Legendary Greenwich Art Gallery Designed to Present the World’s Most Unique Pieces Lists as a Private Residence for $16 Million

In the quiet of the backcountry of Greenwich, CT, lies a home unlike anything currently on the market – and the opportunity to own a home so unique it serves as its own work of art.

The sculptural, light-filled building at 71 North Porchuck Road once served as a gallery and headquarters for a prestigious arts foundation, but now invites a new chapter as a private residence – for the lofty price of $16 million.

Listing agent BK Batesone of the founders of Houlihan Lawrence, describes the origins of the property: It was built in 2009 by an architectural firm to serve as an art gallery with living space for visiting artists.

The building was designed to display hundreds of works from what Bates calls “one of the most important collections of representational art in the country.”

“The design criteria had to be partly striking and contemporary, but with an old-world charm, hence the concept of the ‘stone barn conversion’,” says Bates. “There’s an incredible amount of glass windows, high ceilings and an open layout.”

These expansive walls of glass bathe more than 16,000 square feet of interior space (on three levels) in natural light.

Ceilings reach up to 4.5 meters high, and a mix of materials including brick and wooden floors, walnut paneling and continuous track lighting combine to create vast open-plan interiors imbued with museum-like elegance.

Situated on a 6.7 hectare gated plot with the opportunity to acquire additional land, the property combines total privacy with dramatic architectural expression. Inside, the house features a one-bedroom suite with terrace, multiple bathrooms and a catering-scale kitchen. An elevator connects all three floors.

But what really sets this house apart is the opportunity it presents: to reimagine the expansive, open spaces and transform the home’s gallery layout into something more intimate.

“Currently home to the renowned Seven Bridges Foundation Art Gallery, this breathtaking building features soaring ceilings, spectacular natural light and three finished levels of expansive, open space – offering endless opportunities to reimagine and make it your own,” the listing reveals.

With walls of glass framing lush green views and multiple terraces connecting to undisturbed landscapes, the structure feels alive, itself a work of art that evolves with the changing seasons just outside its walls.

“Inspired by a modern barn aesthetic, the property seamlessly combines artistry and architecture and can be transformed into an extraordinary private home,” the description adds.

And as if the architecture isn’t enough, the location adds an extra appeal.

Located directly across from the Greenwich Audubon Society’s 285-acre sanctuary, the estate offers a rare sense of seclusion and connection to nature while being within easy reach of downtown Greenwich, the shops of Glenville, and even New York City.

“It’s unlike anything else in the country,” Bates said. “The design, setting and quality of construction are second to none, and it offers the opportunity to create an exceptional private home that one family can enjoy for generations to come.”

Taking over ownership of the house would also mark a real milestone in its history; the house has only ever had one owner, the foundation that now owns it.

Transforming it into a home will not only preserve its legacy, but also give a new owner the opportunity to write the property’s next chapter, following in the footsteps of Seven Bridges’ founder. Richard McKenziethe visionary behind the building.

“Seven Bridges Foundation was founded as a non-profit organization in 1993 by Richard McKenzie to support both established and emerging living artists and promote their creativity,” the foundation’s website reveals.

“Situated on 80 hectares in the Greenwich hinterland, it consists of two galleries totaling 28,000 square metres, with an outdoor sculpture collection positioned to take advantage of the natural environment.

“The 1,200-piece collection, which includes large-scale modernist and figurative paintings, glass art, sculptures and photography, is a vibrant reflection of life, inspired by humanity and creative expression.

“Seven Bridges offers a unique museum experience and has become an innovative venue for artists, students, scholars and other visitors to gain insight into figurative art and the work of both 20th-century masters and emerging artists.”