17-05-2025
Beautiful $13.9M Connecticut mansion looks like it should be in the UK and is inspired by a 90s movie
A spectacular Tudor mansion in Connecticut with a Hollywood history has hit the market for a whopping $13.9million.
The breathtaking property, known as Orchard's End, is located in the affluent neighborhood of New Canaan.
The perfect Great Gatsby era house boasts a staggering 18,000 square feet of living space, including 12 bedrooms and 16 bathrooms.
The gorgeous home includes a unique great room inspired by Castle Duart on Scotland's Isle of Mull - the very same castle featured in the 1999 film 'Entrapment'.
In the film, Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones played art thieves plotting an elaborate heist.
Now, the new owners can relish in a replica room in their very own castle.
The home's Hollywood-inspired great room features a dramatic double-height ceiling, massive stone fireplace with intricate carvings, and custom bronze handrails leading to a second-story mezzanine.
Built in 1929 during the 'great estates' era, the property was designed by New York architect William B. Tubby.
Tubby's impressive portfolio also includes Waveny House in New Canaan, Dunnellen Hall in Greenwich, and the William H. Childs House in Brooklyn - the brick and limestone country retreat exemplifies 'architecture in the grand manner'.
The estate recently underwent a staggering $6million renovation that took three-years to complete.
World-renowned architect Dinyar Wadia, who oversaw the renovation, claims the mansion would cost more than $25million to recreate today.
'Together with the roof lights in the kitchen and double-height bay windows in the great room,' the property description states in New Canaan Great Estate.
'The new space is drenched in sunlight, inviting the family to linger in its welcoming glow.'
The estate also features a brand new 5,000-square-foot wellness center as well as a separate 2,000-square-foot guest house.
The guest house includes four bedrooms, a custom-designed pool with spa, and new terraces throughout the property.
Because the current owners felt the already impressive estate lacked sufficient living space for family gatherings, they decided to expand the property without making it seem overwhelmingly large.
'Beginning in 2014, the current owners retained world renowned architect Dinyar Wadia to embark on a three-year 6 million dollar renovation perfecting the already expansive 10,000 square foot addition completed by the previous owners,' the description states.
'Not only was the main residence improved and expanded upon a brand new 2,000 square foot 4-bedroom guest house, along with a custom designed 5,000 square foot wellness center, a custom pool with spa and new terraces transformed Orchard's End Estate into a true masterpiece.'
'In a recent interview with Dinyar, he stated he believes in today's market this estate would cost in excess of 25 million dollars to replicate the main house alone, excluding land costs, the new 5,000 square foot wellness center, and fully renovated guest house.'
A glass-paned corridor with iron frames and true divided lights connects the new great room to the main residence, which offer stunning views of the garden terrace on one side and the new kitchen through a courtyard on the other.
The home also includes a 14-seat movie theater, a sauna and wine cellar.
For those who like to keep active, the home also includes an outdoor basketball court, a yoga studio and two gyms.
The property is currently listed by agent Danielle Malloy of SERHANT Connecticut, who describes it as 'a true masterpiece.'
The home was also shared on the popular Instagram page Zillow Gone Wild.
The post quickly went viral with users making jokes and admiring the spectacular estate.
One wrote: 'I could get my 10,000 steps just finding the kitchen in the morning.'
'The lanterns hanging throughout the house are so cool, and the house is beautiful, but I like the exterior the most. The plants all over the front,' a third user commented.
