‘The Nest’ estate in Southport flies to market with an almost $17M ask

A seven-bedroom, 11-bathroom home known as “The Nest” situated on three acres along Long Island Sound is for sale with a $16.5 million ask, according to Patch. Built in 2015, the estate at 1125 and 1111 Pequot Avenue is part of Southport, a coastal enclave within Fairfield. Designed by architect Mark Finley, the 11,760-square-foot home comes with a rooftop observation deck, an infinity pool, a pool pavilion with a fireplace and a spa overlooking a private beach. The subdivided property allows for a potential buyer to add on another residence and a tennis court. Michelle Genovesi of Michelle & Company at William Raveis Real Estate has the listing. [Patch] — Brian Baxter