Active
118 Middle Beach Road
Madison CT, 06443
$2,975,000
$586.21 per sqft
Active
7 Beds
6 Baths
5,075 sqft
Residential
Built in 1919
One of the shoreline's most iconic waterfront properties - "Red Top" as it's locally known for its distinctive red roof - has panoramic views of L.I. Sound from every room & space for all with 7 bedrooms & 5 full & 2 partial baths. With 9'+ ceilings and gleaming wood floors throughout, this Architectural Digest ready gem has an open floor plan and oozes charm recalling the glamour and comfort of a bygone era. The living room with a handsome stone fireplace and formal dining room open to a capacious (36'x 10'6") screened porch overlooking your own private, sandy beach.The oversized kitchen has an island with seating and an area for casual dining, includes a Subzero refrigerator, 2 dishwashers, a wine bar & extensive cabinets and counterspace. The 2nd floor family room is a wonderful place to read, relax &enjoy the view and sure to be a favorite location. Set back from coveted Middle Beach Rd, the professionally landscaped yard with specimen trees & plants provide a special privacy to this mint condition, exceptional home. This unique getaway was built for entertaining & gatherings of all types. Early owner Grover Whalen ("Toastmaster of NYC") hosted many luminaries of the day here including Mayor Fiorello Laguardia. Imagine the plans they made sitting on the screened porch watching the sun set over Long Island.These two men meant more to that period of city life than most any others of their era. This storied retreat is still just 90 miles/90minutes from Manhattan.
170619259
MLSⓇ ID
January 31, 2024
Listed
May 9, 2024
Updated
Map
118 Middle Beach Road
Madison CT, 06443
Interior Features
Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
6
Interior Features
Entrance Foyer
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Range, Oven, Washer, Electric Water Heater
Laundry Description
Main Level, Laundry Room
Fireplace
Yes
Cooling
No
Cooling Description
None
Heating
Yes
Heating Description
Electric, Oil, Baseboard, Forced Air, Zoned
Exterior/Building Features
Lot Size
0.25 Acres
Exterior Features
Dock
Lot Features
Level, Waterfront
Architectual Style
Colonial
Roof
Asphalt
Sewer
Septic Tank
School Information
High School
Per Board of Ed
Elementary School
Per Board of Ed
Other Property Details
Area Name
N/A
Taxes
$44,889
Tax Frequency
Annually
Days on Market
71
Garage
No
Parking
Gravel
Parking Total
5
View
Yes
View Description
Water
County
New Haven
Water Source
Public
Pool
No
Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
R-4
Listing History
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
3/15/2024 | Price Change | $2,975,000 -12% |
2/7/2024 | Active | — |
2/3/2024 | Active | — |
Listed by Margaret Muir with William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listing Contact: 2034159187
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