42 Salt Acres Rd

This spectacular home is the Crown Jewel of the Region, with panoramic views of Napatree Point, Elihu Island, Watch Hill, Fisher's Island and the Village of Stonington yet just minutes away by foot to the coveted Stonington Borough Village, Mystic and Watch Hill; home to celebrities and location of the world renowned Ocean House to name a few. The village is beautiful and friendly. The local fare includes fabulous Micheline starred restaurants, fabulous bakeries and everything in between! The spaceOffering nearly 2,400 feet of pristine coast line, 400 feet of sandy beach, a 450-foot breakwater pier, and dock.This extremely private 8.68 acre waterfront estate offers the impression of being on an island yet located just steps from high end restaurants and shops in the Borough. Nearly 4 acres are held in conservation. This commanding compound includes a remarkable main house and guest house (rented separately) can be rented simultaneously with the main house, embodying more than 10,000 square feet of living space and blanketed by beach providing un-obstructed water views from almost every room along with a 30' by 60' salt water pool, spa, private jetty and dock, 55' x110' tennis court, 7 +person Theater room, 2,000+ bottle wine cellar, gently sloping manicured grounds and private garden.All rooms have beautiful water views framed by large windows with the main house featuring a mansard roof, high ceilings, detailed moldings, oak floors and four fireplaces. The second and third floors include 6 bedrooms and 7 full baths. In addition, there is a sunny artist's studio, theater room and work out area with a sauna. The main floor offers a spectacular large living room with walk out to a deck, office with fireplace, dining room with fireplace that can seat up to 14, a chef's dream kitchen with La Cornue range, butlers pantry and bistro area along with kitchen nook seating for 6 nestled next to a warming fireplace and two half baths.The main house has been completely remodeled and includes geothermal for heating and air conditioning, new bathrooms all done with the finest finishes including carrera marble and Rohl hardware to name a few. Accommodation can also be found in the 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, guest house with fireplace, large living room and full kitchen.An island-like oasis in the year round Borough of Stonington Connecticut. Conveniently located between Boston and New York City, accessible by Amtrak in Mystic, ferry boat or Ace la in New London, airport at Providence or helicopter to your front door.The Main Floor: Water views from every room, bathed in sunlight, four gas fireplaces, formal entrance, large living room with walk out deck, large dining room, library/office/sitting room, large sunroom, large additional sun porch, large kitchen with custom La Cornue Grand Palais stove and grand island, large pantry, butlers pantry, bistro area, two half baths, wine cellar, informal dining area, commercial sub zero refrigerator. All rooms have beautiful water views framed by large windows with high ceilings, detailed moldings and oak floors. Perhaps the best piece of art is the original 1850's custom built staircase. The Second Floor: 5 bedrooms, 4 ensuite. The master suite is stunning with his and her baths, king bed, unobstructed views and closets galore with exquisite lighting. The hers master bath has a hallway of closet mirrors, soaking bathtub with calming water views and a large walk in shower. The second master bedroom also has an en suite with king bed, excellent views. All of the additional bedrooms are well appointed all but one en suite. This floor also has an additonal full bath, laundry washer/dryer area, linen closets and open feel. Third Floor: What was originally a sunny artist studio, with its original wood floors is now an open room with a TV entertainment area, large work out area with Elliptical machine and weights along with accompanying 10 person sauna and an additional bedroom. There is a rooftop deck above this room that has unobstructed views for miles. Stone Encased Daylight Basement: Full second summer kitchen subzero, dishwasher, stove, dishwasher and with large pantries. The grounds: Tennis court, salt water pool, jacuzzi tub, private gardens, private beaches, large jetty, private boat doc, beautiful treed grounds.