Welcome to "Nydeggen". This 1910 historic country estate was featured on Ridgefield's holiday home tour & has been well documented in the town archives as "H. Shenck's Mansion at Lake Mamanasco." Quiet cul de sac location on 2.88 acres w/picturesque lake views & deeded lake rights, this grand home has been elegantly updated, yet retains all the character of a bygone era w/servant's call buttons, butler's pantry cabinets, wood paneling, moldings/hardwood; & stunning solarium w/original leaded glass windows. This sprawling home offers 6,840 sf on the main floors, plus 1,572 sf in the walk up 3rd floor w/6+ bedrooms, 5/1 baths, office, library & multiple work from home options. This iconic Ridgefield home offers the best of old & new. Notable historic features include original telephone in "telephone room"; heavy wooden entrance doors; wood paneling in FR; & 2 sets of stairs between the 1st & 2nd levels as well as the 2nd & 3rd floors. Over $450K of extensive renovations include: kitchen/butler's pantry; central A/C; baths; floor refinishing; closet upgrades; interior/exterior painting; driveway paving; landscaping; flagstone patio; new shed; & more. Idyllic location with both private beach at end of cul de sac, plus deeded rights to Mamanasco Beach Club for swimming, bbq, picnicking, volleyball, fishing, sailing, canoeing & kayaking. Moments to downtown Ridgefield for shopping, restaurants, theaters & parks; convenient to Goldens Bridge/Purdy's stations; & 60 miles to Midtown!
Sold for $1,435,000
$1,435,000
7 Christopher Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877
6beds
6,840sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1910
2.88 Acres Lot
$2,084,300 Zestimate®
$210/sqft
$7,888 Estimated rent
Home value
$2,084,300
$1.83M - $2.40M
$7,888/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 22, 2023 at 07:23am
Listed by:
Laura Ancona 203-733-7053,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 203-438-9531
Bought with:
Tina DiNota, RES.0811373
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170558099
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 18
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 20
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 162.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 187 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 17
Den
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 175 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 17.5
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 23
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Dry Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 368 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 23
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, French Doors, Granite Counters, Hardwood Floor, Pantry
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.5 x 20
Library
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 30
Office
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 155 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 15.5
Sun room
- Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Stone Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.8 x 30
Heating
- Hot Water, Radiator, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
Features
- Entrance Foyer
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Attic: Walk-up,Finished,Heated
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,840
- Total interior livable area: 6,840 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,840
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Lake, Beach Access, Walk to Water
Lot
- Size: 2.88 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 275626
- Zoning: RAA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Ridgefield
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/21/2023 | Sold | $1,435,000-4%$210/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170558099 Report a problem | ||
| 5/30/2023 | Contingent | $1,495,000$219/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170558099 Report a problem | ||
| 4/26/2023 | Price change | $1,495,000-6.3%$219/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170558099 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,595,000$233/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170558099 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Smart MLS #170523577 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,101 +7.3% | $916,440 +3.3% |
| 2024 | $23,383 +2.1% | $887,390 |
| 2023 | $22,904 +7.1% | $887,390 +18% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Mamanasco Lake
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Barlow Mountain Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 8/10Scotts Ridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.1 mi
- 10/10Ridgefield High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Barlow Mountain
- Middle: Scotts Ridge
- High: Ridgefield
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Connecticut
- Fairfield County
- Ridgefield
- 06877
- Mamanasco Lake
- 7 Christopher Road