Washington, Conn. (September 14, 2017) — William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty today announced that the firm has listed an architecturally unique property designed by renowned firm Fairfax & Sammons. Washington Depot agents Rick Distel and Fred Bond represent the property, which is offered at $6,500,000.
Richard Sammons of Fairfax & Sammons is one of the founders of the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art, considered the leading nonprofit educational organization devoted to classical architecture. He is credited for his role in the rising popularity of architecture designed in the classical tradition in the modern era. Sammons is a winner of the Arthur Ross Award for lifetime achievement.
Sammons has said that Thomas Jefferson—who, among his many occupations, was also a classical architect—has served as his major influence throughout his architectural career. That influence is on display at this Palladian-style jewel box home in Washington, Conn. The property is described as demonstrating “late-Baroque flourishes” according to a book on Fairfax & Sammons-designed properties, featuring exaggerated finials, scrolled volutes, architraves, Doric portico and freestanding columns.
On the roof of the main house and pergola, the Vermont slates change in thickness and size as they go up, providing a distinctive visual touch. Every brick on the exterior was individually handcrafted and laid in a unique pattern, with ragged pointing. The house features a compact floor plan inspired by the 18th century architecture critic Robert Morris.
Inside, the grand living room features three arched doorways to the western-facing terrace, high ceilings, full-height wall paneling and extensive moldings including dentils below an acanthus frieze. The living room also features a fireplace with a mirror designed by the architect, which mimics the exterior lines of the home. The landscaping by Peter Cummin includes a knot garden that introduces the house, with a Sammons-designed sundial fountain standing in the center.
“The location of this vast property is ideal, and the land is some of the most beautiful in Litchfield County,” said Distel. “As you drive up the road to the home, you are met with a stunning reveal when you get to the driveway. With such careful attention to architectural details, the entire estate is full of potential for a variety of buyers and lifestyles. We are proud to represent this offering.”
For more information on the property, located at 270 Nettleton Hollow Road, please visit the firm’s website here.
About William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty
Founded in 1949, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty manages a $3.9-billion portfolio with more than 1,000 sales associates in 26 brokerages spanning Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Westchester County, New York. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty is the largest Sotheby’s International Realty(R) affiliate globally and the 31st-largest real estate company by sales volume in the United States. A full-service real estate firm headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty provides ancillary services including commercial services through its affiliation with Building and Land Technology, a second-generation development company based in Stamford, Connecticut; William Pitt Insurance Services; and an award-winning global relocation division. For more information, visit the website at williampitt.com.
Sotheby’s International Realty’s worldwide network includes approximately 20,000 sales associates located in approximately 880 offices throughout 70 countries and territories.
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Contact:
Rick Distel
646-417-2720
rdistel@williampitt.com
Fred Bond
917-209-2253
fbond@williampitt.com
