247 Old Long Ridge Road

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! Fantastic opportunity to own this spacious “Orient Lodge”, a most unique compound with a log bungalow built during the Arts and Crafts movement in 1904 and a 2-story cottage. It is located in the Long Ridge Village Historic District in North Stamford on a beautifully layed out 2+ acre lot with water frontage on Sawmill Pond. The compound contains a 3,700 sq ft stone and timber main house, detached 2 car garage with a deck, and separate cottage. The cottage is believed to have been the original sawmill built in 1825, then converted to a carriage house with stables, and now contains a 1-bedroom apartment above a 2 car garage/workshop and stables. The main house features a 2 story Great Room, with 25’ beamed ceilings, exposed log walls, an original floor to ceiling fireplace and a wraparound terrace. (Fun fact: a scene from the 2009 movie “Gigantic” was filmed in this room, with Ed Asner brewing tea in the fireplace!) The main house still shows many oriental features popular during the Arts and Crafts movement. Some original landscape features remain, including beautiful pathways, rock gardens, stone walls, and an Asian style artesian well. Needs TLC. Property to be sold in as-is condition. The property is on the National and CT Landmark lists. A truly exceptional home…for the discerning history and antique loving buyer - DON’T LET THE DEAL GO WAY!