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A Connecticut home has the original floor of the Boston Garden
It’s on the market for $10.995 million.
A Connecticut home featuring the original parquet floors of the Boston Garden is on the market for $10.995 million.
358 Lukes Wood Road is a 16,008-square-foot home in the Connecticut enclave of New Canaan. The previous owner of the seven-bed, 11-bath home (8 full, 3 half) purchased the flooring when the original Garden was closed and renovated the historic barn to turn it into a basketball court with the Garden’s trademark parquet.
“Anybody who knows that sees this flooring and makes the connection right away,” says Jennifer Crowley of Douglas Elliman, who has the listing. “But I don’t know that they realize they’re actual pieces from the original Boston Garden.”
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When asked, Crowley shared the previous owner was a former Goldman Sachs employee. “He was a huge fan,” she said.
Set on 4.78 rolling acres, the Colonial-style estate was constructed in 1941. Featuring unique historic elements like reclaimed oak flooring from France, the home “pays tribute to history in many different ways,” said Crowley.
“It’s like a bridging of old and new. The house has older elements to it, as well as very modern and new elements,” she added.
One of the most unique features of the property is the murals on the dining room walls that were painted using imagery from the actual property, as well as dream-like additions such as a peacock. A cozy fireplace completes that space.
Another unique facet is the bright sunroom, which features steel windows and doors that stream in natural light while bringing unique textures and materials into a traditional-style home. A spacious kitchen with two center islands, a fireplace, and a dining area has stainless steel appliances, a butler’s pantry, and a sunny bay window.
On the lower level, you’ll find a golf simulator and putting green, bar area, gym/yoga studio, wine cellar, and home theatre. The basketball court, which also accommodates several other games, is next door to a tennis court.
A one-bed, one-bath guest house is the perfect spot for visitors and is easily accessible to the pool area and pergola.
“You never really have to leave,” said Crowley. “It’s kind of a destination in itself.”
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Just remember to crack a window if you want to smoke a cigar like Red Auerbach.
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