86 Wildwood Rd, Stamford, CT 06903

Devotees of mid-century modern architecture will appreciate this classic home from 1951, designed by renowned modernist architect Lester Tichy. Nationally recognized, Tichy had an office locally in Greenwich and was commissioned to build 86 Wildwood Road for an attorney and his family. In 1953, the house was featured in the December issue of Interiors magazine, a national trade publication for architects and designers.nPoised at the top of a slope and screened by trees and a forest buffer for privacy, the four-bedroom, four full and one-half bathroom residence spanning 3,992 square feet looks out over Wildwood Lake with its own storybook private island. Artfully renovated in the past three years with upgraded systems and interior improvements, this home blends its unique historic appeal with today’s contemporary luxury.nnnUpper Floor: The layout of the house is attuned to its setting, with glass curtain walls capturing lake views and western light in the sensational open-concept spaces. A 60-foot balcony with new decking and custom steel railing flanks the rear of the house facing the water, creating an inherent connection to nature. Designed for entertaining, the glass-walled living/dining room centers on the original cone-shaped fireplace and features a built-in wet bar with counter seating for easy entertaining. A dining area opens to the waterside balcony as well as the sleek chef’s kitchen. Recently remodeled and expanded, the eat-in kitchen features a large