Property Description
Set in one of Stamford's most sought-after neighborhoods, this exceptional Westover residence offers a rare combination of timeless architectural elegance, sophisticated updates, and exceptional everyday livability. Once owned by renowned basketball player and coach Doc Rivers, this impressive home has been thoughtfully enhanced with an extensive investment in updates and renovations-preserving its grand character while bringing many of its most important features beautifully up to date. From the moment you enter the dramatic two-story foyer, the sweeping staircase, gleaming tile, and striking crystal chandelier create an unforgettable first impression. Adding an exceptional touch of thoughtful design, the chandelier is mounted on a convenient winch system, allowing it to be easily lowered for cleaning and maintenance. Throughout the home, gracious proportions, beautiful finishes, and thoughtful improvements create a sense of understated luxury. The remodeled kitchen is both elegant and inviting, featuring three skylights, top-of-the-line appliances, and an open connection to the comfortable family room. A stone fireplace anchors the space, while French doors lead to an expansive outdoor entertaining area overlooking the large deck, patio, and beautiful heated gunite pool. A new retractable pool cover and recently updated motor, along with new pool plaster, add both beauty and convenience to this exceptional outdoor retreat. Designed with entertaining in mind, the formal dining room comfortably accommodates a table for 12-14 guests. The first-floor bedroom, adjoining full bath, and expansive great room create a versatile private wing ideal for guests, an au pair, home office, potential first-floor primary suite, or in-law living. Upstairs, the glamour and gracious proportions continue. The oversized primary suite features a spacious marble bath enhanced with new countertops and hardware, dual sinks, a jetted tub, and dedicated vanity. A guest bedroom enjoys its own beautifully updated marble bath and expansive walk-in closets, while two additional generously sized bedrooms share another updated marble bath with dual sinks, a dedicated linen closet, and deep soaking tub. The extensive list of recent improvements reflects the significant care and investment made by the current owners. Updates include a new driveway and front doors, heated three-car garage, dedicated A/C zone for the primary suite, two renovated upstairs bathrooms, updated powder room, new vanity in the main-level full bath, new carpeting throughout the stairs, upstairs hallway and lower level, new foyer and kitchen tile, new furnace, and a new retractable pool cover and motor. The pool has also been resurfaced with new plaster, and the lower level has been thoughtfully upgraded by eliminating electric heat and integrating it into the home's central heating and cooling system. For added peace of mind, the whole-house generator is enclosed within a sound-buffering enclosure, allowing for quieter operation when needed. And the setting is every bit as special. Located in coveted Westover, the home offers convenient access to downtown Stamford, Greenwich, the Mianus River Park, golf courses, shopping, dining, and the train station. A truly distinctive property offering the scale, elegance, and amenities of a luxury estate with the warmth and livability of a welcoming home. With an impressive level of updates already completed, this exceptional Westover residence offers the opportunity to enjoy the lifestyle-and the investment-without the extensive renovation list often associated with a home of this caliber.