CT Country Estates - Litchfield County

MLS Number 170098484

• Single Family
• Property Style Antique
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 8.47

Quintessential Sharon Estate - Classic, Elegant, Warm, & Inviting - a home in which to build lifetime memories. This 5-Bedroom 18th century Federal home and 3-Bedroom Guest House sit upon 8+ prestigious Sharon acres. Completely renovated with authentic, old-world character, with spacious rooms for entertaining and the comforts of everyday country living. The original Foyer, with period details, opens to the Dining Room, Living Room, and Library; each with wood-burning fireplaces and surrounded by sweeping views and gardens. The well-appointed chef's Kitchen includes a separate Butler's Pantry with Wet Bar. A Master Suite with Screening Room, Fireplace, and Spa Bath is an ideal sanctuary for privacy and relaxation. 4 additional bedrooms and a 3-Bedroom Guest home offer ample space to bring together generations of family and friends. Oversize windows and French doors carry you to the Sunroom, Dining Veranda, and level lawn with a heated, gunite pool. Beautifully landscaped grounds, with mature plantings, specimen trees, stonewall, and a formal boxwood garden with breathtaking western sunset views, paint a canvas of understated New England luxury for all seasons. Conveniently located only minutes from town and abutting Sharon Country Club's golf course, this private estate brings you to the heart of Litchfield County.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate

MLS Number 170170897

• Single Family
• Property Style Georgian Colonial
• Bedrooms 8
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 3.93

THE HOUSE WITH THE GREEN DOOR “French Chic” Exemplary attention to detail throughout the interior, the grounds, gardens, and the pool house exemplify a blend of the home's Colonial and Federal history with and as the owner states “a very unpredictable French feeling”.Every room is an entity unto itself with each room drawing you into the next and then back again and it all begins by entering the home through the whimsical lime green Federal front door. The large foyer with massive staircase leads to the library with fireplace and built-ins, formal dining with fireplace, light-filled formal living with fireplace and herringbone floors leads to a triple aspect garden room with radiant heat. Each room personifies attention to detail.There are five fireplaces. The kitchen is open and spacious.The second and third floors offer eight commodious bedrooms and five full baths.The grounds offer formal and informal retreats with room for tennis courts and croquet, a stunning pool and jetted tub are overlooked by a prodigious pool house filled with details including a fully appointed kitchen, full bath with laundry. A cobblestone driveway meanders through the 3.93 acres past a carriage barn with a spacious apartment above, a greenhouse and expansive open lawns all surrounded by protected land. The interior and exterior presentation lend themselves to an exemplary country living in the heart of Litchfield Village within walking distance to fine dining, entertainment and historic delights.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate

MLS Number L10014491

• Single Family
• Property Style Antique
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 8
• Acreage 25.35

LES BICHETTES A delightful French Country Home sitting well back on 25 acres overlooking, pond, brook, pool, tennis court and views. The style is set in the Living Room with delicate moldings, French circa 1760 limestone fireplace, 11'ceiling, 18th century "parquet de Versailles" floor, two walls of French doors opening to terrace and westerly views over Canaan Valley. The Dining Room also offers two walls of French doors opening to terrace and grounds, a fireplace, and enhancement with Robert Carerre soft painted murals.The kitchen is a masterpiece of craftsmanship with three Miele dishwashers, three ovens, custom cabinets, granite counters, breakfast area, sitting room with fireplace, two sinks and hardwood floors. The staircases represent the finest form of design. There are are four major suites on the second floor with the master having a fireplace, two walk in closets and major bathroom. There are also two additional smaller bedrooms,additional hall bath, reading room and storage over the porte cochere and garage. There is a studio/guest room with fireplace and full bath with a separate entrance. 7 bedrooms 6 full and 2 half baths.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate

MLS Number 170196107

• Single Family
• Property Style Colonial
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 7
• Acreage 6.19

This lovely shingle style home is located in Candlewood Lakes premier gated lake community, Mill Pond Farm Estates. It is beautifully sited on a 6+ acre lot that has been lovingly landscaped and has room for a pool. The home is perfect for entertaining with a large gourmet kitchen and open floor plan. The rooms are light filled with glass doors leading outside from almost every main level room. Overnight guests, not a problem with 4 en-suite bedrooms plus a studio apartment with full bath and kitchen. Take the party outside to the expansive blue stone patio. The tennis court and beach is close by with available boat slip, changing room and lockers at the beach. Bring your motor boat, canoe or kayak. Do not forget your bathing suit and fishing pole. Once a 330 acre Boy Scout Camp, there are hiking trails throughout the woods. Experience country living at its best on the largest Connecticut Lake only 90 minutes from NYC! Metro North trains are 15 minutes away. Enjoy luxury living in a country setting. Exclusions apply.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number 170194256

