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Westport, CT / SOLD
77 Morningside DriveWestport, CT 06880
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Sale Price$4,750,000ClosedSeptember 15, 2022
Open house
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170456030- Bedrooms
- 8
- BathroomsBaths
- 8 full / 2 half
- Square feet
- 7,135
- Year built
- 1900
- Acres
- 3
- Property taxes
- $40,408
July 2022-June 2023
Read the full listing description
Storied Private Westport Residence. This striking, three-storey Italianate Compound in Greens Farms earned its name, Franton Court, from the original curator and co-founder of the Guggenheim museum. Celebrated artists Wassily Kandinsky, Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall and even Frank Lloyd Wright were frequent visitors, to name-drop just a few. And who can blame them? The remarkable design and cunning craftsmanship give the impression that this is no mere house but, perhaps, a work of art. Light reflects and shimmers through uniquely designed rooms, each with its own dramatic assertions. In a different tone, but no less dramatic, is the entertainment barn—with its open space and soaring ceiling. Visitors will also appreciate the comfort of the two-bedroom guesthouse. The home is sited on 3 acres of verdant grounds with a pool, a professional tennis court and surrounded by 7 additional acres of nature preserve. The property has seen several recent updates. Downtown or the beach is minutes away and Manhattan is another 50.
Schools
- Elementary
- Greens Farms
- Middle
- Bedford
- High
- Staples
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $4,750,000 | |
| Original list price | $4,995,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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*Estimate: $4,750,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 50% rebate = $59,375. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Higgins Group Bedford Square
Gabrielle Di Bianco
SmartMLS · Listing #170456030 · Closed
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