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Robert Couturier Lists Sprawling Connecticut Estate for $5.9 Million

In addition to the lavish main house, the deal includes a graciously preserved guesthouse from 1710

By Haley Chouinard
Elegant dining room with red chairs, long table, floral centerpieces, chandelier, and large portrait on the wall.
A Gilbert Jackson portrait in the Connecticut home of Robert Couturier. Photo: Tim Street-Porter

Man with glasses wearing a suit and tie, looking slightly upward with a thoughtful expression.
A portrait of the designer. Courtesy of Robert Couturier

Acclaimed interior designer Robert Couturier has listed his sprawling Connecticut home for $5.9 million.

The house sits on more than 14 waterfront acres in the Litchfield County town of Kent, boasting extensive formal gardens by noted landscape designer Miranda Brooks. The four-bedroom pavilion-style house also features a dining room that made it into designer Thomas Jayne’s tome The Finest Rooms in America. (Among its lavish details are 19-foot ceilings and a mantel made of 17th-century Florentine limestone.)

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In addition to the opulent main house, a guesthouse built in 1710 is also included in the sale. Known as Dover House, the two-bedroom cottage was moved from nearby Dover, New York, and rebuilt on the property by Couturier’s husband, historic preservationist Jeffrey Morgan. “Between you and me, I’m incredibly happy that Jeffrey did not listen to one of my suggestions,” Couturier told The Wall Street Journal of the historic property. “I would not have made Dover House as beautiful as it is.”

The estate is listed with Rebecca Ward and Peter Klemm of Klemm Real Estate.

Aerial view of a large house surrounded by trees next to a calm lake reflecting a cloudy sky.
The 14-acre waterfront property has access for boating, swimming, or visiting tiny, adjacent Blueberry Island. Klemm Real Estate

Aerial view of a luxurious estate with manicured gardens overlooking a lake and surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.
The pavilion-style house is just two hours from New York City. Klemm Real Estate

Aerial view of a house surrounded by dense trees near a large pond, with a winding road leading to the property.
A guesthouse built in 1710 sits down the winding drive from the main house. Klemm Real Estate

Large white two-story colonial-style house with tall windows, surrounded by trees and a gravel driveway with potted plants.
The house begins with a formal entry with a 14-foot domed ceiling and a limestone-and-slate checkered floor. Klemm Real Estate

intricate garden with geometric hedges and a central stone planter surrounded by lush green trees under a clear blue sky
Pristine gardens by Miranda Brooks sit in the back of the house. Klemm Real Estate

manicured garden with geometric boxwood hedges, central white urn, surrounded by white buildings and lush greenery
The expansive, French-inspired garden. Klemm Real Estate

Lush garden with stone steps, manicured bushes, and two decorative stone urns on pedestals under a canopy of trees.
More than 14 acres of land surround the house. Klemm Real Estate

Elegant library with tall bookshelves, floral-patterned chairs, and a large window overlooking greenery.
The house features many European architectural flourishes, evidence of the designer’s love of 18th-century France. Klemm Real Estate

Classical interior with a portrait, bust, and vintage chair near a window with striped curtains.
A landing leads to an opulent sitting room. Klemm Real Estate

Elegant living room with luxurious sofas, vintage armchairs, ornate chandelier, large paintings, and antique furnishings.
A grand sitting room features a 19-foot-high paneled tray ceiling. Klemm Real Estate

Modern kitchen with checkered floor, marble island, stainless steel appliances, and hanging pendant lights.
A small kitchen has a provincial feel. Klemm Real Estate

Elegant dining room with long table, red cushioned chairs, chandelier, and decorative curtains in a classic style setting.
The dining room was featured in designer Thomas Jayne’s book The Finest Rooms in America. Klemm Real Estate

Elegant bedroom with a four-poster bed, floral wallpaper, and vintage wooden furniture in a bright space.
The beautifully decorated bedroom boasts painted trim and elegant wallpaper. Klemm Real Estate

Rustic stone and wooden house surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall in a forest setting.
Built in 1710, this small house was moved from Dover, New York, to be restored by Couturier’s husband, preservationist Jeffrey Morgan. Klemm Real Estate

Historic room with brick fireplace, wooden table, candlestick, and vintage decor in a rustic setting.
Morgan arranged the furniture as it would likely have been set up in the 1700s. Klemm Real Estate

Rustic dining room with wooden table, chairs, and bench, exposed beams, stone fireplace, and window light streaming in.
Whenever possible, Morgan furnished Dover House with 18th-century antiques. Klemm Real Estate

Indoor pool with wooden beam ceiling, classical statues, wicker seating, potted ferns, and soft lighting for a cozy ambiance.
A gunite pool sits in a pavilion on the property. Klemm Real Estate