Up on North Street, the home of the late Robert Motherwell has gone on sale

909 North Street, $1.950 million, which seems about right for four acres up here. You can find an interesting article on the property in this 2010 issue of Architectural Digest. Here’s what Christie’s has to say:

Gorgeous estate property in sought after neighborhood of back country in Greenwich, CT. Located 2 miles from the Merritt Parkway & minutes to the Town of Greenwich. This private estate on four level acres includes carriage house, art studio and guest house. It was the home of famous abstract artist Robert Motherwell who created many works of art in the adjoining studio. The peaceful landscape was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, most famous for co-designing Central Park; with majestic trees and a small pond. Original stone walls stand at the entry and guard this serene property. With complete privacy and proximity to New York City the property is perfectly situated to be reimagined by its new owners.

… Estate total rehab property. Many unknowns due to age. AS IS Sale. 3 structures, art studio in 1977. Above ground oil tanks in Art studio & garage/carriage house. Well is behind garage. Septic marked opposite the art studio. Not Subdividable

Pretty neat — I hope someone accepts the challenge of bringing this back.

“Motherwell and his artist-photographer wife, Renate Ponsold”