Inside a French Norman–Inspired Manor in Connecticut - Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog
Inside a French Norman–Inspired Manor in Connecticut - Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog
The award-winning firm of VanderHorn Architects in Greenwich, Connecticut, prides itself on designing homes inspired by the rich stylistic traditions of the past. That creative vision is crystal clear at this French Norman–style manor set near the banks of the far reaches of Greenwich Cove in Riverside. With its grand proportions, steep hipped rooflines, and ivy-draped stone walls, it would be equally at home in the countryside of France. And the estate continues to pay homage to history by preserving a historic two-bedroom home, dating to 1928, as its guest cottage.
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