$43,000,000

This stunning 2.72 acre waterfront property in Mead Point has panoramic South and Easterly views across the Sound to Long Island, New York and to Tods Point and Riverside. Enjoy sunrises from almost every room in this custom-built stone and shingle colonial. The current owners intention to preserve the original house, was not possible, and they built new with the goal of retaining old world quality with distinctive quality materials and finishes. Gatsby-like lawns extend from various porches and terraces down to the water and are trimmed with century-old trees and plantings and magnificent gardens The first floor main rooms all have fireplaces and connect, across the waterside of the house, and open to expansive terraces. The wide transverse entry hall enhances flow between these main rooms. The kitchen is outfitted with custom cabinetry and updated appliances, with multiple pantry spaces providing additional storage for service appliances and distinctive display areas for glass and tableware. With a sunny breakfast room and family room, this area is ideal for informal living. Upstairs there are six ensuite bedrooms, five of which have water views A large primary suite has fireplace and south-facing balcony, two walk in closets, and office and a gorgeous bath. There are three secondary bedrooms on the second floor and two more on the third floor. The lower level has three very large rooms with versatile useage. The current gym has a separate entrance and could easily be converted into a staff or guest quarters as there is access available to the first floor up a separate staircase. An interior game room, could be expanded into large finished storage areas to create a media room, and a fabulous party room with full bar and nearby wine cellar extends into a second family room that opens out to a terrace close to the pool. An alcove off this large room houses bunkbeds making it ideal for multi-generational family get-togethers and sleepovers. Extras include a separate studio with bath, fireplace and east facing porch which could become a true guest house by turning the attached garage into a bedroom; a new generator, a new pool and spa in 2024 orchard with fruit-bearing trees, and a floating dock. See LB for specifics on dock and Greenhouse Sunrises and moonrises are spectacular here year 'round. This is a fabulous house for relaxed shoreline living. The indoors and outdoors flow together making casual living easy. There is no room too formal for everyday use. Front and side porches have heated stone floors to extend their usage during the side seasons.