Real estate agents and designers so often help others find and create a “home,” but it is rare to get a glimpse into their own dwellings. Occasionally, we get a peek into designer’s spaces: Anthony Baratta’s Long Island home is available for rent this summer, as is Westport-based designer Holly Jaffe’s Compo Beach house. Now, power broker Rob Johnson (of Brown Harris Stevens) is selling his waterfront home in Greenwich’s coastal Riverside neighborhood. Of course, Johnson is representing the listing—and he priced it at $13.5 million.
SBP Homes custom-built Johnson’s 7,142-square-foot residence in 2009, and it’s now on the market for the first time ever. The elegant floor plan includes perks like an huge kitchen for entertaining, a butler’s pantry, an oak-paneled office, wine room, a gym, and a two-car garage along with sophisticated details like stately woodwork, intricate fireplaces, and dazzling light fixtures. There are a total of four bedrooms, five full bathrooms, and two half-baths. Most impressive, of course, is the primary suite with panoramic views of the water and a spa-like bathroom.
The broker’s timeless haven sits in a private association on one acre overlooking Long Island Sound, a perfect site for enjoying an East Coast summer. The grounds include an expansive lawn, a covered patio, and fire pit. Sweetening the outdoor experience further, Rye Playland’s summer firework displays are even visible from the property.
Johnson is no stranger to pricey and high-profile properties, especially in his hometown of Greenwich where now three generations of his family live. After all, his past listings included Donald and Ivana Trump’s former estate and a $33.8 million backcountry mansion. A rep for Brown Harris Stevens shared that he is the #1 agent in Connecticut for the brokerage, and among the top 10 agents companywide.
