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Robert Vaughn's House
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The actor noted for stage, film and television work lives here. He is perhaps best known as suave spy Napoleon Solo in the popular 1960s TV series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E". and his villainous performance as Ross Webster in "Superman III", and more recently the hit British drama, "Hustle", while continuing to be a popular television actor.

Stephen F. Angel's Estate
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Located in Ridgefield, CT is the home of Stephen (Steve) F. Angel and Dolores W. Angel. Mr. Angel is the CEO, President, and Chairman of Praxair, Inc., the largest industrial gases company in North and South America and one of the largest worldwide. He holds a BS degree in Civil Engineering, from North Carolina State University and a MBA from Loyola College in Maryland.
The company supplies atmospheric, process and specialty gases as well as high-performance coatings and related services to a wide diversity of customers around the world. Praxair has operations in over 30 countries and approximately 3,000 patents. Headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, the company was originally founded in 1907 when it was the first company in North America to commercialize cryogenically separated oxygen.
This 7,055 square foot single family home has 7 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Set on 3.04 acres of land and built in 2002, this home has a current appraised value of $2,234,133, according to public property records. This is one of the most expensive homes in the town of Ridgefield.

Harvey Fierstein's House
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The Tony Award winning actor, playwright, and voice actor owns this home.

Christopher J. Pappas' Estate
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This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Christopher (Chris) J. Pappas and Jennifer Pappas.
Christopher Pappas is the Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
In the summer of 2011 his wife, Jennifer Pappas, was as one of the top 30 semifinalists in the first ever Wilhelmina 40+ Model Search, conducted by Wilhelmina Models.
Built in 1995, and set on 2.18 acres near downtown Ridgefield, this home is currently appraised at $5,677,521, according to public property records. The price of the property makes it one of the most expensive homes in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut.

Dick Cavett's House
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Dick Cavett is an American television personality and former talk show host. He appeared regularly on nationally broadcast television in the United States for five decades, from the 1960s through the 2000s.
In later years, Cavett has written an online column for The New York Times, promoted DVDs of his former shows as well as a book of his Times columns, and hosted replays of his TV interviews with Bette Davis, Lucille Ball, Salvador Dalí, Lee Marvin, Groucho Marx, Katharine Hepburn, Judy Garland, Marlon Brando, Orson Welles, Woody Allen, Ingmar Bergman, Jean-Luc Godard, Robert Mitchum, John Lennon, George Harrison, Richard Burton, Sophia Loren, Marcello Mastroianni, Kirk Douglas and others on Turner Classic Movies.
Cavett purchased this home in 2017 for $3,318,181.
Located in Ridgefield, CT, on 5.67 acres, The Highmeadow Estate is a magnificant mansion. In 1910, the home was built originally for John Stokes, the U.S. Ambassador to the Court of Saint James, this Georgian Estate has also been the home of many other notable people. Individuals that have lived here include magician Harry Houdini's brother, a beer baron from Brooklyn, NY, and the actor Robert Vaughn.
Overlooking Round Pond, and bordering the Round Pond Preserve, this is one of the largest homes and most expensive homes in the town of Ridgefield, CT as well as Fairfield County. After being listed for sale in 2008 for $7,490,000, this home has since been taken off the market.

