Eating “Bridgerton” lately?
If you expected to go back in time to the 19th century regency era, where “Bridgerton” characters live in diaphanous luxury, consider this $ 9.8 million Connecticut castle.
Built a century ago in 1913, Freestone Castle – located in the heart of Greenwich – has 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
Architect James C. Green first built the home of a descendant of the Revolutionary War, General Israel Putnam. The property has undergone several modern interior renovations, but the historic structure remains.
The castle – made up of bricks and stone – sits on 4 acres of land and has a huge area of 20,298 square feet.
It was last sold for $ 5.5 million in 2017.
The main residence has eight rooms, and the staff quarters and the coach house have three rooms.
“It is separated into a few different sections. At that time, people lived with their employees, so it was kind of designed for that type of lifestyle, ”said Danielle Claroni, the property’s real estate broker.
“When you think of a castle, you think of small rooms and dungeon-like spaces, but they are very open rooms, with lots and lots of light – big, bright rooms with high ceilings. It’s really beautiful, ”adds Claroni.
In the English country style, amenities include balustrade terraces overlooking a reflecting pool, formal gardens, a wine cellar and extensive lawns. The house also has a tennis court and a five door garage.
What is now a formal dining room with a focal fireplace used to be the castle’s ballroom. Then you can enjoy a real feast!
Since the castle and the surrounding gardens have historical designations, any changes made require local approval. But Claroni says there is really no need for updates.