50 by 25 foot, 30 feet high front to back stunning center hall is filled with natural, diffused light streamed from skylights set above a canopy that embraces 32 glass windowpanes and French doors facing the private pond and pool.

Four central columns support the bridge balcony above and enclose an ethereal, magnificent chandelier. The main curved staircase leads to the 2nd floor. The staircase below goes down to the multi-purpose exciting entertainment lower level.

The North Wing with its business and formal spaces starts on the left side of the main entrance with a spectacular Two-Story Library. A wide paneled barrel entryway gives access to the library from the center hall.

An eye catching spiral staircase goes up to the library's mezzanine, primary bedroom's private hallway and down to the wine cellar. This room's walls, just like the ones in most of the entire main house, are elegantly paneled from floor to ceilings.

From the library, enter a comfortable, relaxed Reading/Conference Room with a sophisticated, timeless design Chesney marble fireplace that can house a real or gas fire. This room opens to the Main Office, South hallway and the Gallery Bar.

Accessed through the Reading/Conference room, the Main Office is inundated with northern and eastern light through its twelve fixed French doors. Another pair of French doors open to a patio. The office overlooks the Playground/Soccer field.

At the end of the South hallway's Barrel-Vaulted Gallery gallery there is a sunken, intimate Den with a bold marble fireplace, a northern bay window and a chandelier that brings the rooms height and square feet together into a perfect balance.

A marble Wet-Bar is located within the Barrel-Vaulted Gallery, centrally to the North wing.

The Living Room is adjacent to the gallery bar. The spacious 13-foot ceiling Living Room has a custom designed marble Chesney fireplace and four sets of floor to ceiling French Doors that open onto a patio.

A wide paneled barrel entryway connects the living room and the Drawing/Music Room. Custom designed formal chandelier and a Chesney elegant marble fireplace with traditional Ionic columns surrounds match those in Dining room across the Central Hall.

Facing the library, across the central hall on the right of the main entrance, is the Reception Room with paneled curved walls. A transition room between formal and informal spaces, it greets guests, family and business associates.

Strategically located, it gives access to the dining room across one of its entryways and to the double doored, second home office. A generous concealed coat closet and a dual-function marble powder room enhance further this room's functionality.

The 12-foot ceiling formal Dining Room with large windows overlooking the pond accommodates a 15-foot table. Dining room is open to the central hall just like the Drawing/Music room. Concealed built-in cabinets house dinner party service items.

Accessed from the South hallway that faces one of the reception room entries or the center hall. Entry/exit to the dining room from the kitchen is thru two doors framing the fireplace.

2nd Office is a large 12-foot ceiling room has six south facing French doors that open to the front courtyard.

Elegant hallway from the kitchen entrance area to the center hall displays the owners' art.

The brick-enclosed European courtyard facing the west lawn welcomes family and friends with its separate entrance to the South Wing's foyer.

View of the wonderful, minimalistic South Wing's foyer to the courtyard.

Innovative double glass partial walls create a functional separation between the South wing's foyer and the kitchen spaces while making the front to back view from the courtyard to the outdoor breakfast area patio possible.

Kitchen is both an entertainment and living space with separate foyer and a Courtyard entrance. Clean lines, ergonomic Valcucine kitchen centers around delivering elegance and functionality. Gaggenau cooktop, Miele ovens and refrigerators/freezers.

Integrated into the open kitchen plan, adjacent to the family room and immediately opposite the foyer, there is a large Breakfast Area that opens to the Family room . French doors and large windows, fill the breakfast area and kitchen with light.

Family Room is a sunken large corner room with 13-foot ceiling, large Chesney fireplace, and recessed wall for media. Four sets of French doors open to a large patio.

South wing staircase designed to receive natural light leads to children's bedrooms, study room, sitting room, second laundry, the au-pair's en-suite and the third floor.

Workout Center includes a large gym room with French doors to an outdoor spa and built-in fire pit flame and an adjoining indoor spa with benches, storage, dual sink area, Finlandia sauna, shower, and enclosed toilet.

Terrace outside the Gym with heavy duty whirlpool stainless-steel spa equipped with Delta-UV system.

This engaging, enticing space for children, their friends and adults, is organized for safety and clear definition of functions. Integrated surround sound system TV/Sitting area transitions seamlessly into the gaming areas and the Media room.

10 to 12 seats Screening/Media Room.

500+ bottles temperature-controlled Wine Cellar and Testing Room can be accessed via the anteroom and also via the library's spiral staircase.

Multi-Purpose Underground Heated Garage can house 10 to 12 family type cars or up to 25 collectible cars. Designed and finished to be viewed as a showroom space it has heat, superior finishes and an automatic air exchange system. Suitable for events.

There is so much to do on this 6+ acre wonderful property. The private natural, spring-fed pond with a dock has been enjoyed by the owners' children for seasonal swimming, kayaking and fishing.

Facing the pond there is a 110 x 30 feet terrace with a 50 foot long saltwater pool, three fountains and a sleek and simple shaded sitting area with a fire pit.

The primary bedroom suite's terrace is overlooking the professionally installed soccer field that has been used by their children and friends for dribbling, shooting and defending practice. Just imagine enjoying a cup of coffee overlooking the view.

Please See 266MichiganRoad.com for Bedrooms, Baths, Floor Plans, Cottage, Landscape Site Plan Details and So Much More. This photo depicts one of the primary bedroom's bathrooms. It opens to a large terrace overlooking the playground/soccer field.