Residence:
The house was built from a design by John M. Carerre, A.I.A of Carerre & Hastings known for its classic Beaux Arts work, efficient use of space, and the manner in which light and windows were effectively incorporated.
First Floor:
Entrance: (26’10” x 12’) wood floors, French doors with Palladian window arches, circular birdcage staircase, powder room
Living Room: (36’ x 16’2”) circa 1760 white limestone wood burning fireplace, 18th century “parquet de Versailles” floor from historic French home, crown moldings and raised panel moldings, 11 foot ceilings, 6 sets of French doors leading to grounds
Dining Room: (21’7” x 18”) wood floors, crown molding, 5 sets of French doors to grounds and terrace, fireplace, silver closet, Robert Carerre painted murals invoking both classic “chinoiserie” subject matter and suggesting an Art Deco style of the period
Library: (15’14” x 13’8”) random width wood floors, crown molding, built-in bookcases, wood burning fireplace, French doors to terrace
Butler’s Pantry: (8’ x 7’) granite counter, sink, Miele dishwasher, Subzero wine cooler, random width wood floors
Breakfast Room: (9’ x 12’4”) random width wood floors, open to Kitchen and Butler’s Pantry
Kitchen: (18’ x 12’11”) double Viking wall oven, Viking 6-burner gas range with oven and hooded vent, Subzero refrigerator, 2 Miele dishwashers, 2 stainless steel sinks, tile backsplash, granite countertops, custom cupboards, random width wood floors, crown molding, recessed lighting
Half Bath: off open kitchen area, (power room for both 1/2 baths on first floor)
Laundry Room: washer and dryer, granite counters, custom built cupboards, Rear Hall is adjacent
Mud Room: (9’4” x 5’6”) entrance from rear courtyard, tiled, granite counter and copper cut sink
Sitting Room: (13’ x 10’) off rear of Kitchen, crown molding recessed lighting, wood burning fireplace, opens to screened-in porch, French door and windows
Screened-in Porch: (18’8” x 12’4”) brick floors, period lights, ceiling fans, bead board ceilings
Second Floor:
Master Suite: (16’6” x 16”) wood burning fireplace, Juliette balcony, Southwestern views, two walk-in closets, crown molding and carpet
Master Bath: spacious, light-filled room with large walk-in shower with four water spouts, soaking tub, double sinks, granite counter, custom cabinets, Basket Weave tile flooring
Bedroom: (16’5” x 12’7”) stunning views of grounds, en suite tiled Bath with tub/shower, carpet and closet
Bedroom: (20’ x 14’) double closet, recessed lighting, carpet, views to grounds via four windows, full tiled ensuite Bath with tub/shower
Bedroom: (16’ x 12’) tucked away with dormers, eyebrow windows, plush carpet, en suite tiled Bath
Guest Wing and Studio/Bedroom Wing:
Second Floor:
connected to main house second floor via hallway over porte cochère
Office/Reading Room: (11’ x 9’5”) a private hide-away with circular window
Hall Bath: full bath with tub/shower
Bedroom: (14’11” x 12’4”) private
Bedroom: (14’11” x 11’4”) private
Ground Floor:
outside entrance and private staircase to second floor bedrooms
Full Bath: off small hallway, with shower
Studio/Bedroom: (17’8” x 14’2”) totally private space with stunning wood burning fireplace
Garage: 2-stall, detached with automatic openers
Exterior Facts:
• LES BICHETTES is located in the lush and sprawling “Canaan Valley, one of Connecticut’s best kept secrets”, with sweeping distant views
• The entrance to the estate is via a bridge over a year round brook that meanders through the property and is lined on both sides with trees creating a “water” allee. The brook also flows through and out of a stunning pond
• The estate is in close proximity to tri-corner amenities in Great Barrington, MA, Norfolk, CT, Salisbury/Lakeville CT, and Millerton, NY
• 50’ in-ground Gunite pool with flagstone surround, private and protective fence surround allowing ample room for entertaining
• Inviting pool house with entertaining area complete with kitchen. There are “his” and “hers” dressing rooms, fully appointed
• Lighted tennis courts are a stroll away from the pool
• Well appointed grounds with gracious, sprawling open lawns and some forested land for exploring the beauty of Canaan Valley
• Perennial flower beds
• Spacious gravel courtyard with period accents
• Terraces with views of the Berkshire Mountains & Litchfield Hills