Alice Lawrence's House (former) by Rafael Viñoly
Located in Ridgefield, CT, this minimalist modern mansion sprung from the design table of Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, part of the THINK team who competed to design the new World Trade Center. The home was also featured on the homepage of Yahoo's website and in an article about "extreme fireplaces" and on CNBC's website on January 10, 2012.
It has 50-mile views, with the highest views reserved for the kings of the castle: The master bedroom is located in a tower. The art gallery-esque residence has a bold inverted-pyramid fireplace design reminiscent of Aztec architecture. This estate has been on and off the market several times since 2008, when it had a starting price of $10 million. On December 28, 2010, through warranty deeds, the house was donated to Fairfield University located in Fairfield, Connecticut. The donation has spurred questions about why it was donated and for what purpose.
The family had no historical connection to Fairfield, but Robert Bercham, of Milford, CT, the family's lawyer did. He is a Fairfield graduate and from 1990-1996 sat on the university's Board of Trustees. He is now a trustee at the University of Bridgeport. The home was designed for Alice Lawrence, the widow of a Manhattan real estate developer known for her discerning eye and tenacious spirit, who died in 2008. Her art was sold at auction and the home, which has two bedrooms, and an angular concrete, steel and glass facade, was donated to the university in December of 2010.
Alice Lawrence was the widow of Sylvan Lawrence, a Manhattan real estate mogul who died in 1981. She was described as being both generous and strong willed. She once did battle with Lee Radziwill, Jacqueline Kennedy's sister, over the height of a fence between their East Hampton, N.Y. homes. After her husband's death, a battle ensued over his vast estate between Lawrence and Sylvan's brother, Seymour Cohn. Later, Lawrence sued attorneys who represented her in the estate battle for charging legal fees in excess of $40 million. That matter is still pending, but according to Bercham, it has nothing to do with Lawrence's assets or estate.
Extraordinary world class architecture in a spectacular setting! Designed to embrace sublime views and showcase the extensive art collection of the previous owner, “Ridgebury” exemplifies modern, international style. Exquisite use of industrial and modern finishes, walls of glass, and a open spaciousness combine to create museum-like tranquility, where the indoor/outdoor connection is paramount. With a great room featuring a stunning, sculptural fireplace, a welcoming guest wing, plus private master tower and indoor/outdoor pools, Ridgebury is a rare offering set in some of the country’s most spectacular natural scenery!
Price: $3.2 million
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3 full, 1 partial
Square footage: approx. 9,759 square feet
Year Built: 1993
Lot Size: 4.72 Acres

Nicholas Donofrio's house
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The Executive Vice President Innovation and Technology of IBM lives here.

Paul Camarda's House
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Paul A. Camarda, President of Camarda Development Co Inc, and his wife Marilyn L. Camarda. He is the biggest developer in Putnam County, NY. In recent years, there has been a lot of attention given to one of his developments, Patterson Crossing, which has angered many local residents.
In addition, Mr. Camarda is the President of Camarda Realty Investments. He is on the Board of Directors for Putnam County Hospital, as well on the Development Board for Mahopac National Bank, and is a member of Union State Bank's Chairman's Council.
This home, built in 2010, has 7 bedrooms, 9 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom. This house has a total of 15,667 square feet of living space, making it one of the largest homes and most expensive homes in the town of Ridgefield, CT. Situated on 5.85 acres of land, the current appraised value of the property is 5,665,428, according to public property records.

"Mallard Pond" Estate
This is the former Ridgefield, CT mansion of Stephen J. Bruno and Lisa Bruno. The original listed price was for $7,995,000, but it eventually sold on April 18, 2011 for $3,700,000.
This Ridgefield estate was inspired by the red brick construction, period molding and trim of Virginia Plantation Homes, is spread out over six acres, and features stone walls and a natural stock pond. The home was featured on NBC's LXTV channel. It was also the subject of two legal issues involing the Bruno family.
Influenced by five later 18th and 19th century Virginia plantation homes still standing today, the majestic architecture combines classical and symmetrical design elements of Colonial, English, Georgian and Jefferson styles circa 1785. The home is painstakingly crafted using period authentic materials, moldings and patterns while incorporating today's most sophisticated modern conveniences. Featuring hand-made red brick construction, balustrade-capped poticos and balconies, colonnaded piazza, arched covered arcade, formal courtyards and gardens, groin and barrel vaulted ceilings, grand stairways, moldings and trim, this special home expresses the grandeur of a bygone era. Gracious living meets state of the art technology in this, designed to meet every need of today's most sophisticated homeowner. Vantage fully programmable lighting, fully wired for computerized control system (e.g. Crestron) with in-wall touch panels, wireless or fully wired environment, whole house surge protector and automatic generator, invisible canine fencing on entire approximate six acres, and ten authentic period gas lamps lit at the touch of a switch, are just some of the high tech features. The vast acreage includes stone walls, meadows, and pastures, meandering brooks, and the picturesque pond, home to the ever present mallard ducks. In addition: 10,586 finished square feet; expansion potential of 1,074 square feet on third floor and 384 square feet in studio above detached garage; five bedrooms, five full and two half baths; six bedroom septic system; eight fireplaces; five car garages, American Cherry floors consistent with those used 250 years ago; natural stone tiles and counters used throughout the house including granite, marble and limestone; all closets with organizing systems; ten foot ceilings on main level; nine foot ceilings on second floor and lower level; fully customizable lighting system; fully wired for computerized control system (Creston) to integrate security, climate, lighting, audio and video and Sirius satellite, cable and I-pod options; 24-hour monitored and recorded security system with three exterior camera views; whole house sound system; 50-year slate composite roof; and more. A true architectural masterpiece.

