The 2009 Holiday House Tour, held on December 4th, was a great success! In addition to the five amazing homes, there was a delicious prix-fixe luncheon and silent auction at the Roger Sherman Inn. Many of the homes also had individual boutiques for holiday shopping.
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A Peak at the 2009 Homes
Antique Farmhouse
This antique farmhouse, built in 1881, was renovated and expanded in 2002 by well-known local architect, Louise Brooks, senior partner and founder of Gullans & Brooks Associates of New Canaan, Connecticut. The home displays a plaque from The New Canaan Historical Society, which acknowledges and works to preserve historic properties in the town. It features beautiful archways, timeless details, and all the charm of its bygone era.
Dramatic Country Estate
This 2004 dramatic country estate, nestled on four acres, was designed and built by Michael Greenberg, owner of Michael Greenberg Associates from Westport, Connecticut. Greenberg is known for building his homes with an enormous amount of antique and reclaimed wood. This home is no exception, with soaring beams and millwork throughout. An 1850 converted barn with chestnut ceiling serves as a guest house and sits prominently on the property. The estate was decorated by international celebrity designer Barry Dixon, who specializes in high-end residential interiors worldwide and has been featured on Good Morning America, HGTV, and in a number of magazine pictorials. The home is furnished with an array of iconic and antique treasures, including a rocking chair that belonged to President John F. Kennedy.
Mid-Century Modern
Built in 1956, this mid-century modern was designed by John Johansen, the last surviving member of the Harvard Five, and has been featured in dozens of national and international architectural publications over the last five decades. The home has extensive glass walls and dramatic views of the Rippowam River. The current owners are in the process of renovating aspects of the home, all keeping with the authentic era in which the home was built. This tour will be the first time the public will be able to view the home since the new owners have made it their own.
Sophisticated Summer Manor
This magnificent 12,000-square-foot stone and shingle manor was built in 2005. It was designed by Judith Larson and built by Bill Gardner, co-owners of Gardner Larson Homes of New Canaan, Connecticut. This gorgeous home, with separate guest house, is reminiscent of a turn-of-the-century summer estate, sitting high on a Connecticut hill with sweeping views of the New Canaan Reservoir. The home is decorated by Maureen Griffin Balsbaugh, owner of Griffin Balsbaugh Interiors of Brookline, Massachusetts.
Authentic Turn-of-the-Century
Built in 1900, this authentic turn-of-the-century home has beautiful moldings and millwork, large fireplaces, and period stonework. The furniture and decor are in keeping with the period in which the home was constructed. The home is set back from the road and has a large circular drive and awnings over the windows. In 2008 the New Canaan Preservation Alliance bestowed an award on the home for “offering an aesthetic gift to the town and a pleasant trip into the past.”
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