Intriguing home that makes you feel like you are on an adventure rather than a rental home. What makes the home unique is also a bit of a drawback if you are looking for functionality and convenience- such as the bathroom doors downstairs did not close all the way and the downstairs main bedroom beds had no headboards. It is an old home so “the beauty and the beast”. However, The home sets a special mood and that is the home’s magic! ( a larger hot water heater would be helpful for the #of bedrooms.) The vines on the windows, the curated artifacts, and the very tall ceilings with beams gave an allure . This is a home that is lived in and the children left sweet letters in their rooms. The location is gorgeous and the Silvermine market is a walk away and has wonderful coffees and sandwiches to take out.

Property is even better than the pictures. We had to travel back to CT for a family event and needed a spacious house with plenty of room for relaxing and this place did not disappoint! The gourmet kitchen and heated pool were great as was the downstairs playroom for the kids. It is a unique house which made the stay that much more memorable. Gersende and Eduardo were excellent hosts and great communicators, would highly recommend.

We stayed at Gersende and Eduardo's home for our daughter's wedding. It is truly a special and enchanting place. Gersende is a wonderful host and was easy to work with. The house is beautiful and comfortable while providing plenty of space for our family and several of our daughter's bridesmaids. This home contributed to making this special event even more special. I would heartily recommend staying here and hope to do so again!

Our family had a wonderful, relaxing Thanksgiving in this beautiful and comfortable home. The owners were very accommodating and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this property.

Better than anything we could have hoped for. Host Gersende was great, the house was a fairy tale. Warmest recommendations to stay here with friends/family/a few couples

We have been renting every year for 8 years, and this holiday house was the best of all. Located ideally, close to everything and yet nested superbly in historic and friendly Silvermine; the property is more extended than the online listing suggests, with additional running and adventure space around the charming terraces which prove a shady area at all time of day. The pool is beautiful and safe. The owner, Gersende was friendly, responsive t the minute, and helpful, and when we thought the pool had an issue it was fixed immediately with extra follow up and attention. And what makes this home unique is its European charm! it was like a holiday in a Normandy "Manoire" without the trouble of travel. We certainly hope to come back next year.

This is such a warm and friendly house. For various reasons I spent a week there alone, followed by a week with a house-full. It was cosy for just me and great for a large group; we could spread out in the different areas. We enjoyed the space, the antiques and the evening wildlife. Whilst quite a built up area it is very wooded and so pretty. In the evenings we walked into Silvermine for drinks or dinner at the pub - which was super smart and delicious. A great place to stay and explore Connecticut - we will be back!

We had a wonderful winter stay at the house over Christmas 2017. The layout meant that none of the guests were every on top of one another. The entire family particularly loved the big fireplace in the living area, which made Christmas extra festive. Gersende was immediately responsive to our enquiries before and during our vacation. The beds were incredibly comfortable and the kitchen was very well stocked with equipment. There is also a fantastic playroom in the basement that has more toys and games than you would think possible, both for girls and boys, so was an invaluable entertainment for our 3 yr old, but would delight any child up to 8 too. It snowed on Christmas Day which made the whole stay extra special. It’s a very individual house and we haven’t seen another like it in CT or Westchester.

When you arrive at Gersende and Eduardo's home you can't but feel that you've stepped back in time. It looks like a French chateau from another era but has all the modern conveniences inside. We stayed there for two nights with a group of 8 for a business retreat and it was a great choice for a group our size. The living room with its dramatic high ceilings and comfortable couches was perfect for the many hours we spent there on team building and personal growth exercises. Breaks included stepping outside for a breath of fresh air on the home's many charming terraces. The modern granite kitchen kept us refreshed and satiated during the day and we were able to easily grab take-out Chinese for dinner in the town of New Canaan -- a mere five minutes away. Gersende and Eduardo are lovely and gracious hosts-- meeting us at the house when we arrived, leaving us a bottle of wine and answering any questions we had all weekend instantly via text. The whole experience feels like a vacation get away even though it is really a short ride from NYC.

We had a great time, Kid Friendly. Great Yard. Enjoyed being close to town and close to train and parkway. Cosy House. Lovely pool. Really nice family that owns it and they could not have been sweeter.

I love it and love the hosts!

What an fantastic place! I spent 2 weeks here with my family. A beautiful property right in the middle of lush parkland with loads of outdoor space for the kids to safely play and a gorgeous pool for luxuriating - it's gated so no worries about the toddler straying. The house is beautiful and spacious with very tasteful decor. Super comfy beds! We were welcomed by the charming owners who gave us loads of tips about local activities, restaurants and shops - and a very nice glass of rosé too!! Was great to enjoy this place in the summer sunshine. We also plan to come back in the winter to cosy up by the roaring fireplaces.