Real Estate

Massive Waterfront Luxury Estate Listed For Nearly $9M In New Canaan

FrogPond Estate, a striking new Scandinavian-inspired luxury waterfront property, has officially debuted for sale in New Canaan.

NEW CANAAN, CT — FrogPond Estate, a striking new Scandinavian-inspired luxury property in New Canaan, has officially debuted for sale for nearly $9 million, a real estate agency announced this week.

According to a news release, the property is represented by Mar Jennings of Higgins Group Private Brokerage and is currently offered at $8.997 million.

Located at 259 Frogtown Road, the architecturally distinct luxury compound blends modern design, resort-style living and a private waterfront setting, according to the release.

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"Further elevating the property is Jennings' collaboration with premier Connecticut builder Carlos Alvarez of Greenday Co.," the release reads. "Together, Jennings and Alvarez share a commitment to exceptional service, top-tier materials elevated design and masterful craftsmanship, helping position FrogPond Estate as one of the region's most distinctive luxury offerings."

Set on 2.25 private waterfront acres, the newly constructed estate spans over 13,000 square feet and features seven bedrooms and nine and a half bathrooms, as well as "soaring 12-foot ceilings, expansive walls of glass, bespoke millwork, designer lighting, multiple fireplaces and a dramatic open-concept layout designed for both intimate living and large-scale entertaining," according to the release.

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Other notable features include a gourmet chef's kitchen, an elevator, multiple laundry rooms, covered outdoor entertaining areas, private balconies, a heated pool, pond views and a detached guest cottage, according to the release.

"FrogPond Estate represents a rare opportunity to experience modern Scandinavian luxury at an entirely new level for New Canaan," Jennings said in a news release. "The home was thoughtfully designed to feel both architecturally significant and deeply livable, warm, refined, private and connected to nature."

The release also notes Jennings is known nationally as an Emmy-nominated television host, best-selling lifestyle author and award-winning luxury real estate professional who "continues to expand his presence in Fairfield County's luxury real estate market through distinctive lifestyle-focused listings and innovative marketing strategies."

Jennings hosts the Amazon Prime show "Life On Mar's: The Home Makeover Show" and has appeared on "The Today Show," as well as other shows featured on HGTV, QVC, Food Network, ABC, CBS, CNN and more, according to his website.

Further information about FrogPond Estate, including photos, can be found at the property's listing here.

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