Your home is your castle in this Early American Chateau offering 4 bedrooms 4.5 baths and 20 X 40 indoor heated pool. This post and beam masterpiece will delight you at every turn starting with the stone turret, etched windows, living room with vaulted ceiling and 26ft stone double-sided wood burning fireplace with bread warmer, skylights, interior balconies and rich cypress hardwood floors. Beautiful kitchen with butcher block counters, butlers pantry with wine cooler, breakfast room with built-ins, family room with custom made windows, fireplace and full bath. Upstairs you'll find the master bedroom with vaulted ceiling, full bath and walk-in cedar closet with built-in safe. 3 additional bedrooms, full bath, laundry room with half bath, skylight and 2nd walk-in cedar closet. Lovely sitting area with a door out to the balcony and an artist’s studio, complete this level. Outside you'll find the outdoor kitchen, wrap around porch, cottage/home office/gym over looking Limekiln Brook. New pool liner, new aluminum coping & new filter installed in April 2019. In the Fall when the property transforms into an abundance of colors, enjoy a cup of coffee by one of the 3 fireplaces, surrounded by afternoon light streaming through the numerous skylights & windows. Enjoy the serenity of getting away while being close to it all. This home is perfect as a primary residence or a relaxing weekend retreat. Minutes to charming downtown and Metro North Train
Single-familyProperty Type
1800Year Built
2.2 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kim Gifford• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Mark Gilrain• Brown Harris Stevens
Source:Smart MLS #170370844
Redfin Estimate
$964,865
$310K since sold in June 2021$16K since July
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This home's estimate is 46.9% higher than the average sale price ($657K) of 5 comparable homes.
This truly unique home is a perfect blend of an 1800 Colonial and later additions that utilize combinations of wood and fieldstone, fine architectural detailing and offers a sprawling layout and yet has an intimate, cozy feel. Great room with an impressive, 2 story double sided fireplace as its focal point. Both formal living and dining areas are found here. The original part of the home you will find the kitchen hosting butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, crown moulding, pine floors and large butler’s pantry. Adjacent find both a large breakfast room and a family room with a warming wood stove and walls of windows overlooking Limekiln Brook. Second floor finds the spacious master ensuite splashed in natural light with high peaked ceilings and skylights. Three additional bedrooms, sitting area with a door out to the balcony and an artist’s studio complete the level. As if all this space isn’t perfect already, enjoy the indoor pool year round! A few steps from the house you will find a terrific space for a home office. The grounds lend itself to a multitude of activities: relax on one of the patios or decks, host a soccer game, sit under the shade of a mature tree, sled on the hillside in winter, the choice is yours. Two miles to the center of historic Bethel where you will find shopping and dining options. Minutes to the rail or Interstate 84 for commuting to get you where you want and need to go. It doesn’t get better than this!
OneKey® MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #H4918901
Sep 13, 2019
Sold
$450,000
$106/sq ft
Jul 24, 2019
Pending
—
Jul 11, 2019
Price Changed
$525,000
$123/sq ft
Jun 28, 2019
Price Changed
$549,900
$129/sq ft
May 15, 2019
Price Changed
$576,998
$136/sq ft
Apr 26, 2019
Listed
$599,000
$141/sq ft
This truly unique home is a perfect blend of an 1800 Colonial and later additions that utilize combinations of wood and fieldstone, fine architectural detailing and offers a sprawling layout and yet has an intimate, cozy feel. Great room with 2 story double sided fireplace as its focal point. Both formal living and dining areas are found here. The original part of the home you will find the kitchen hosting butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, crown moulding, pine floors and large butler pantry. Adjacent find both a large breakfast room and a family room with a warming wood stove and walls of windows overlooking Limekiln Brook. Second floor finds the spacious master ensuite splashed in natural light with high peaked ceilings and skylights. Three additional bedrooms, sitting area with a door out to the balcony and an artist’s loft complete the level. Enjoy the indoor pool year round! A few steps from the house you will find a terrific space for a home office. The grounds lend itself to a multitude of activities. Two miles to the center of historic Bethel where you will find shopping and dining options. Minutes to the rail or Interstate 84 for commuting. Additional Information: HeatingFuel:Oil Above Ground,
Smart MLS #99019654
Jun 3, 2013
Sold
$540,788
$127/sq ft
Mar 12, 2013
Listed
$539,900
$127/sq ft
Smart MLS #98537175
Nov 7, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Apr 29, 2012
Listed
$524,000
$123/sq ft
Smart MLS #98479392
Apr 29, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Oct 6, 2010
Listed
$599,000
$141/sq ft
Smart MLS #F982896
Aug 31, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Oct 23, 2009
Listed
$700,000
$164/sq ft
Smart MLS #98397326
Jun 30, 2009
Listing Removed
—
Oct 9, 2008
Listed
$739,500
$174/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 7, 2003
Sold
$625,000
$147/sq ft
Smart MLS #98154060
Feb 14, 2003
Listed
$639,900
$150/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 1979
Sold
$77,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,895 (+16.8%)
$96,810 + $391,930
$488,740
2022
$11,898 (+1.6%)
$96,810 + $247,170
$343,980
2021
$11,710 (+1.5%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2020
$11,533 (+1.0%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2019
$11,420 (+1.6%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2018
$11,235 (−3.9%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2017
$11,689 (+2.2%)
$96,800 + $258,720
$355,520
2016
$11,437 (+0.2%)
$96,800 + $258,720
$355,520
2014
$11,416
$96,800 + $258,720
$355,520
Tax history for 91 Plumtrees Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$13,895 (+16.8%)
$96,810 + $391,930
$488,740
2022
$11,898 (+1.6%)
$96,810 + $247,170
$343,980
2021
$11,710 (+1.5%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2020
$11,533 (+1.0%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2019
$11,420 (+1.6%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2018
$11,235 (−3.9%)
$96,810 + $245,000
$341,810
2017
$11,689 (+2.2%)
$96,800 + $258,720
$355,520
2016
$11,437 (+0.2%)
$96,800 + $258,720
$355,520
2014
$11,416
$96,800 + $258,720
$355,520
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
4.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2.2 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
4,258
Year built
1800
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
4342
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: RV/Boat Pad
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Location: Second floor w/half bath & cedar closet
Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
Wired For Audio
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Ceiling Fans, Central Air, Wall Unit, Window Unit