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Toothpaste Heir’s CT Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M Toothpaste Heir’s CT Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M
Toothpaste Heir’s CT Mansion, Once Home To Arena Rock Hitmaker, Hits Market for $7.5M One of Connecticut’s most storied mansions is now for sale, offering a level of grandeur rarely seen outside of America's Gilded Age. Known as Filston, the 12,000-square-foot Neoclassical estate in Sharon is a time capsule of turn-of-the-century elegance. Designed by renowned architect William Cromwell Jr., the $7.5 million property blends old-world European styles into one stunning showpiece. Think Italianate Renaissance, French Empire, and Palladian flair — all meticulously preserved for more than a century. An heir to the Colgate fortune built the Filston mansion beginning in 1903…

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by Josh Lanier
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Historic CT Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M Historic CT Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M
Historic CT Estate With Secret Speakeasy, Marilyn Monroe Ties Hits Market For $1.2M A stunning 18th-century estate in Fairfield County is turning heads — not just for its impeccable restoration but for its hidden secrets and rumored ties to Marilyn Monroe. Boxwood Farm, a circa 1765 home perched atop Taunton Hill, offers a rare blend of history and luxury. Set on 2.51 acres of stonewalled grounds, the property boasts original chestnut floors, multiple fireplaces, and sun-drenched living spaces that highlight its extraordinary craftsmanship. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Every detail has been restored, from its vintage fixtures to the hand-hewn beams. The living room, f…

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by Josh Lanier
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Expanded CT Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M Expanded CT Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M
Expanded CT Estate With 'Historic Charm' Now Listed For $19M If you dream of living in an expansive estate at the end of a gravel drive lined with pear trees, a historic Connecticut home may be the place for you.  The Fairfield County residence, built in 1937 by Philadelphia architect Julian A. Fay, is located at 865 Hollow Tree Ridge Rd. in the Fairfield County town of Darien and is now on sale for a small fee of $19 million, according to its Zillow listing.  The 10,197-square-foot Georgian Colonial has been restored and expanded by its current owners, who shaped it into a more contemporary home while still preserving its "historic ch…

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by Ben Crnic