Homes for Sale in Litchfield County CT

MLS Number 170294995

• Single Family
• Bedrooms 3
• Bathroom 7
• Acreage 51.3
• Square Feet 8,916

Herrick House - The Former Estate of Art Collector, Melva Bucksbaum. This Magnificent Estate is an Art Collector's Paradise. The Main house, originally built in the 1920's has been completely renovated in 2007-2008 with top-quality craftsmanship throughout. The property consists of 7 buildings to include the main residence, a guest home, a caretaker's house with storage facility with security office above, pool with pool house and library, large utility garage, completely renovated log cabin and a state-of-the-art Museum called the “Granary”, all located on 51.08 acres in scenic Sharon, Connecticut. The Granary, is a 14,000 sq. ft. art gallery that offers 4 gallery viewing rooms, storage vaults, FE25 powder fire suppression system to protect the artwork, expansive security system with video surveillance, glass art transport elevator, Lufton lighting, commercial-grade geothermal heating system, water bug system, humidity system to keep art in its natural state with a regulated alarm system. The Granary is temperature controlled, so it could also be converted to be used for a wine collector, vehicle gallery, etc. This beautiful property offers stone entrances with automatic gates, stone walls, country gravel driveways, professionally manicured landscaping, apple orchard and fruit-bearing trees, chef's herb and vegetable garden, courtyard with lighted flagstone walking paths, meadows with rolling fields and untouched land to maintain its natural beauty. Very Special Property!

Listing Courtesy of Neumann Real Estate

MLS Number L150478

• Single Family
• Property Style Chateau, French
• Bedrooms 10
• Bathroom 15
• Acreage 100

Exquisite. Behind the elegant gated entrance sits a stunning Manor House on 100 acres, the drive is tree-lined and meanders by meadows, pastures and all just 10 minutes from Litchfield Center and under 2 hours from NYC.**see additional remarks****** There is a regulation custom gymnasium on lower level w/basketball court, outdoor pool, tennis court, and play court. Also, exercise room with steam rooms and water fountain, elevator. State of the art security system extensively throughout the home, 12-foot custom French doors accessing the gardens throughout the first floor. Herringbone floors, custom molding and raised paneling in the trophy room, library, and dining rooms, beautiful loggia with a hand-painted mural of the property with indoor pool overlooking mature gardens, walk-in freezer, top of the line appliances, elegant foyer with reception room, custom double staircase leading to upper foyer and bedrooms. The 3 car garage is located off the circular front drive and porte cochere. Additional garaging for 3 cars, an office and kennel are located in this area. All stone manor house overlooks the surrounding Connecticut foothills. Located in both Cornwall and Goshen. ** Additional Land Available.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number 170116271

• Single Family
• Property Style Georgian Colonial
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 375.72

Mole's Hill Farm. Minutes from bucolic Sharon, Ct. this English-style estate is a true retreat from today's fast-paced world. Centered by a Manor House filled with understated elegance and a sweeping flair of British style, the estate captures the imagination. Detailed pediments, carved fireplaces, custom millwork and cabinetry are appointed throughout every light-filled room, all perfect for entertaining. The grounds by famed English garden designer Penelope Hobhouse and British architect Sir Anthony Denny combine Edwardian symmetry and style in a hillside setting to breathtaking results. Centered by an obelisk folly, framed by a double allee of zelkovas trees, it is flanked by two formal gardens. One features a walled English garden designed with perennial beds and espaliered fruit trees and a greenhouse. The other features a hornbeam hedged garden surrounding a lap pool and a double pavilion with cabana and guest studio. A Russian dacha is tucked in the woodlands. A tennis court, large barn and three bedroom guest house complete the offering. Additional acreage is available.

