Known as Hermitswood, the home a 6321 Sq Ft award winning estate sitting on 8+ acres in the historic Taunton area of Newtown, CT. A 2018 renovation was designed by Charles Hilton Architects in the French Norman style. The property features two gated entrances, numerous gardens, and two sets of grand steps that lead to the pool area. Featuring Connecticut’s second natural, ‘non-chemical’ pool that measures 30 x 95′ of swimming area, in addition to multiple pool-side patios, and lily pond. In 2015 it was awarded First Price in landscape design bestowed by CT Cottages and Gardens. The chef’s kitchen is like no other, having won the 2018 Connecticut IDA (Innovation in Design Awards), it features two 11-foot Calcutta marble islands, inset banquette, custom plaster moldings that carry from the kitchen through the main hall. All fixtures are Waterstone, and the custom-built stove and oven range is by the French manufacturer, Lacanche. The two-story family room, features clearstory windows, with a 17th century fireplace of French origin. Other features: imported Greek origin stone flooring, custom oversized laundry room, home gym, home office, wine cellar, espresso room, 4 car garage, chicken coop/potting shed––This is truly a property not to be missed!
- Swimming Pool:
- In Ground Pool, Gunite, Safety Fence, Alarm, Ramp Entrance, Auto Cleaner
- Heating System:
- Hot Air, Zoned, Steam
- Cooling System:
- Central Air, Zoned
- Basement:
- Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk-out, Interior Access, Crawl Space
- Parking:
- Attached Garage, Paved
- Appliances Included:
- Dishwasher, Subzero, Wall Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Range
- Driveway Type:
- Gravel, Private, Circular
- Foundation Type:
- Concrete, Stone
- Heat Fuel Type:
- Propane
- Exterior Features:
- Patio, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Balcony, French Doors, Stone Wall, Lighting, Underground Sprinkler, Stable
- Exterior Siding:
- Stucco
- Interior Features:
- Auto Garage Door Opener, Security System
- Fireplaces Total:
- 7
- Parking Total Spaces:
- 0
- Hot Water Description:
- Other
- Lot Description:
- Dry, Secluded, Rolling, Some Wetlands, Cleared
- Water Source:
- Private Well
- Street:
- Taunton Hill
- Street Number:
- 148
- Street Suffix:
- Road
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W74° 38' 35.7''
- Latitude:
- N41° 23' 9.9''
- Office Name:
- William Raveis Real Estate
- Agent Name:
- Libby Tritschler
- Matrix Modified DT:
- 07/07/2023 11:13:57
- List Agent MLSID:
- 9269
- List Agent MUI:
- 1193401
- List Office MUI:
- 1084638
- List Office MLSID:
- RAVE80
- Tax Year:
- July 2023-June 2024
- Directions:
- RT 302 to Taunton Hill, driveway on right
- Elementary School:
- Head O'Meadow
- High School:
- Newtown
- Middle Jr High School:
- Newtown
- HOA Fee Amount:
- $0
- HOA Fee Frequency:
- Other
- HOAYN:
- 1
- Parcel Number:
- 213126
- Pets Allowed YNA:
- Yes
- Property Tax:
- $25,189
- Virtual Tour:
- Click Here
- Zoning:
- R-2
Single Family For Sale
148 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470
- Property Type :
- Single Family For Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 170500847
- Price :
- $2,699,000
- Bedrooms :
- 4
- Baths Total :
- 6.00
- Bathrooms :
- 4
- Half Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 6,321 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1900
- Lot Area :
- 8.40 Acre
- State:
- CT
- County:
- Fairfield
- City:
- Newtown
- Zipcode:
- 06470
- Status :
- Active
- Property Sub Type :
- Commercial Land
- Property Info :
- Horse Property
- Ben Keeney
- View website
- 203-313-0013
- 866-886-0013
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