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    This $16.5 Million Connecticut Estate Has a Basketball Court in the Attic

    By Abby Montanez,

    9 days ago
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    House-hunting sports enthusiasts should take note of this playful property near the New York-Connecticut border. Set on over 10 acres in Greenwich’s gated Conyers Farm enclave, you could say the sellers went hard in the paint when crafting this one-of-a-kind lakefront mansion.

    Originally constructed in 2002, the current owners, Jay and Alison Bernstein, snapped up the shingle and stone-clad estate in 2013, Mansion Global reported. The couple expanded its footprint by about 6,500 square feet in 2017, and now the swanky spread features a half-court basketball court in the attic, a golf simulation room, a manicured putting green, and a vast arena that houses an indoor tennis court that does triple-duty as an NBA-grade basketball court and a party barn. “It was built for family recreation,” Brian Milton of Compass told the listing site.

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    The third-floor rec room includes an half-court basketball court, along with a gym and beverage bar.

    Altogether, the 18,337-square-foot residence at 9 Cowdray Park Drive comprises six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and three half baths. You can score the whole package for a whopping $16.5 million . And, even if you’re not the tennis, golf, or basketball type, the property includes its own dock at the 100-acre Converse Lake for boating, along with convenient access to the nearby Greenwich Polo Club.

    RELATED: A Modern Colonial Mansion Lists for $17.5 Million in Connecticut With a Heated Pool

    It’s not just the sporty amenities that set this palatial pad apart though. Other notable highlights are a massive floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace and lofty beamed ceilings. You’ll also find formal living and dining rooms, the latter large enough to accommodate two tables, along with a spacious family room, an office, and a newly renovated kitchen replete with a butler’s pantry and a wine cellar. Elsewhere, the second floor holds the primary bedroom, which is decked out with a walk-in closet and en suite bath. Upstairs, the third level is something of a slam dunk, complete with an indoor sports court, a bar area, and a gym.

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    The home’s traditional architecture is softened with organic materials and a relaxed, neutral palette.

    During the home’s expansion, a covered deck was added onto the back of the house, overlooking carefully maintained grounds that offer an oversized swimming pool, a hot tub, an outdoor kitchen, and a fireplace.

    “Between the 24-hour gated community and the 10-acre zoning you have extreme exclusivity in this neighborhood,” added Milton. The Conyers Farm community has seen a number of record sales in the last decade. Back in 2017, Greenwich’s largest estate closed for a hefty $20 million , and Hollywood director Ron Howard sold his home for $27.5 million back in 2014. At the time, it was considered the most expensive residential transaction in Westchester County history.

    Click here to see more photos of 9 Cowdray Park Drive.

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