• Single Family
• Property Style Antique
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 9.07

THE YELLOW HOUSE : WARM AND GRACIOUS COUNTRY HOME WITH LIGHT-FILLED ROOMS Property includes a solar-heated pool, organic vegetable garden and an apple orchard as well as acres of meadow encompassed by a walking trail. The interior reflects the lovely, natural setting, with views over rolling hills. A spacious light-filled breakfast room overlooking the garden, five plus bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms provide accommodation for you and your guests. The combination of formal dining room, living room, TV room and Sun Room is conducive to entertaining either formally or informally. The house is spacious, yet maintains an ambiance of simplicity, both relaxing and welcoming. All in move-in condition. The Yellow House is well positioned to take advantage of the best of country living: topnotch skiing, hiking, biking, boating, and fishing are all within easy reach. Wonderful restaurants, farmers markets, world-class music and theater offerings are all within an easy drive.

Listing Courtesy of Best & Cavallaro

MLS Number 170183035

• Single Family
• Property Style Other
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 4.5

"THE BREEZES" circa 1904, designed by Palmer and Hornbostel is sited on 4.5 private acres of lush manicured grounds and gardens designed by Barry Webber. The unparalleled grounds afford space for large gatherings, intimate "Tete a Tetes" and a future pool and tennis courts. This spacious home presents with just under 7,000 square feet, with 15 rooms, 7 bedrooms and 6 and 1/2 baths. There are 5 fireplaces in rooms with 9-foot ceilings that offer open flowing movement for entertaining and are filled with period architectural detail, parquet floors and fine lighting. Virtually every room has views looking out over the lush private grounds. The kitchen will meet the requirements of any fine chef and is completely refined with upgrades. The conservatory offers quadruple aspect lighting and is an ideal retreat in all four seasons. There is a library, tap room, adjunct dining or breakfast room, rooms for office, study, nursery, and playroom. The glass-covered veranda is accessed from the dining room and conservatory, and is unparalleled, offering outdoor entertaining in 3 seasons. The Breezes is reminiscent of an English country house. There are 3 floors of living space, a large wine cellar, state of the art mechanicals and attention to every detail. Life at The Breezes is like ensconcing oneself in a film.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate

MLS Number 170167374

• Single Family
• Property Style Colonial, Antique
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 3
• Acreage 41.01

The farm was built 1851 and is listed on the CT Historic Register. The house features a large kitchen with a commercial range and granite counters. There is patio area over looking a formal garden and the orchards. There is large screened in porch. It is situated on 42 acres to explore, great for hiking and cross country skiing. There is swim able pond and a gorge with a water fall. The town beach is 1/4 mile away and has a life guard and picnic area.There are 2 beautiful barns. There are mature fruit trees. Apple, Pear and Raspberries, Two beautiful Chestnut trees providing back yard shade. Truly an exceptional property. Everything is up to date without having destroyed the integrity of this historic property Great investment or country home.This remarkably well-preserved farmhouse,together with it intact historic setting of open fields a+ barns. The barns have been well preserved which add to the significance of the property Architecturally significant as a Grand Revival style house. Built in the 1830s by Milton and john Curtiss who established a successful farm.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number 170164550

• Single Family
• Property Style Colonial
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 2
• Acreage 13.01

Housatonic Riverfront Renovation This 13-acre Riverfront oasis meanders the Housatonic River shoreline, with a classic 4-Bedroom, 2-Bath Colonial home that has been renovated and modernized to offer sun-filled living spaces which soak in the surrounding landscape. An open concept Living Room, Dining Room with Fireplace, and Kitchen with Breakfast area offer ample space for entertaining and daily living. A first floor Bedroom and Full Bath are privately situated. Upstairs are 3 additional Bedrooms, an Office, and Full Bath. The Office has a staircase that goes to unfinished bonus space, providing a blank canvas for multiple uses. Outdoor enjoyment abounds from this level lawn with 1,000 feet of river frontage. A barn with three stalls on one side of the yard and an orchard on the other - all nestled along the tranquility of a waterfront property. Immerse yourself in country living from the heart of the Litchfield Hills.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate