PROPERTY

Visitors enter 31 Wyngate Drive's 2.25 acre estate through electronically-controlled Gothic iron gates. There exists natural rock formations near the house, curved stone walls, blue stone staircases and a brick patio, which all meld well with professional landscaping. Illumination is dramatized by exterior spotlights, wall fixtures and 60 lane ground lights. There is room for 4 vehicles outside the 3-car garage, and 30 or more cars may be parked along the drive.

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RESIDENCE

"Wyngate Castle" is a stately, stone Tudor castle. The home was designed with an octagonal, Gothic theme having been featured in the New York Times, Connecticut Magazine and on local television stations. Accentuated by a central three-story tower, the home feature 6 towers capped with "King's Hat" finials, Gothic arched windows, a prism leaded-glass front door and cedar shake roof. Served by underground utilities, copper plumbing, central air conditioning and gas forced air heat, the home encompasses 9,200 square feet of living space, including 18 rooms on four levels with five staircases. This 5 bedroom, 7 bath home also features AM-FM intercom, cable television, a security system and central vacuum system. There is a two-level deck at the rear of the house.

LOWER LEVEL

A wide turning staircase from the main foyer leads to the Family Room and game table area (28' * 16') where the ceilings reach 12 feet high and atrium doors on both sides of the fireplace lead to the outdoor brick patio area. This open room includes a mirrored platform for a sunken hot tub. A full bath, exercise room and wine cellar lie adjacent.

FIRST FLOOR

A large foyer commands attentions with its three-story, octagonal, 46 foot-high tower and European chandelier. The sunken Living Room (27' * 15') and open Dining Room (15' * 13') are distinguished by graceful fluted columns supporting Gothic archways. A stone fireplace, patterned oak floors, 10 foot-high ceilings, crown moldings, gold leaf Italian light fixtures and extensive recessed lighting set an elegant tone throughout the house. In the Den (with half-bath) arched Gothic latticed windows set off a bow casement window. The Master Bedroom (24' * 16') features a built-in arched canopy bed and enormous walk-in closet with mirror and window. The master bath holds a sunken Jacuzzi, double marble shower and double sink vanity with brass inlaid oak cabinets.

The Powder Room, off the foyer, boasts an inlaid gold waterfall sink. The Breakfast Room (15' * 14') features a 10 foot expanse of arched, latticed windows, oak floors, a ceiling fan, recessed lighting and an open breakfast counter. The eight-sided octagonal Morning Room (14' * 14') incorporates four windows rising to a vaulted oak ceiling with decorative rosette at the apex.

A rear staircase leads leads to an upstairs bedroom suite. The vaulted oak ceiling is repeated in the eight-sided octagonal Kitchen (18' * 14'). Five windows, almond ceramic tile counters and light pickled oak cabinets and appliances hold a bright, airy appeal.

SECOND FLOOR

A winding oak staircase with curved ceiling leads to the large lounge with patterned oak floor. The Second Bedroom (16' * 12') shares a full bath with sunken double tub with the. The Third Bedroom is 17' * 15'. Each has its own walk-in closet and dressing/vanity area with sink. A Fourth Bedroom Suite (16' * 17') holds off the lounge, as does the Media Room (15' * 15') with fireplace and panoramic views.

THIRD FLOOR

The Fifth Bedroom (16' * 10') with skylights, full bath and living room (23' * 18') also has an unfinished area. The area is accessed from the second floor lounge through the tower.