Brett West's Estate
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Brett R. West and Pamela T. West.
Brett West is the founder of CinemaSource, Inc. Mr. West also founded West World Media, LLC, in 2007, a holding company which he originally created in 1999, and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and President. The company is based in Ridgefield, Connecticut and has operations in Latin America, Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific. The company provies information to newspapers, websites, and to mobile devices on showtimes and event listings, among others. AMC Theatres was the first client that West World Media had.
This compound, an exquisite Nantucket Shingle Style, is located in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in the town of Ridgefield, Connecticut. The home has 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, and a total of 11,000 square feet of living space. The property consists of a pool and barn and has a total of 3.19 acres of land. Built in 1996, and purchased in July of 1999 for $1,525,000, the current appraised value of the property is $4,053,857, according to public property records. The home was last listed for sale on April 19, 2007 for $5,750,000, but was later removed on May 9, 2008.

Alexander Julian's Estate
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of internationally acclaimed, award winning Fashion Hall of Fame designer Alexander Julian and his wife Meagan.
Currently for sale at $14,000,000 ($14.0 million), this architecturally significant American Art and Crafts estate is sited on an idyllic and completely private 30-acre setting with two ponds. Custom designed for an international award-winning fashion and home furnishings designer, it encompasses 9,048 square feet of total living space, including a 3,000 square foot guest house/design studio. Additionally, this estate offers a one bedroom pool house, a one bedroom guest cottage, in-ground pool, tennis court, greenhouse and two additional summer guest bungalows.
Alexander Julian approaches design with an artist's eye, an architect's vision, and a philosopher's intellect. His work is a compilation of who he is today and the diversified and exciting experiences he's embraced along the way. Born and raised in Chapel Hill, Alexander Julian learned about style, business, and people early in life. His father's clothing store, Julian's College Shop, was a virtual classroom for young Alex. A quick study, he was manager by the age of 16, and had already tried his hand at clothing design. By 19, he opened one of the first boutiques in the Southeast - on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill — aptly named "Alexander's Ambition." In 1975 Alex moved to New York City with the goal of winning a prestigious Coty Award before age 30. He achieved that goal and received four additional Cotys, making him the youngest designer ever inducted into the Coty Hall of Fame. Alex was also one of the first to win the CFDA Award, receiving that honor in 1981. Subsequently he received two Cutty Sark Menswear Awards, and the Cutty Sark Career Achievement Award, before age 40. Alex broke new ground when he became the first American clothing designer to create his own exclusive fabrics. His textile design is part of the Smithsonian's permanent collection. In 1981, he created the renowned collection of men's sportswear known as "Colours by Alexander Julian." His innovative and intrinsic use of colour, a Julian signature, brings continuity to each of his creations. The 1994 introduction of Alexander Julian's distinctive yet lively furniture collection was the most successful launch in the history of the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina. In the short time since its debut, Alexander Julian Home Colours has evolved into a full line of home furnishings, home accents and home improvement products. Alex cleverly incorporates his well-known influences of haberdashery - argyle, paisley, and wing-tip motifs — into products ranging from leather accessories to furniture finishes. Alex's innate sense of color, combined with rich and interesting textures, can be seen in upholstery as well as neckties.
In sports, Julian designed the uniform for the Charlotte Hornets when they joined the NBA, and re-designed the University of North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball uniforms. He created the trademark argyle pattern down the sides of the uniform, added bolder trim, and used different fabrics for the 1991-92 season upon Dean Smith’s request. He also designed the stadium seating for the Charlotte Knights baseball team in 1990. Today, Alexander Julian's designs are available through a multitude of licensed products, which encompass a rapidly growing range of apparel and accessories. Products include tailored clothing, sportswear, neckwear, underwear, hosiery, sleepwear, robes, leather, jewelry accessories and eyewear.

