- stone georgian townhouse -
Description
This in-town residence in central Greenwich, Connecticut, was designed for an empty-nesting couple wishing to downsize from their large family home. Located in a ridgetop neighborhood developed at the turn of the 20th century, the confined, narrow lot is nestled among an eclectic mix of classic American Foursquares, Queen Annes, Shingle Styles and Bungalows that overlook the central business district.
Completed in the summer of 2018, this brand new stone Georgian residence was designed to utilize the maximum available width of its narrow lot in order to provide a gracious home with easy circulation within a compact plan. Arranged around a elegant central staircase that unifies the home’s four floors, the home has a comfortable, classic feel that fits seamlessly in its historic neighborhood while also preserving a green, backyard space and its vistas across downtown Greenwich and Long Island Sound.
The home’s 9,024 square feet of living space is arranged vertically with the primary living and entertaining spaces located on the Piano Nobile, above the Ground Floor garage plinth. Nestled into the hillside, the plinth allowed the garage and other functional services to be located in the home’s basement without further confining the width of the lot or spoiling the backyard entertaining space. Nonetheless, the core of the basement was made both functional and beautiful for use as a Entertainment Room, Gym, and Mudroom.
Aligned with the ground level of the backyard, the First Floor is designed with indoor/ outdoor entertaining in mind. At the front, the formal Music Room and Stair Hall give easy access to the home’s front porch, which stands balcony-like above the street below. At the rear of the house, the floor’s Family Room and Kitchen areas both open to the backyard -- the kitchen to the patio and grilling area and the Family Room to a covered porch with seating areas around a stone fireplace.
The second and third floors were designed to include the home’s bedrooms, private solarium, and Study. Although more intimate in function, the high ceilings, large windows and general bright and cheerful feeling of the First Floor are carried up the stairs to the bedroom suites as well. Each floor has two, generous suites, each appointed with refined classical detailing. The Master Suite, which looks out over the backyard, connects to a sunny second floor conservatory and study, used for growing orchids.
- PROJECT TEAM -
Toni Gallagher Interiors | Rutherford Associates PC | Significant Homes
“We hired Chuck in 2014 and worked with him and his staff for the next three years. We were building an “in town” home as we downsized from the old family house. The professionalism and attention to detail was unsurpassed. They measured every inch of the old house and determined what was important for us to replicate in the new home. They helped us through hiring the builder, oversaw the project and were present at every meeting with subs, contractors, engineers, and suppliers. They took as much ownership of the home as we did. They have stayed involved as project manager through 2018, a year after we moved in. Building a new home is a very consuming, and at times, harrowing project. We were supported by Chuck and his team in every detail. You will not find a better team to oversee your project.”
- GREG AND VICKIE MCLAUGHLIN - CLIENT
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“Working with Chuck and his team is a pleasure. The architectural plans provided are always concise and include all necessary details. His office and staff are truly professionals. Their respect for traditional architecture is second to none. At the same time, they are always open to new ideas, and new products and innovations that can make a project unique.”
-WILLIAM FLYNN - ARCHITECTS WINDOWS AND DOORS
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“As a home technology professional AVS has had the pleasure of working Chuck on several projects over the years including a currently completing job. The attention to detail, level of expertise and the focus on client satisfaction is exhibited in every facet of their projects. Chuck, Daniel, David, and Meredith have been an absolute pleasure to work from concept to completion. AVS is always delighted to be a team member on their jobs, which are some of the highest quality projects with the best client relationships. We look forward to working with Chuck’s firm on many more projects to come.”
- DAVID FREDA, AUDIO VISUAL SYSTEMS
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“Chuck and I have worked together for 25 years serving some of the most discerning clients in the world. Chuck Hilton and staff are consummate, classic architects at the forefront of design in Fairfield County and adjoining areas. There is no more thorough and accommodating company I know of and they have my highest recommendation.”
- STEPHEN GAMBLE, HISTORIC FLOORS
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“I have been building high end custom homes in Fairfield and Westchester County for 45+ years and have worked with many of the area's finest architects. While successfully completing multiple projects with Charles Hilton I have had the honor of watching him work. I can say, without a shadow of a doubt that Chuck is as detailed as they come and his drive for perfection is bar none. Chuck stands by his clients and their vision every single step of the way. The precision of a Charles Hilton project begins with thoroughly detailed plans and specifications allowing the team in the field to execute explicitly. From ornate classic to austere contemporary Chuck and his team can implement a wide range of design. One by one each structure this firm creates will remain enduring and peerless.”
–SIGNIFICANT HOMES LLC