77 Morningside Dr. South, Westport, CT 06880

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Built in 1859 for walter sherwood a successful westport farmer, this three-story italianate-style estate has had only seven owners in the past 150 years. Among the fortunate residents was hilla von rebay, a painter and the original curator and cofounder of the guggenheim museum. Naming the home franton court in honor of her parents, von rebay hosted some of the world's most celebrated artists at the estate, including kandinsky, leger,and architect frank lloyed wright. The residence has undergone extensive renovations over the years, including the addition of the bauhaus wing and sunny garden room. The current owners spent almost three years on restoration, adding a deco-turf tennis court and a gunite pool. In addition to a long list of exquiste details and amenities, residents will enjoy an abundance of living space, 10-foot ceilings, nine eclectic bedrooms, nine fireplaces, and a restored entertainment barn and outbuildings. The home sits on three magnificent acres surrounded by seven acres of nature preserve land. The serene estate is located in the heart of greens farm section of westport, a stone's throw from long island sound, five minutes from downtown westport and 50 minutes from manhattan.

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