Harrison D. Horblit and Jean M. Horblit's Estate (former)
This is former home of Harrison D. Horblit, a former textile executive, and is the home of Jean M. Horblit, Harrison's wife. He died of a heart attack on March 14, 1988 at Danbury (Conn.) Hospital. He was 75 years old and lived in Ridgefield, Conn.
For 30 years, Mr. Horblit was president of Colonial Fabrics, a textile manufacturer in Manhattan. The company was closed when he retired in 1966. He was a graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.
"A widely known and respected collector of antique books and manuscripts, Harrison D. Horblit was also a philanthropist who, along with his wife, Jean, has made often incalculably valuable contributions to many organizations -- including those interested in the history of Ridgefield. Born in Boston in 1912, Mr. Horblit graduated from Harvard in 1933 and became a textile executive. But his avocation as a collector made him known around the world. His specialty was antique books and manuscripts related to the history of science, mathematics and navigation, and his own book, One Hundred Books Famous in Science, is still considered a bible in its field. Much of his collection of rare books and manuscripts, including many items from the 1400s and 1500s, was donated to Harvard's Houghton Library. His wife, Jean, gave a large collection of early photographs and daguerreotypes from as early as 1839, to Houghton which, in 1999, mounted a major exhibition, The Harrison D. Horblit Collection of Early Photography. Mr. Horblit was also interested in local history. In 1973, when a group of Ridgefielders tried to buy a 1780 English print of the Battle of Ridgefield at a Sotheby's auction, they quickly ran out of money. Mr. Horblit stepped in and eventually paid $16,000 for an item Sotheby's had valued at under $2,500. "This print belongs in Ridgefield if it belongs anywhere," Mr. Horblit said at the time. Three months after his death in 1988, Mrs. Horblit donated the print to the Keeler Tavern. She has also been a major benefactor of the new Ridgefield Historical Society. Jean Horblit was born in New Haven, attended Columbia University, worked as a textile converter for Colonial Fabrics, a former manufacturing division of Marshall Field & Company, and eventually became the head of its Designing Department in the capacity of fabric stylist. She is a collector of antique Japanese woodblock prints, illustrated books and maps known as Ukiyo-e or "images of a floating world," which cover scenes from everyday life of the people. Her prints and books have been exhibited at the Hammond Museum, Princeton University, and Katonah Gallery, and a rare 17th Century map of Tokaido was shown at the New York Museum of Natural History. "
"The Horblit home itself, a magnificent English Georgian-style mansion meticulously maintained by Mrs. Horblit, is an important piece of Ridgefield history. Built in 1930 from limestone imported from France, "Oreneca" was all but abandoned by its owner, Philip D. Wagoner, after the death of his wife a few years later. When the Horblits bought the place in 1965, the property was so overgrown they did not know the house overlooked Round Pond. Avid yachters, Harrison and Jean Horblit sailed the Maine Coast for two months every summer for many years."
The home sits on 11.76 acres overlooking Round Pond. It was last sold on December 16, 2004 for $6,950,000.

Chris Elliott's House (former)
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The comedian sod this home for $1.9M in 2008.

Robert L. Lewis' Estate
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Robert L. Lewis and Gerri K. Lewis.
Robert L. Lewis is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of GE Capital's Structured Finance Group (SFG). In addition, he is an officer of GE Capital, and holds the title of Vice President at the General Electric Company. Currently, Mr. Lewis is a member of the Investment Advisory Committee of EQT Infrastructure Fund and is a member of the Advisory Board of Jetera.
Built in 1996, and situated on 8.59 acres of land, this home has 5 bedrooms. The property features a swimming pool. The current appraised value of the property is $2,962,714, according to public property records.

Stephen M. Hicks' Estate
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Stephen M. Hicks and Mary C. Hicks.
Stephen M. Hicks is a hedge fund manager for Southridge Capital Management LLC, which is headquarted in Ridgefield. Mr. Hicks was educated at Kings College, where he received his B.S., and then went on to earn his M.B.A. from Fordham University.
He gained a lot of notiriety for defrauding invesotrs and for securities violations by federal and state authorities .
The home, situated on 2.97 acres of land, was purchased in 1999 for $1,735,000. The home has a pond, a swimming pool, and pool house. According to public property records, the home has a current appraised value of $2,905,857.

