This antique colonial house “The John Platt House” is one of the oldest in Westport and it offers a new twist on an old classic.

It was built around 1700 and subsequent renovations not only updated the house but expanded the footprint to 4004 square feet of living space.  Extremely charming, the warmth and uniqueness of this meticulously maintained home is a breath of fresh air awaiting its next owner.

The slate-blue house with its distinctive red door is sited on a level .78 acre surrounded by stone walls, specimen trees and plantings. The mahogany deck, picturesque backyard with a custom built fire-pit…. provides ample space to both relax and entertain, truly a tranquil retreat. It is minutes away from the Westport train station, local shops and restaurants, and an easy commuting distance to I 95 and the Post Road.

The blending of tradition with 21^st century amenities begins when you enter this elegant colonial. The foyer with its limestone radiant heated flooring, opens to the sunlit family room and renovated eat-in-kitchen with high-end appliances.  Wide-planked chestnut floors in the original part of the house, exposed hand-hewn beams coupled with generously sized rooms with high ceilings and luxury finishes infuse timeless character. The gracious living room features a stone fireplace and built-in bookshelves. The capacious dining room has French doors that lead to a private stone terrace. Adjacent to the dining room and kitchen is a butler’s pantry which provides ample counter space and extra storage. The study/library with an abundance of windows opens to the rose garden. A guest bedroom and full bath rounds out the first floor.

The master bedroom suite features two dressing rooms and a spa like master bath with a deep soaking tub. Two more oversized bedrooms, closets galore and a great room with a vaulted ceiling, wet bar, gas fireplace, office or exercise room add endless possibilities to this incredible historic home.

46 Kings Highway South, Westport – offers amazing spaces, has been lovingly restored, blending tradition with 21^st century amenities. This special home has it all and is one that has to be seen to experience how wonderful it would be to own a slice of Westport history.