55 Leggett Road

Description

Clematis Cottage c1890 is a 7 Bedroom, 4.5 Bath, 8 Fireplace Historic Masterpiece located on one of the most beautiful Roads in Stone Ridge a destination known for peaceful weekends , summer escapes and more recently a haven for full time residency. This stately Gilded Age residence surrounded by 11+ acres with design by noted architect Charles Coolidge Haight, retains those rare but most sought after details from the period. Upon entry to the double foyer with intricate bay window, impressive mouldings and high ceilings one is immediately aware that you have entered a thoroughly unique residence. The drawing room with high cielings , soaring windows and expansive window seat with block mouldings leads to turreted sunroom, with fireplace then onto a wraparound screened porch overlooking a pastoral setting. Dining Room with private butlers pantry and second of two intricate bay windows, has hand-painted silk wallpaper and Fireplace. Library with Fireplace, vintage silk and linen Boussac wall covering and half bath. There are 2 separate bedroom wings. The first has a primary suite encompassing a bath, large bedroom and separate turreted sitting room both with fireplaces, a second bedroom with fireplace and full bath and a third bedroom with bright leaf and berry wallcovering, bay and oval cameo windows, fireplace and full bath with clawfoot tub. The second bedroom wing with William Morris hand screened wallpaper and which can be accessed by a rear staircase, has four more unique bedrooms and another full bath. The exquisite grounds with curved gravel driveway, sweeping lawns, established perennial flowers, shrubs, majestic maples and pond. Privately sited Large wraparound bluestone terrace for entertaining is particularly attractive. Charming Victorian Greenhouse and potting shed. Truly a wonderful home for indoor and outdoor entertaining located in the heart of Stone Ridge yet feeling many miles out into the country. This is amongst the finest and most rare residences in Stone Ridge.