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan/Lawrence

MLS Number L10157391

• Single Family
• Property Style Other
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 11
• Acreage 66.07

Just 90 minutes from NY and minutes to both Washington Depot and Bantam for great dining and shopping, this magnificent modern home designed by Architects Gray and Organschi offers a private and serene setting and is one of the most significant properties in Litchfield County. The award-winning buildings which dot the 70+ acres takes advantage of the gentle hills and 5-acre spring fed swimmable pond. It is an architectural tour de force-- constructed of granite, limestone and Alaskan cedar. The 15,000+ sf Modern home offers 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 5 half baths with an unprecedented amenities of an indoor pool with his and hers changing rooms, squash court, screening room, wine & exercise rooms with swedish sauna. The materials, craftsmanship and fixtures are extraordinary: arched birch slat ceilings, custom mill work, teak window frames, plaster walls, marble baths, sandstone floors, 12 fireplaces and a lead-coated copper roof. A full lighted tennis court with viewing room and guest quarters grace the landscape. The architectural folly with it's 50-seat amphitheater give the highest panoramic views in the area which are some of the best in Litchfield County! A Gate house/Guest house with three bedrooms, kitchen and Living Room greet you at the entry of the property. Gorgeous meadows of indigenous plants, light woods with walking trails, perennial gardens and stone walls grace the 70.7 acres. All within minutes to Washington Depot.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number 170097161

• Single Family
• Property Style Georgian Colonial
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 95.72

Mole's Hill Farm. Minutes from bucolic Sharon, Ct. this English-style estate is a true retreat from today's fast-paced world. Centered by a Manor House filled with understated elegance and a sweeping flair of British style, the estate captures the imagination. Detailed pediments, carved fireplaces, custom millwork and cabinetry are appointed throughout every light-filled room, all perfect for entertaining. The grounds by famed English garden designer Penelope Hobhouse and British architect Sir Anthony Denny combine Edwardian symmetry and style in a hillside setting to breathtaking results. Centered by an obelisk folly, framed by a double allee of zelkovas trees, it is flanked by two formal gardens. One features a walled English garden designed with perennial beds and espaliered fruit trees and a greenhouse. The other features a hornbeam hedged garden surrounding a lap pool and a double pavilion with cabana and guest studio. A Russian dacha is tucked in the woodlands. A tennis court, large barn and three bedroom guest house complete the offering. Additional land available.

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan/Lawrence

MLS Number 170228944

• Single Family
• Property Style Contemporary
• Bedrooms 5
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 31.36

The Pinnacle - Brilliantly designed home on 30+ acres affording complete privacy and jaw dropping views overlooking Lake Waramaug. This environmentally conscious masterpiece features a durable hand-cut sandstone exterior, sustainably sourced mahogany woodwork displayed throughout, and a state-of-the-art geothermal heating & cooling system. From every room care was taken to seamlessly blend indoor space with the outdoors. Property includes 100' of frontage on CT's premier lake complete with parking, picnic area, pebble beachfront and boat dock. The home's first floor features a great room with a vaulted ceiling anchored by an impressive stone fireplace with marvelous views afforded by a wall of windows. The chef's kitchen includes a butler & service pantries, eating nook, as well as large lounge area with fireplace making it a tremendous space to entertain. In addition, a formal dining room and library round out this floor. A custom floating staircase leads one upstairs which includes the master bedroom suite complete with fireplace and spacious bath with soaking tub and rain shower. Included on this level are a guest suite with private bath and sitting room, two additional bedrooms both en suite, and a home office. The lower level has limestone floors with radiant heat, a home theater, a dedicated Full Swing golf simulator room, spacious lounge with fireplace, billiard room with wet bar, gym, and a wine cellar with 1,000+ bottle capacity.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number 170246265

• Single Family
• Property Style Other
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 9
• Acreage 20.92

48 Porter Street, known as Porter House, is situated in one of Lakeville, CT premier locations. The spectacular compound is perched high on a hill offering idyllic countryside vistas with rolling lawns and southwesterly views of Lakeville's pristine lake. Experience complete privacy on this beautifully manicured property while enjoying easy proximity to Lakeville's vibrant village filled with shopping, dining, sailing, and all the surrounding year-round amenities Litchfield County has to offer. Inside, soaring ceiling in the majestic entry foyer opens to beautiful custom wood paneled walls throughout the expansive yet intimate home. All of the first floor great rooms are filled with natural light and feature views out to the surrounding landscaped terraces, covered porches and secret gardens. The second floor features seven bedroom suites and a media room. With a flowing floor plan, offering superior design and meticulously maintained grounds, this property has consistently been a coveted successful summer rental.

