Have you had “Bridgerton” lately?
If you’ve ever hoped to go back in time to the 19th century Regency era, where the “Bridgerton” characters live in a luxury of gas, consider this $ 9.8 million Connecticut castle.
Built a century ago in 1913, Freestone Castle – located in the heart of Greenwich – has 11 bedrooms and 15 bathrooms.
Architect James C. Green first built the house of a descendant of the Revolutionary War, General Israel Putnam. The property has undergone several modern interior renovations, but the historic structure remains.
The castle – composed of brick and stone – is located on 4 acres of land and has a massive area of 20,298 square meters.
It was last sold for $ 5.5 million in 2017.
The main residence has eight bedrooms, and the staff district and the carriage house have three bedrooms.
“It is separated into several different sections. In those days, people lived with their servants and so it was kind of designed for that kind of lifestyle, ”says Danielle Claroni, the property’s co-listing agent.
“When you think of a castle, you think of small rooms and types of space dungeons, but these are wide open rooms with lots and lots of light – beautiful, large and bright rooms with high ceilings. It’s really beautiful “, adds Claroni.
In the style of English country property, facilities include balustraded terraces overlooking a reflective pool, formal gardens, wine cellar and large lawns. The house also has a tennis court and a five-door garage.
What is now a formal dining room with a fireplace was the ballroom of the castle. So you can enjoy a royal holiday!
As the castle and surrounding gardens have historical names, any changes would require local approval. But Claroni says no updates are needed.