27 Ridge Road, North CantonCanton, CT 06019Price: $1,495,000

Thoughtfully designed for the 21st century with quality and sustainability in every detail, this one-of-a-kind contemporary sits high above Ridge Road with privacy and timeless views. Geothermal heating and cooling, passive solar gain, and steel-frame construction deliver year-round efficiency and comfort, and the home is EPA Energy Star certified and Built Green. Featuring 5 beds, 2.2 baths and over 5600 square feet of living with a dramatic two-story atrium with an interior balcony and skylights that fills the interior with natural light. Enjoy three fireplaces, a chef's eat-in kitchen with granite counters and Sub-Zero appliances, and exceptional natural materials throughout: cork and triple-laminate glass flooring, maple doors and cabinetry, native cherry and purple heart trim, granite, marble, German limestone, and Vermont and Brazilian slate. Zinc and tile roofing. A third-floor tower captures distant views to the south and west. The primary suite features a raised sitting area with fireplace, while a separate studio with its own entrance, breezeway, and bath makes an ideal private office or artist's retreat. Two separate two-car garages, and the walk-out lower level is plumbed for a second kitchen. A sunny, level lawn and garden area complete this special offering on 47.74 private acres. The sale includes both 27 Ridge Rd (9.3 acres) and the neighboring lot on 35 Ridge Rd (38.44 acres). A rare opportunity to own a custom built home on over 47 acres of scenic land.