When a House is MORE than a Home…

Anyone can build a dreamhouse. Few can build a house  and build a dream simultaneously.
But that’s exactly what New Canaan  native Ruth Jones has done…that, and a whole lot more.
 
The house  that Ruth built includes all of the finest amenities, the refined elegance of  a classic New England colonial, the tranquil and picturesque setting. But look  beyond the impeccable craftsmanship and attention to detail, and the heart of  the project begins to emerge. Because this is a charity house. The  proceeds from the sale will benefit the ALS Foundation, the Lymphoma  Foundation, the Parkinsons Foundation — as well as a host of local non-profit  initiatives.
 
Ruth’s concept of building a house for a cause stems  from a lifetime of charitable work in the course of her career in real estate.   (Her dedication earned Ruth the accolade of Philanthropist of the Year  from the Vision Fund, a local real estate industry group that helps those in  need.) Pushing the envelope with a team of like-minded professionals, an  exceptional structure of building and character has  emerged.
 
Hosting a bevy of monthly charity functions at the home  including a wine tasting and art show, 411 Catamount Road will give back  even more by offering a splendid backdrop for greater good. With  environmentally-sensitive features, energy-efficient appliances and  construction materials, and a beaucholic setting within 2.3 acres that adjoin  the Patterson Club golf course in Greenfield Hill, the house has quickly  become a home with a heartbeat.
 
Although this is the first spec  house Ruth Jones has constructed, her mantra of ‘hard work and determination  get results’ is immediately apparent. Mindful that the more desirable the  property, the greater the reward for her charities of choice, every desirable  amenity is in place. From an impressive two-story entrance hall, to a  beautifully appointed chef’s kitchen, to a master suite that creates an  opulent private retreat, all has been carefully thought out and crafted for  those of the most discerning taste.
 
As a woman-owned business —  and even rarer, a woman general contractor —ever-important distinctive touches  — the hallmark of ease and convenience for every homeowner — have been  carefully crafted for seamless integration throughout the home. Stainless  steel, commercial grade appliances grace the opulent kitchen, where gleaming  granite countertops enable the perfect workspace for entertaining or a cozy  conversation over coffee.
 
Coffered ceilings with greater depth  and detail than can be imagined are perfectly offset by custom trim and  masonry, while hardwood flooring on first, second and third floors catches  pools of light glimmering off the neighboring pond. Finite details in  carefully crafted masonry wood and gas fireplaces, custom surrounds and marble  inlays, and custom cabinetry and stone counter tops in all baths further  enhance the luxurious setting.
 
The house that Ruth built has made  a statement even greater than the two story entrance foyers. It is as much  about giving back and dedication to a cause, as it is to personal challenges  and triumphs in a male-dominated industry. It is about commitment and caring,  and the desire to exceed all expectations…and the expectation to do even more  as the next opportunity presents itself.
 
411 Catamount Road. A  true dream house. And so much more.