About the Home
Don't miss this rare opportunity to purchase the former estate of the famed musician and "The King of Swing" Benny Goodman. This one-of-a-kind antique New England Colonial is a true treasure with countless elegant features and updates made over the years and still maintains much of its original charm. Located in the historic neighborhood of Old Long Ridge Village, this property offers 6 bedrooms, 7 baths, 6 fireplaces, marvelous wide plank floors and a most generous primary suite and sitting area. There are fabulous views of the flat 1.22 acres of professionally landscaped property. This magnificent property also offers gorgeous gardens casually arranged with specimen trees, shrubs, flowers and a bridge for the babbling brook, Lily Pond and stonewalls all bordering Rockrimmon Country Club. The 1-bedroom guest cottage has an open floor plan, cathedral-ceiling and is ideal for guests, in-laws or extended family. You won't want to miss the secluded renovated in-ground pool with patio and a 3 car heated garage with a half bath plus a car port. There is a full house generator, newer wood roof, thermal windows, kitchen island and counter top, LED lighting, laundry room cabinets and countertops, Geothermal HVA system, alarms in main house, garage and cottage.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Living Room (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Other Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Island
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Granite Counters, Laundry Hookup, Pantry, Tile Floor
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Family Room (Main Level)
Book Shelves, Fireplace, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor, Wide Board Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Fireplace, Tub w/Shower, Walk-In Closet, Wall/Wall Carpet, Wide Board Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Dining Area, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
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Sun Room (Main Level)
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling, Full Bath
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Study (Main Level)
Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Family Room (Other Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Other Rooms
Foyer, Laundry room
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 6
- Heating: steam
- Heat fuel type: geothermal
Interior Features
- Auto garage door opener
- Cable - pre-wired
- Security system
Appliances
- Oven/range
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
Home Automation
- Security system
- Thermostat(s)
Laundry
- Location: pantry/kitchen
- Main level
Energy Features
- Generator
- Geothermal heat
- Thermopane windows
Exterior Features
- Gutters
- Garden area
- Guest house
- Stone wall
- Underground sprinkler
- Patio
Property Details
Parking
- Garage spaces: 3
- Carport
- Detached garage
- Driveway
Swimming Pool
- Gunite
- Pool house
- Alarm
- In ground pool
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 1.22 acres
- Fence - partial
- Some wetlands
- Level lot
- Professionally landscaped
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Health club
- Library
- Medical facilities
- Park
- Playground/tot lot
- Private rec facilities
- Shopping/mall
Construction Details
- Style
- colonial
- Construction year
- 1832
- Exterior Siding
- shingle, wood
- Foundation
- masonry, stone
- Roof
- wood shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in North Stamford neighborhood, in the town of Stamford.
- $1.18M med. price
- 29 homes for sale
- $725K med. price
- 182 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Closed |
| Listing date |
September 29, 2025 |
| Closed date |
December 08, 2025 |
| Days on market |
70 days |
| List price |
$ 1,395,000 |
| Close price |
$ 1,395,000 |
| Sale-to-list ratio |
100% |
| Tax amount |
$ 17,441 |
| Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
| Financing used |
Cash |
| MLS ID |
#24129005 |
| List Agent |
Robbie Blosio |
| List Office |
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |
(c) 2025 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
