Perched on 11 secluded waterfront acres along Fairfield's iconic Sasco Hill Road, this architectural gem feels like something out of a storybook—but with better wine storage. Designed by architect Jason Chai (a cousin of the original owners—because fantasy homes should come with family ties), the house is at once majestic and timeless. With its dramatic Gambrel roof and Dutch barn-inspired silhouette, the exterior sets the tone for what's inside: thoughtful design layered with quiet luxury.
Borrowing from Swedish, Moorish, and Dutch design traditions, the home strikes a balance between global influence and hyper-local charm. The current owners—a couple with Scandinavian heritage and impeccable taste—leaned into those Nordic roots, crafting interiors that are serene, sculptural, and saturated in soft light. The palette is muted, the textures rich, and every room is a masterclass in refined restraint.
Perhaps the most covetable feature of all? A discreet gate leads down to the property's very own stretch of shoreline—essentially private thanks to its inaccessibility to everyone else. It's sandy, it's serene, it's epic and for this part of the Connecticut coast, it's exceedingly rare. It's the kind of magical coastal hideaway that makes you question why whoever lives here would ever need to vacation anywhere else.
Exclusively listed by Andrew Whiteley and Wendy Ryan of Brown Harris Stevens Connecticut, LLC, this home's balance of architectural integrity, design sophistication, and real-life coastal fantasy makes it more than just a place to live—it's a total dream home.
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