By Tyler R. Morrissey
The Golden Globe awards were held last week and the Academy Awards are just under a couple months away. As people flock to cinemas to catch the latest film generating Oscar buzz, there’s another place to watch a movie without paying the cost of a ticket, your own private theatre. With the rise of popular streaming services like Netflix and Hulu and the popularity of incredible home theater systems many are opting for a “night in” at the movies. The following properties offer plush home theatres with plenty of seating options to take in the silver screen without leaving the comfort of your home. Grab yourself some popcorn because the show is about to begin.
56 Sarles Street – Armonk, N.Y.
This beautiful Colonial estate was built in 2004 to the highest of standards and offers some spectacular amenities. The home’s lower level features a lavish home theatre with seating for around nine people. Also located on the lower level is a wine cellar with storage for 3,000 bottles, a recreation room and state of the art home gym. A foyer like no other greets you upon entry to the home and features a dazzling double-height ceiling that’s topped by a stunning 52-foot cupola. The six-bedroom, nine-bath home also includes 10-foot ceilings and generous amounts of natural light throughout its 12,537 square feet. French doors lead out to a covered porch where you can enjoy the breathtaking views of your lush property, accented by an array of specimen plantings, trees and your own golf greens abutting a 200 acre nature preserve.
For more information: Lisa Sangster, 914.484.4342, lisa.sangster@juliabfee.com
709 West Road – New Canaan, Conn.
Located an hour from Manhattan and five minutes from downtown New Canaan, this classic Colonial home on four remarkable acres offers an unmatched lifestyle of sophistication, beauty and privacy. Recently renovated with magazine-worthy finishes and details throughout, this impressive home offers six luxurious en-suite bedrooms, new systems and a new roof. On the lower level you will find a 12-seat home theater as well as a wine cellar with storage for 1,500 bottles. The house is enhanced with exceptional landscaping surrounding the custom pool house complete with bath and fireplace, infinity pool and spa. There are also two outdoor cooking areas and multiple terraces for seasonal entertaining.
For more information: Martha Perry, 203.912.9091, mperry@williampitt.com
This magnificent, masterfully designed estate is one of Litchfield County’s most enchanting properties. The 30-plus acres stretching from the shore and rising above the lake are beyond extraordinary with seasonal mountain streams and walking trails that access the Steep Rock Preserve’s favorite hiking trail. After a long hike, gather inside your plush home theatre that includes a 10-foot projector screen and radiant floors. There’s also a custom built, full swing golf simulator room, lounge with a fireplace, billiard room with wet bar, full bath with shower and a wine cellar with a 1,100 bottle capacity. The radiant floors extend into an expansive gym space that can be easily retrofitted for your individual needs. In addition to its luxurious amenities, the home has three levels and grand vistas from virtually every room, five fireplaces, mahogany floors, millwork, beamed ceilings and handcrafted ironwork.
For more information: Kathryn Clair, 203.948.5255, kclair@williampitt.com
21 North Main Street – Essex, Conn.
The iconic Dickinson Mansion, as it’s locally known, has been restored to its original grandeur. Built in 1870, this classic 8,000 square-foot Greek Revival home with 12 columns continues to be a crown jewel of Essex. It’s also notable for being the former home of the inventors of witch hazel, a popular compound used in health and beauty products. This stately home is suited for entertaining on a grand scale, which includes its high-end home theatre. In the state-of-the-art screening room, blue star-lights twinkle in the ceiling and with a push of a button the screen lowers for the ultimate movie experience in surround sound. Quiet times can be enjoyed in the rich cherry wood paneled library with a fireplace, or on the blue stone patio surrounded by flowering gardens.
For more information: Colette Harron, 860.304.2391, charron@williampitt.com
112 Old Branchville Road – Ridgefield, Conn.
Over $3.5 million was invested into this spectacular five-bedroom home in Ridgefield. The nearly 9,000 square foot home resides in an incomparable setting on 1.67 acres featuring a spa, waterfall, stone walls, patios and gardens. On the lower level you’ll find an impressive 14-seat movie theatre. There’s also a full bar and fitness room with French doors leading out the patio. This property is also ideal for the automotive enthusiast with a three-car attached garage and car lift. In addition, there is a newly built car barn with three additional bays, and the same U-Coat-It epoxy floor used by NASCAR and comedian Jay Leno.
For more information: Laura Freed Ancona, 203.733.7053, lfreed@williampitt.com
124 Lake Drive South – New Fairfield, Conn.
This ultra chic home was designed by renowned architects using only the finest materials. Monumental sliding glass panels wrap the 20-foot high living room space, which opens to a covered patio, bringing the feeling of the outside to the interior spaces. Phantom screening creates a luxurious outdoor entertaining space, insect-free, to enjoy the views of the lake or open air dining. When you’re not partaking in the stunning views of the lake, enjoy the latest feature film in your private home theatre that also includes a wet bar. A grand living room is the heart of the home with soaring ceiling and two floating staircases that lead to the second story master suite, two additional en suite bedrooms and the theatre. Additional features include bluestone floors with radiant heating throughout, and an outdoor kitchen with built-in grill, pizza oven and storage.
For more information: Kathryn Clair, 203.948.5255, kclair@williampitt.com
79 River Rd – Worthington, Mass.
Located in the hills of Worthington, this post and beam home resides on 60-plus acres with river frontage. Currently set up as a two bedroom house, it’s easily converted to three if needed, making it ideal for a weekend retreat or the perfect full time residence. The state of the art theatre has seating for eight and is located off the family room that features a gas stove and jukebox. If the property’s 60 acres are not enough, the home also borders Peru State Forest, offering hiking trails and scenic vistas for all four seasons.
For more information: Jeff Loholdt, 413.652.7423, jloholdt@williampitt.com