Boehringer Ingelheim's U.S. Headquarters
Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation is one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. Headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, its international operations include 137 affiliates in 47 countries and 38,000 employees. The company researches, develops, manufactures and markets products for human and veterinary medicine. Boehringer Ingelheim, a family-owned company founded in 1885, posted sales of 10.6 billion euro in 2006.
Recently, the Connecticut Development Authority approved a sales and use tax exemption in an amount not to exceed $5 million on the Boehringer Ingelheim’s $84 million of construction-related expenses at its existing facility in Ridgefield, CT. The planned expansion of the company’s U.S. headquarters include a new R&D building, a safety assessment building, a potent compound facility, cogeneration system, new administrative building, and new IT infrastructure.
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, expanding as other Big Pharma firms cut back, has started construction on a $65 million research and development facility on its 294-acre campus in Ridgefield, the second major expansion there this year. The privately-held German drugmaker, with its U.S. headquarters and about 3,000 employees in Ridgefield, said the new facility "will handle production of active pharmaceutical ingredients used in early development activities." The new, 72,000-square-foot facility will replace a smaller, older building on the campus. The new facility will be attached to the old building until at least 2015 when the construction — to be completed in stages — is expected to be finished. Jim Baxter, senior vice president of development for U.S. operations, said the pharmaceutical giant chose to keep the new facility in Connecticut because it is vital to the rest of the reseach that is done in Ridgefield. The new facility isn't expected to add jobs, at least not intially, but shows the company's commitment to its Connecticut reseach facility, Baxter said. In August, the company began work on a $42 million drug safety assessment building in Ridgefield, for non-clinical safety studies. That building is scheduled to be completed in 2013. Together, the two buildings represent an investment of more than $100 million in Connecticut. "When they say the site is critical to BI's future, they mean it," Baxter said, of the company's senior management. Boehringer Ingelheim has more than a dozen buildings on its campus, including 10 that are connected to each other. U.S. Sen Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and Rep. Jim Himes, D-4th District, both praised Boehringer Ingelheim for expanding groundbreaking research in Connecticut.

William G. McKnight, III's House
Located in Ridgefield, CT is the home of William G. McKnight, III and Elizabeth McKnight. Mr. William G. McKnight, III is the Vice President and Trustee of The Boys' Club of New York, Inc.
Located on 2.56 acres of land, this house has 6 bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a total of 10,200 square feet of living space. The home has a current appraised value of $4,009,000, according to public property records.

Rodney Buckwalter's Estate
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Rodney K. Buckwalter and family. Mr. Buckwalter is the Vice President of real estate and insurance at Visant Corporation, based in Armonk, NY. Visant Holding Corp. provides marketing and publishing services in the United States.
He was previously a Senior Director at Quebocor World from 2001 to 2005. From 1993 to 2000 he was the Vice President of Corporate Business Development at UST Inc. Prior to that he was the Director of Tax at Kiewit.
This home, built in 1865, is currently for sale for $4,500,000. Situated on 3.0 acres of land, the 13,000 square foot home has 8 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.

Mike Shalett's House
This is the Ridgefield, CT home of Michael E. Shalett. Mike Shalett is the co-founder of Nielsen SoundScan technology. Nielsen SoundScan is an information and sales tracking system created by Mike Fine and Mike Shalett. Soundscan is the official method of tracking sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada.
His home, built in 2000, has a total of 14,682 square feet of living space. It has 5 bedrooms, 6 full bathrooms, and 1 half bathroom on 8.49 acres. It is listed for sale for $4,295,000.

Frederic Remington's House
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home of famous western painter and sculptor

Ridgefield Academy
Located in Ridgefield, CT, Ridgefield Academy is an independent, coeducational day school for pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade.
It is located on a former 42-acre estate on West Mountain, with stunning views of the Hudson Valley to the west behind the school. This is one of the top private schools in the region.
Located down the hill from the school is the 24,000 square foot estate of Jay S. Walker, the founder of Priceline.com

'Hilltop' by Richard Foster
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1998
built for his son

Alice Lawrence House by Rafael Viñoly
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Silver Spring Country Club
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The 18-hole "Silver Spring" course at the Silver Spring Country Club facility in Ridgefield, Connecticut features 6,518 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71 . The course rating is 72.1 and it has a slope rating of 132 on Bent grass. Designed by Robert White, the Silver Spring golf course opened in 1930.

'Otnes House' by John M. Johansen
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1960
artist Fred Otnes' home

Aldrich Museum of Contemporary Art

Steve Boockvor & Denise Pence's House
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The actors/producers live here.

The Wonder Pets School House
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From the Nick Jr Show

Weir Farm National Historic Site
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'Schlumberger Research Center Administration Offices' by Philip Johnson
1952
aka 'PJB' or 'Philip Johnson Building'
Johnson's first non-residential commission
amazing restoration by BassamFellows

Chauncey Island
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