Charles Gwathmey’s Radically Reinvented Connecticut Barn Lists for $4.8M
The celebrated architect transformed the property into his home in 1978, and the current owners expanded it with glass bricks, corrugated metal cladding, and a silo-encased staircase.
The celebrated architect transformed the property into his home in 1978, and the current owners expanded it with glass bricks, corrugated metal cladding, and a silo-encased staircase.
Location: 490 North Street, Greenwich, Connecticut
Price: $4,795,000
Initial Renovation: 1978
Renovation Architect: Charles Gwathmey
Footprint: 6,725 square feet (five bedrooms, eight baths)
Lot Size: 1 acre
From the Agent: "Presenting this rare opportunity to own an iconic modern masterpiece designed by acclaimed architect Charles Gwathmey. Gwathmey transformed this 200-year-old barn into his own 1978 residence showcasing a living room with beamed ceiling, a massive fireplace, and sculptural built-in details. The current owners renovated and expanded it to further Gwathmey’s dream, adding many striking elements including glass block walls, corrugated metal cladding, and a silo encircling a spiral staircase. The property also comes with a secluded pool, outdoor lounge, bar, grill, and firepit."
The sprawling home rests on a one-acre lot, surrounded by mature trees and greenery.
Photo by Kyle Norton
Photo by Kyle Norton
A staircase descends from the entry, past a wall of glass bricks, to a double-height living room dressed in vibrant color.
Photo by Kyle Norton
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