Within the stillness of backcountry Greenwich, CT, sits a residence in contrast to something at present in the marketplace—and the prospect to personal a house so distinctive that it serves as its very personal murals.
The sculptural, light-filled construction at 71 North Porchuck Street as soon as served because the gallery and headquarters for a prestigious artwork basis, however now invitations a brand new chapter as a personal residence— for the lofty worth of $16 million.
Itemizing agent B.Ok. Bates, a founding member of Houlihan Lawrence, describes the property’s origins: It was inbuilt 2009 by an architectural agency to function an artwork gallery with dwelling quarters for visiting artists.
The constructing was designed to show a whole lot of works from what Bates calls “some of the important collections of representational artwork within the nation.”
“The design standards was partly to be hanging and modern, however with an old-world attraction, thus the ‘transformed stone barn’ idea,” says Bates. “There’s an unbelievable variety of glass home windows, excessive ceilings, and an open structure.”
These expansive glass partitions bathe greater than 16,000 sq. toes of inside house (throughout three ranges) in pure mild.
Ceilings soar as much as 15 toes, and a mixture of supplies together with brick and wooden flooring, walnut paneling, and steady observe lighting, mix to create huge open interiors steeped in museum-like class.
Set on a 6.7-acre gated parcel with the potential to amass further land, the property blends complete privateness with dramatic architectural expression. Inside, the house features a one-bedroom suite with terrace, a number of loos, and a catering-scale kitchen. An elevator connects all three flooring.
However what really units this residence aside is the chance it represents: to reimagine its huge, open areas and remodel the house’s gallery structure into one thing extra intimate.
“At present residence to the famend Seven Bridges Basis Artwork Gallery, this breathtaking construction options hovering ceilings, spectacular pure mild, and three completed ranges of expansive, open house—providing limitless prospects to reimagine and make it your individual,” the itemizing reveals.
With partitions of glass framing lush inexperienced views and a number of terraces connecting to undisturbed landscapes, the construction feels alive, itself a murals that evolves with the altering seasons simply past its partitions.
“Impressed by a contemporary barn aesthetic, the property seamlessly blends artistry and structure, and may be reworked into a unprecedented non-public residence,” the outline provides.
And if the structure isn’t sufficient, the situation provides one other layer of enchantment.
Set straight throughout from the Greenwich Audubon Society’s 285-acre sanctuary, the property gives a uncommon sense of seclusion and connection to nature whereas being inside simple attain of downtown Greenwich, Glenville procuring, and even New York Metropolis.
“It’s in contrast to anything within the nation,” says Bates. “The design, setting, and high quality of building are unmatched, and it gives the prospect to create an distinctive non-public residence that one household can get pleasure from for generations to come back.”
Taking over possession of the house would additionally mark a real milestone in its historical past; the dwelling has solely ever had one proprietor, the inspiration that at present occupies it.
Remodeling it into a house won’t solely protect its legacy, but in addition present a brand new proprietor with the prospect to jot down the property’s subsequent chapter, following within the footsteps of Seven Bridges founder Richard McKenzie, the visionary behind the property.
“Seven Bridges Basis was established as a nonprofit in 1993 by Richard McKenzie to assist each established and rising dwelling artists and to advertise their creativity,” the inspiration’s web site reveals.
“Situated on 80 acres in backcountry Greenwich, it’s comprised of two galleries totaling 28,000 sq. toes, with an out of doors sculpture assortment sited to benefit from the pure environment.
“The 1,200 piece assortment, which incorporates massive scale modernist and figurative work, glass artwork, sculptures, and images is a vibrant reflection of life impressed by humanity and inventive expression.
“Providing a novel museum expertise, Seven Bridges has develop into an modern venue for artists, college students, students, and different guests to realize insights into figurative artwork and the work of twentieth century masters in addition to rising artists.”
