209 Ponus Avenue Ext, Norwalk, CT 06850

Welcome to The Whale House, a unique renovated barn & cottage with all the charm & history of an antique home with today's modern amenities!This special home once served as an art gallery & museum showcasing artist and collector Robert Newell's paintings, ship models, and whaling memorabilia. The main house features over 2,736 sqft, guest house 1,000 sqft both set upon a private acre. You will be welcomed by the high ceilings, original wood beams in the expansive family/great room. Off the family room is the formal living room with wide planked floors & fireplace w/views of the outdoors & in-ground pool. The kitchen boasts both old world character & today's modern conveniences. Read a book in the cozy den/fourth bedroom w/full bath. It can't get any better than the first floor master bedroom en-suite w/souring ceilings & beams, bath including marble steam shower & ultra wave spa claw foot tub. The second floor features 2 spacious bedrms, full bath & storage. The over-sized detached garage includes a walk-up studio perfect for an office/art, music studio.The separate stone carriage house is as charming as the main home. It's a perfect oasis for an in-law,nanny, guests who may never leave! The carriage house has a spacious living room w/fireplace, kitchen & second floor bedroom & bath including its own separate 2/c detached garage. Both the main barn & guest cottage have beautiful views of the pool,gardens,patios & hot tub. Conveniently located this mini compound has it all!