Sixty-three years of love, raising children, creating art, and caring for the land and nature...this classic New England barn house has a wonderful history. Arthur Shilstone, nationally-recognized illustrator & fine artist (and a WW2 veteran of the famous "Ghost Army"), along with his marvelous wife Bea, left city life behind to embrace the beauty, the culture, & the slower pace of small-town life in Redding, staying close enough to NYC to enjoy Wednesday matinees. Now the barn & the extraordinary property are ready for a new caretaker. The barn offers a spacious well-designed cook's kitchen, a living room w/exposed beams & beautiful vintage doors opening to the very private patio. No words can describe the 2-story Great Room that served as both Mr. Shilstone's studio & the place for relaxing in the evening. Filling the room w/the natural light an artist needs, the astonishingly large window is a stand-out feature of the home. Two large bedrooms & full bath complete the 2nd floor. The 3rd floor inc a loft overlooking the Great Room, two more bedrooms & full bath. The Shilstone estate offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the best of country living: breathtaking land, a home ready for a new touch & a town with small-scale schools, the iconic Mark Twain Library (started by the man himself), family-owned farm stands, lively arts/music culture, organized sports programs & 100's of acres for hiking/kayaking...all minutes away from Ridgefield's Main St. & Westport beaches.
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