One of The Estate’s most beautiful features—and what makes it one of the most striking historic sites in Connecticut and New England—is its distinct style, known as Gothic Revival architecture.

First appearing in the late 18th century, the Gothic Revival style began in Europe and was inspired by the continent’s medieval Gothic architecture. The movement was known for singularly beautiful details including:

• Tracery: Decorative patterns crafted using slender bars of stonework joined together, you will find intricate tracery when gazing through The Estate’s expansive windows.
• Pointed Arches: Reminiscent of the pointed windows you might see in Paris’ Notre Dame Cathedral, the Estate features these arches in its stately front doors, windows and other openings found throughout the manor.
• Decorative Finials: Ornamentation typically found atop turrets and gables in Gothic Revival architecture, The Estate boasts many above its roofs and windows in designs that gorgeously balance bold angles and organic curves.
• Steeply Pitched Roofs: Granting sharp points that contrast with the delicate, curved patterns found in its mouldings, finials and more, The Estate’s steeply pitched roofs grant the manor a sense of height and drama.
• Asymmetrical Floor Plans: Gothic Revival Architecture commonly featured floor plans in which the two sides of a home did not mirror each other exactly. The Estate follows in this fascinating tradition, and the result is a more organic appearance and flow as you move throughout the manor.
• Lancet Windows: Tall, narrow and featuring the characteristic pointed arches, The Estate commonly features these decorative viewpoints, including one at the manor’s summit, from which you can glimpse an unobstructed view of the Connecticut coast.