Some luxury homes impress with their size. Others stand out for celebrity ownership.
The estate at 10 Dragonwood Lane in Weston, Connecticut manages to do both while adding something far rarer: a million-dollar koi pond that literally becomes part of the architecture.
Now listed for $6.5 million with Douglas Elliman’s William Martin, the 15.57-acre property is widely known as the Origami House, a contemporary residence whose sculptural design was conceived by the acclaimed Manhattan architecture firm Leroy Street Studio.
The home was previously owned by rock musician and filmmaker Rob Zombie, adding another layer of interest to one of Connecticut’s most distinctive private estates.
Long before its rock-and-roll chapter, however, the property was commissioned by Tony Award-winning director Des McAnuff and acclaimed sculptor Bryna McCann, who envisioned a residence where architecture and landscape would exist as one continuous experience.
That philosophy is evident from the moment the private gate opens.
A winding driveway lined with flowering cherry trees gradually reveals the angular residence, whose folded geometric forms inspired the home’s “Origami House” nickname.
Rather than dominating the landscape, the architecture unfolds across the wooded setting through sculptural volumes, soaring ceilings, and expansive glass walls that dissolve the boundaries between indoors and out.
At the heart of the 8,500-square-foot home is a dramatic Glass Great Room inspired by I.M. Pei’s iconic Louvre Pyramid in Paris.
Enclosed by glass on three sides, the space captures panoramic views of the surrounding grounds before opening onto an expansive terrace overlooking cascading waterfalls and the estate’s celebrated koi sanctuary.
The pond itself may be the property’s most extraordinary feature.
Created by premier koi specialists at an estimated cost of roughly $1 million, the elaborate aquatic landscape wraps around portions of the residence and even passes beneath part of the structure.
A glass-covered interior viewing corridor allows residents to observe the koi from inside the house as the fish glide beneath their feet, creating an experience rarely found in residential architecture.
Two cascading waterfalls feed the pond, while a dedicated swimming channel and carefully engineered ecosystem provide an ideal environment for the prized koi, which were imported directly from Japan.
Elsewhere, the home balances dramatic entertaining spaces with quieter retreats designed around wellness and creativity.
The primary suite incorporates a spa-inspired bathroom and private meditation garden, while a dedicated fitness room overlooks the waterfalls, transforming exercise into an immersive experience surrounded by nature.
Creative pursuits are equally well accommodated through a separate artist’s studio, reflecting the home’s history of attracting owners from the worlds of art, music, and entertainment.
Outdoor amenities extend well beyond the koi sanctuary.
The estate includes a lighted tennis court, multiple terraces, mature landscaping, and four separately deeded parcels totaling more than 15 acres bordering a protected nature preserve, offering an uncommon level of privacy with future flexibility.
Modern conveniences haven’t been overlooked, either.
The residence is equipped with a fully integrated smart-home system, allowing owners to control lighting, climate, security, and entertainment throughout the property.
The home’s remarkable blend of architecture and landscape has earned widespread recognition over the years.
Builder Hemingway Fine Homes received HOBI Awards for both Best Outdoor Living Environment and Best Exterior Home Remodel, honoring the property’s seamless integration of contemporary architecture with its natural surroundings.
Celebrity ownership may first draw attention to 10 Dragonwood Lane, but it’s the architecture — and a koi sanctuary unlike almost anything else on the market — that ultimately makes this Weston estate one of the most memorable homes currently available in Connecticut.
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