Listing Courtesy of Houlihan/Lawrence

MLS Number 170277285

• Single Family
• Property Style Antique
• Bedrooms 7
• Bathroom 7
• Acreage 68.4

Historically rich 1799 residence on 68 acs. Cleve Gray, a prominent artist moved here in 1949. Francine du Plessix, the renowned author, joined him when they married in 1957. Their respective studios are on either side of the driveway. The current owner began a total restoration/preservation in 2015: gorgeous kitchen, baths, and new systems (heat, A/C, electric, plumbing). Tennis court. The main house has a living room w/beamed ceiling & fpl, dining room w/fpl, family room w/fpl, and library. The kitchen features high-end appliances/finishes & breakfast nook. Main floor guest suite with fpl & bath. Screened-in porch overlooks the heated swimming pool. 5 BRs, 3 full baths including the master w/fpl, sitting area, dressing room and bath and a den are on the upper level. Wide board floors. One wing houses the original farm office with vaulted ceilings & fpl repurposed as a bar on the main level. Above is a guest apt. with a separate entrance with a living room, kitchen, BR, bath & laundry. The acreage includes gardens, pond, fruit trees. The old barn with silo, Cleve Grey's studio. includes a huge open space with high ceilings and an apt. Across the drive was Mrs. Grey's writing studio. Above the garage is a caretaker's apt with 3 BRs, living room, kitchen and bath. A newly renovated 3-BR guest house lies beyond the main house. The property is 2 parcels: 49+ acs surround the house and outbuildings and 1 parcels across the road of 20.4 acres.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number 170172029

• Single Family
• Property Style Colonial, Other
• Bedrooms 4
• Bathroom 6
• Acreage 1.35

Rare Direct Waterfront - This Classic New England Shingle Style home is set on Connecticut's 2nd largest lake with its own private beach and dock. The house is perfectly sited and is designed to connect one with the outdoors with expansive windows and french doors that offer perfect views year-round. The large level lawn and spectacular gardens are there for sport or restoration. There is also an outdoor shower to rinse off after a swim in the lake. Enter the house through the main foyer and you'll be struck by the views to the lake and the quality of this home. The main level features a modern living plan with an open kitchen, living and dining area. The living area is anchored by an impressive fieldstone fireplace and opens to a lovely screened porch with its own fireplace. The kitchen is fully outfitted with double islands, farmhouse and prep sinks, breakfast bar, honed stone countertops, Subzero refrigerator, Wolf range and a butler's pantry with wine cooler. The dining area sits directly in front of a large window and has two built in hutches and access to the terrace. Rounding out the first floor is a handsome wood paneled den with fireplace and a first-floor bedroom suite complete with a full bath and private outdoor access.

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

MLS Number L152330

• Single Family
• Property Style Colonial
• Bedrooms 9
• Bathroom 7
• Acreage 518.3

Yale farm some of New England's most astounding views, pasture, woods, ponds, brooks, and privacy. Colonial revival house in need of restoration, charming cabin, extensive barn, plus... The land has several subdivided parcels, each with stunning views. There are so many attributes and features they must be seen. Buildings are in "as/is" condition main house may have mold. Value is in the land.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate

MLS Number 170168838

• Single Family
• Property Style Georgian Colonial
• Bedrooms 6
• Bathroom 4
• Acreage 74.32

BIRDSEY HALL 1802 Classic Brick Federal Georgian on a 74-acre estate offering stunning period detail throughout the main house with over 6000sq.ft. 6 bedrooms, 8 fireplaces, grand private and public rooms with high ceilings in beautifully restored condition. A guest house with garden overlooks endless views of water company land. A second guest house is a converted barn with 5 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, terrace, deck, and views. There is also a 1773 garrison-style homestead with 4 bedrooms and 4 fireplaces. The estate offers tennis courts, inground pool, stone walls, horse paddocks, formal gardens, sweeping lawns, and views. Perfect private or corporate country retreat, horse property, family compound, reception venue all with endless possibilities.

Listing Courtesy of Elyse Harney Real Estate