Maple Knoll Farm
A classic Colonial Revival residence nestled amidst a breathtaking canopy of mature trees, offers an unparalleled setting, steeped in history and tranquility.
Hidden Treasures and Timeless Elegance
** A Sanctuary for Generations: With its expansive grounds, the property offers endless possibilities for future growth and development. The existing structures provide a solid foundation for creating a family compound or an equestrian estate, while the surrounding landscape offers ample space for outdoor recreation and leisure activities.
** Exquisite Features: The main residence is a testament to architectural grandeur and meticulous attention to detail. Bathed in natural light from expansive windows and adorned with tall ceilings, it offers a harmonious blend of classic elegance and modern comfort.
** Outdoor Oasis: Meticulously maintained grounds create a park-like setting, complete with mature trees, rolling lawns, and vibrant gardens. The inviting pool area, complete with a luxurious cabana, provides the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor entertaining.
** Modern Convenience: State-of-the-art Smart-Home features provide modern convenience and security, allowing for seamless control and monitoring of your home's entertainment, heating and safety features.
** The Driftway: Explore the historic "driftway," a cart-road that once wound between the stone walls, used as farming access to the original orchard and later the horse barn, the garden, and the hay fields behind the properties.
Maple Knoll Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of Wilton's rich history and create a legacy for generations to come. With its unparalleled setting, timeless elegance, and endless potential, this estate is truly one-of-a-kind.
A Sanctuary for Generations
This scenic property, with its expansive grounds exudes timeless elegance and exciting potential for those envision creating a generational estate. The existing structures provide a solid foundation for creating a family compound, while the surrounding landscape offers ample space for outdoor recreation and leisure activities.
The residence itself is a testament to exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring expansive rooms, high ceilings, and large windows that offer sweeping views of the idyllic landscape.
Beautifully Groomed Landscape creates a park-like setting, complete with mature trees, rolling lawns, and vibrant gardens. Pool and Pool Cabana provides the perfect setting for relaxation and outdoor entertaining.
Guest House offers separate accommodations for visitors and features a two-car garage, a fully equipped gym, a full one-bedroom in-law apartment, and a rejuvenating sauna.
The Main House
First Floor
Timeless elegance defines the first floor. Fireplaces grace the grand living room, gracious dining room, and serene family room, adding to the home's refined warmth and charm. The magnificent four-season sunroom and large windows throughout this level offer idyllic views of the surrounding landscape. A large, unfinished basement with a wine cellar, billiards room and workshop, provides great potential to add your personal touches.
This estate blends classic architecture with the potential for modern smart home technology - surround sound throughout the main level, a modern climate control system and new security systems for added peace of mind.
This estate presents rare opportunities to craft a luxurious lifestyle, with this first floor designed for both intimate gatherings and lavish entertaining.
Second Floor
High-Cielings and large wndrow thoughout, there are 5 bedrooms 3 bathooms on this floor. The large Master bedroom includes a walk-closet, steam shower, hot-tub and other beautiful elements.
Third Floor
With georgeous views of the entire property, the top floor has two large bedrooms and 1 full bathroom.
A Rich Tapestry of History
Nestled amidst a breathtaking canopy of mature trees on prestigious Hurlbutt Street, Maple Knoll Farm offers an unparalleled blend of history, luxury, and natural beauty.
Early Beginnings: The land itself as once part of a vast 1700s estate owned by Stephen Buckingham, are referenced in history books for people "born on Buckingham Ridge." This area was transformed into Hurbutt Street, and on the property, the original dwelling's foundation, root celar and water-well can be found, a testament to the land's enduring appeal.
A Love Story: In the late 1930s, this captivating property was bestowed as a wedding present from Frederick Sheffield's parents to him and his bride, Carolyn Cornell Blair Sheffield. She was the granddaughter of the founder of Cornell University and he was a Yale alumnus, an Olympic gold medalist in rowing, a renowned New York City lawyer connected to the Rockefellers, assistant U.S. Commissioner to the 1939-1940 NY World's Fair and board chairman of the Carnegie Corporation.
The entire estate was first conceived as a weekend escape and a place to entertain New York City elite and powerful; a sanctuary from the bustling city, and a testament to their refined taste and social standing. They eventually moved to Wilton full-time further intwining their lives with the history of Wilton and as figures of their time. The estate stands as a symbol of their love and legacy.
The Legacy Continued: In 1974, the property was purchased by the Parker family and christened "Maple Knoll Farm," a name inspired by the majestic maple trees that lined Hurlbutt Street and the abundance of apple trees that graced the property. The Parkers undertook various renovations and additions, including the construction of a guest house and pool.
This exceptional estate, with its expansive grounds and exquisite craftsmanship, is a rare opportunity to own an uniquely beautiful property and a potential foundation of a generational legacy.
Adjacent 3 acre Lot
Sold separately is an additional 3-acre plot of land, ideal for sports or outdoor celebrations such as weddings. This land is also zoned for building new structures.
A Rare Opportunity
Maple Knoll Farm represents a rare opportunity to own a beautiful place to live and create a legacy for generations to come. With its unparalleled setting, timeless elegance, and endless potential, this estate is truly one-of-a-kind.
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