192 Cross Ridge Road,New Canaan, CT 06840
New Canaan, CT 06840
Description
Presenting the historic Landis Gores House, an architectural masterpiece epitomizing post-WWII Modernism. Designed in 1946 by Harvard Five architect Landis Gores for his own family, it stands proudly as one of New Canaan's first Modern homes. Gores was at that time working in association with Philip Johnson. He set his own home on a narrow granite ridge astride a majestic 4-acre wooded lot; the residence brilliantly leavens the glass-walled austerity of the International Style with the natural warmth of Wrightian organic architecture.The 130-foot long, single-story form is defined by sweeping horizontal planes, full-height plate glass walls, grey-stained cypress siding, and by natural stone fireplaces, walls and terracing. Its informal, open plan is divided into three distinct pavilions, anchored by the dramatic central living and dining area featuring a raised roof and tall ceilings. Original exterior lighting design by Richard Kelly enhances the seamless integration between the avant-garde interior and its environment. An expansive rear terrace, added by Gores himself in the 1980s, features circular seating areas and an elegant oval swimming pool.Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 and held by the Gores family since its inception. The Gores family granted a perpetual preservation easement to the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This iconic property offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a foundational piece of architectural history
Details
| MLS # | 24192583 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | House |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1948 |
| Days On Site | 68 |
| Listing Provided By | William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l | Inger Stringfellow |
Features
| Bed(s) | 3 |
|---|---|
| Bath(s) | 3 Total |
| SQ Feet | 3,096 |
| Garage | 2 |
| Pool | Yes |
| Zoning | 4AC |
| Acreage | 4.15 |
Interior
| Total Rooms | 6 |
|---|---|
| Cooling System | Window Unit |
| Interior Features | Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan, Security System |
| Appliances Included | Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer |
| Fireplaces Total | 3 |
Exterior
| Exterior Features | Terrace, Breezeway, Garden Area, Lighting, Stone Wall |
|---|---|
| Roof Information | Flat, Other |
| Foundation Type | Concrete, Slab |
Parking
| Garage & Parking | Detached Garage |
|---|---|
| Garages Number | 2 |
Utilities
| Sewage System | Septic |
|---|---|
| Energy Features | Generator |
Taxes
| Tax Year | July 2026-June 2027 |
|---|---|
| Property Tax | 16020 |
Area Information
| State | CT |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfield |
| City | New Canaan |
| Zip Code | 06840 |
| Area | N | A |
| School District | East |
| Elementary School | East |
| High School | New Canaan |
| Listing VS Median (in 06840) | |
Price: $3,000,000 low | high Med: $2,172,500 sqft: 3,096 low | high Med: 2,513 $ / sqft: $969 low | high Med: $1,069 On site: 68 low | high Med: 95 | |
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| State | CT |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfield |
| City | New Canaan |
| Zip Code | 06840 |
| Area | N | A |
| School District | East |
| Elementary School | East |
| High School | New Canaan |
| Listing VS Median (in 06840) | |
Price: $3,000,000 low | high Med: $2,172,500 sqft: 3,096 low | high Med: 2,513 $ / sqft: $969 low | high Med: $1,069 On site: 68 low | high Med: 95 | |