This nearly 14,000-square-foot Georgian Colonial estate formerly owned by the late Mary Tyler Moore came to market in upscale Greenwich, Connecticut, for $21.9 million. The sale is being handled by Joseph Barbier of Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage.
The captivating retreat, known as “Harkaway,” was originally purchased by Moore, star of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show”, and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine, for around $10 million in 2006.
The couple, along with architect Stephen Wang, re-envisioned and renovated the home over three years to match Mary’s “image of the perfect place,” according to her husband. It is at once lavish and laid-back, with purposeful spaces that are welcoming, naturally lit, and open to the outside, while still reflecting Mary’s keen sense of classical design and attention to detail.
Set at the end of a long, gated drive on 7.37 pastoral acres, the quietly secluded, five-bedroom, nine-bathroom stone home – nestles up to serene Oakley Pond. The private, sweeping grounds, landscaped by Janice Parker, are buffered by five acres of conservation land, adding to the idyllic ambiance.
Much of Harkaway’s original stone was reused during the construction of the new residence, with the addition of found matching fieldstone from local quarries. Thoughtful interior accents include dentil molding, bay windows, Venetian plaster walls, and wood-beam ceilings. A 2,000+-square-foot primary suite occupies its own wing, boasting dual baths, dressing rooms, and generous closets.
The entry foyer displays harlequin-patterned floors leading to a gracefully curving, statement staircase backed by a wall of windows. From here, the first floor extends into a light-filled formal living room with exposed wood beams and a fireplace, and a sun-drenched dining room on the with eye-catching, chevron-style wooden floors.
The home also features an office with a powder room, a handsome, wood-paneled billiards room/library with built-in bookcases, and large country kitchen with a vibrant red, eat-in island and stainless appliances. The kitchen connects to a breakfast nook and family room, which further extends through French doors to an outdoor dining patio. The residence’s design, while luxurious, invites relaxed, cozy gatherings and inspires indoor-outdoor living.
Additional lavish amenities include a double-height, glass conservatory with a domed ceiling and gilded chandelier, a personal fitness center with a spa, sauna, and massage and steam rooms, an elevator, and a 65-foot outdoor swimming pool flanked by a fireplace. A one-bedroom guest apartment, complete with a kitchen and bath, rests atop a three-bay garage, ideal for visiting guests who prefer a private space.
A known animal lover and animal rights activist, Moore ensured that the home also had a dog shower and grooming station in the laundry room. The co-founder of the Broadway Barks charity had four dogs who enjoyed Harkaway’s extensive grounds.
Scoop up this opportunity to live in the home of one of America’s most beloved actress, in a private, protected estate that’s still conveniently close to Greenwich Avenue’s shopping and dining venues. The residence was granted landmark status in 2020 by the Greenwich Historical Society.
For more information, contact Joseph Barbieri, Sotheby’s International Realty – Greenwich Brokerage, directly on the listing page.
