192 West Lane
Ridgefield, CT 06877

Circa 1899 Georgian Revival converted Carriage House that was originally part of Windover Estate, formerly owned by John Ames Mitchell, co-founder of Life Magazine. This distinctive home sits on 1.48 lush acres and offers a flexible floor plan with five-bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and Ralph Lauren casual elegance. The Living Room is spectacular with over-sized barn doors on either side and a floor to ceiling stone fireplace with a Chestnut mantle. Gourmet Kitchen features a huge Chestnut wood island, soapstone countertops with carved sinks, a Wolf 6 burner stove with 2 ovens, Sub-zero refrigerator/freezer, floor to ceiling Sub-zero wine cooler, warming drawer and two Thermador dishwashers. Vintage barn beams, re-milled original wood flooring, bead-board wainscoting and a Dutch door that leads to the flagstone patio. Separating the kitchen from the Dining Room is an original stall wall with vintage steel hardware. Main floor bedroom with full bath and separate entrance is being used as an office. The grounds which include an in-ground pool, gardens and a potting shed are the finishing touches to this magnifcent home. Less than 60 miles from NYC.