A splendid Fairfield County estate that was long home the late and great composer, Richard Rodgers, has come to market for $15 million. The legendary composer—known for creating the incredible scores for iconic musicals like The Sound of Music, Oklahoma!, and The King and I—lived at the residence from when it was built in 1965 until his death in 1979. And, it has seen many stylish changes since then.
The updated, midcentury modern has been infused with contemporary touches and conveniences, but also expanded. According to the Robb Report, the sellers brought the property to 40 acres and made the main house more robust. A hidden theater and a luxe Moroccan lounge with bar are just some of the exclusive features the home has to offer. It also displays grand ceilings and walls of glass, potentially appealing to an art collector’s eye.
One of the estate’s most outstanding qualities is the expansive landscape with rolling lawns, meadows, and an orchard, all with potential for equestrian use. It also holds a barn-style pool house fully equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and gym and a restored historic stone gatehouse that can comfortably accommodates guests or staff. While nothing especially suited to composing or recording music exists on the land today, there is a heated paddle tennis court and a stately pool that could make a new owner sing quite merrily.
Leslie Razook and Cyd Hamer of Sotheby’s International Realty hold the listing.
