Songwriter, keyboardist and music producer Patrick Leonard, whose decades-long career included collaborations with artists such as Elton John, Bryan Adams and, notably, Madonna, is parting with his rural Connecticut estate. Leonard acquired the 74-acre property in 2021 for just over $1.1 million and has now listed the picturesque estate for $1.895 million. Known as Stone Heron Farm, the property combines a restored historic farmhouse with expansive lands, guest accommodation, as well as diverse agricultural and recreational opportunities for expansion.
Property and Amenities
The property encompasses a total area of 2,966 square feet on a 74-acre plot in Killingworth, Connecticut. The main building, a restored 1806 Cape-style house, features three bedrooms and three bathrooms. It is complemented by a guest house, a pond house, as well as several barns and a workshop. The expansive grounds also offer hiking trails, paddocks, meadows and wooded areas. The property is being handled by Danielle Claroni and Christian Perry of Sotheby’s International Realty, and Patti Guarantano of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.
The main house presents a timeless New England facade, red timber cladding, brick fireplaces and a steeply pitched roof. A covered portico, entwined with climbing plants, leads to the main entrance. Inside, a warm, double-height living space opens up, featuring original wide plank floors, exposed hand-hewn beams and a striped vaulted ceiling. A white-painted brick fireplace forms the focal point of a seating arrangement that flows into a large rustic coffee table.
On the opposite side of the room, a staircase leads to the second floor, while numerous windows flood the space with natural light, highlighting the carefully preserved historical details. Adjacent to the staircase is a cosy reading nook with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, which leads to the “Red Room” – a dedicated music studio within the main house. This studio is characterised by dramatic red walls, exposed wooden beams and large format casement windows that fill the room with daylight. A professional workstation, studio monitors and recording equipment complete the setup.
The renovated cook's kitchen is arranged around a large, green-painted island with a granite worktop. Handcrafted wooden cabinets extend to the vaulted ceiling and house a farmhouse sink, a Wolf range and Sub-Zero refrigeration appliances. A wall of windows above the sink ensures abundant natural light. The kitchen flows into a comfortable seating area with a wood-panelled fireplace and built-in cupboards. On the opposite side of the island, a casual dining area with large windows creates an open gathering space.
Leisure and Private Areas
A separate entertainment wing begins with a spacious billiards room, centred around a pool table under modern lighting. Wide plank floors, deep green walls and built-in cupboards give the room a classic feel. French doors open into the media lounge, where the atmosphere transforms into a theatre-like ambiance with rich red walls, matching draperies and patterned carpeting. A large screen with surround sound faces oversized seating, while windows offer views of the surrounding estate.
The ground-floor master bedroom features a spacious room with a carved wooden bed facing a brick fireplace with dark panel detailing and French doors leading directly to an outdoor terrace. The en-suite bathroom offers a long marble vanity with built-in storage and a dedicated dressing table area. A bathtub with shower function at the end of the room completes the functional design in a classic New England style. Outdoors, a wraparound wooden deck surrounds the main house, providing space for al fresco seating against the picturesque backdrop of the countryside.
The separate guest house features an open-plan living area that combines kitchen and dining under a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a central chandelier. White kitchen cabinets and a butcher block worktop complement the fittings.
