The nuts and bolts
6 bedrooms
4.5 bathrooms
3,000 square feet
1.32 acre
House proud
Built in 1900 and perched on a hill overlooking the Sound, this home has been in the same family for 65 years. The three-story house has been expanded since its original build, and has kept the feeling of a multi-generational home of a nostalgic time gone by.
“This is all about the location: beautiful rolling topography, meandering gardens and an elevated view of the water,” says Nancy Cervelli, who is co-listing the property with Barry Novick at Sotheby’s International Realty, Daniel Gale.
What’s the plan?
The first floor is devoted to the generously sized common spaces: a 410-sqaure-foot great room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace and a living room just shy of 340 square feet. Both the great room and the 258-square-foot dining room open into the screen porch. Four bedrooms, including the ensuite primary, and a sitting room occupy the second floor, along with two full baths. The top floor includes two bedrooms, a shared bathroom and more than 700 square feet of storage space. The lower level has sliding doors that lead to the pool area, and has potential for finishing as a rec room or other usage, Cervelli says.
What’s cooking?
The kitchen, which overlooks the back garden, has a work island, wooden cabinets, one of the home’s five fireplaces and a parquet floor.
What else?
Original architectural details include elegant 16-over-1 windows and a front entry framed by sidelights. The owners removed the carpeting and restored the wooden floors, many of them wide-plank and original to the home.
Amenities and more
- Swimming pool
- Five fireplaces
- Screened-in porch
One cool thing
The large screen porch provides additional dining and living space and killer views over the water. Perched high on the hill, it gives the feeling of being in an aerie.
Agent’s callout
“This home feels like the old Orient. It’s a very rare that a home comes onto the market in this location,” Cervelli says. “It’s a great opportunity for someone to acquire this and make it their own.”
Location, location, location
The home on the hill is .8 miles from the village of Orient and .6 miles from Truman Beach. The Orient Yacht Club is a mile away and the historic Slaves Burying Ground is 2.1 miles. The burial site is under the stewardship of the Oysterponds Historical Society, which offers a schedule of public programming and events.
Details
The home at 825 Munn Lane lists for $2,250,000 and the details can be seen here.
