An Ideal Setting
Stamford, Connecticut
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The 20x40 pool features half moon stairs and an integrated, underwater bench along one side. -
Constructed of thermal top bluestone set in concrete, the patio provides generous space for entertaining, with an area for casual gathering, a separate dining space with seating for ten and an outdoor kitchen.
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An extra-long fire pit anchors the conversation area of the patio, with comfortable couches and seating for twelve or more.
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Set into round fieldstone and finished with a honed bluestone countertop, the outdoor kitchen features a grill, refrigerator and pizza oven.
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The fire pit is custom-built of round fieldstone and capped with thermal top bluestone, consistent with other masonry features throughout the property.
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Sitting walls of round fieldstone and a patio of Loredo large blend granite surround the pool.
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A raised spa is located to one end of the pool; a waterfall feature connects pool and spa.
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At the far edge of the pool, a woodland-inspired garden features a pair of waterfalls, providing a soothing murmur of falling water. Native waterlilies and cattails surround the small pond.
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A mix of boxwood and ornamental grasses provide color and texture around the spa, while a trio of blue spruce provide a focal point at the opposite end of the pool.
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Plantings around the foundation and full perimeter of the property provide color and texture year-round. A natural stone outcropping on the property adds visual interest.
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The new pool house offers a central space for entertaining, flanked by a bathroom/changing room on one side and a storage area for pool accessories on the other. Glass doors open fully onto the patio surrounding the pool.
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Arborvitae Green Giant create an evergreen, year-round screen between the pool area and a neighboring property.
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An intimately scaled patio near the edge of the property offers a quiet spot for reading or contemplation. The patio is accessed from the lawn or by crossing a stone bridge that spans the pond.
This expansive, two-acre property is the ideal setting for gatherings. A spacious bluestone patio features an outdoor kitchen with grill and pizza oven, a dining area and an area for lounging, anchored by clean-lined sofas and an extra-long fire pit. Across the lawn, a granite patio and fieldstone sitting walls surround a custom 20x40 pool with a raised spa. With glass doors that open fully onto the patio, the pool house offers additional entertaining space, plus a bathroom and storage. Adjacent to the pool, a charming, woodland-inspired garden features a pond with two waterfalls; a stone bridge leads to a small granite patio, perfect for reading or relaxation. Perimeter plantings of hydrangea, rhododendron, boxwood and ornamental grasses unify the landscape and provide year-round interest, while thoughtfully integrated landscape lighting allows gatherings to continue into the evening.