An ’80s Gem by Charles Gwathmey Seeks $8M in Rural Connecticut

Set on 41 private acres, the sculptural home revolves around a massive double-height living room.
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Location: 23 Mauwee Brook Way, Kent, Connecticut

Price: $8,000,000

Architect: Charles Gwathmey

Year Built: 1981

Footprint: 4,500 square feet (four bedrooms, five full and one half baths)

Lot Size: 41 acres 

From the Agent: "Prominent modernist architect Charles Gwathmey (of Guggenheim Museum renovation fame) designed this masterpiece, offering dramatic views, a cascading waterfall, and 40+ acres of landscaped grounds. The property boasts a breathtaking western view of the Litchfield Hills. Just minutes to Kent Center, this exceptional offering provides a tranquil escape while remaining just 90 minutes from NYC. Step inside and discover a light-filled haven with soaring ceilings and curved walls. A Michael Arad–designed addition of a full bedroom suite comes complete with an office and captivating vistas. A tennis court, pool, and spa are also included."

The multilevel home sits far off the road on a lush green lawn, surrounded by soaring trees.

The multilevel home sits far off the road on a lush green lawn, surrounded by soaring trees.

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A curved wall of glass makes a dramatic statement in the double-height living room.

A curved wall of glass makes a dramatic statement in the double-height living room.

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The kitchen has glass brick clerestories, a large central island, and lots of counter space.

The kitchen has glass brick clerestories, a large central island, and lots of counter space.

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Curved walls of glass continue into the primary bedroom, which has an angular woodburning fireplace.

Curved walls of glass continue into the primary bedroom, which has an angular woodburning fireplace.

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In addition to a spacious bathroom fitted with a dual vanity, the primary suite also has a skylit walk-in closet.

In addition to a spacious bathroom fitted with a dual vanity, the primary suite also has a skylit walk-in closet.

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23 Mauwee Brook Way, located in Kent, Connecticut, is currently listed for $8,000,000 by Kathryn Clair of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

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