A private oasis awaits in Litchfield county. Located in Bethlehem CT on a cul de sac, with easy access to NYC. Enjoy an expansive circular driveway with white limestone adorning either side of the inviting entry consisting of granite stairs. Marble pillars welcome all visitors at the entrance of the driveway. This home is one of a kind on a double lot of close to 7 acres of serenity. Mature English gardens with cork, dogwood, blueberry, redwood, and countless rose bushes. Two large wildflower beds welcome bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Walk out any of the 4 French doors to the expansive mahogany deck and see only the beautiful back yard. You will have complete privacy. Walk over a solar lit bridge with 2 koi ponds on either side to a gunite pool trimmed in slate with a large stone deck, that was recently re-leveled with polymeric sand for many years of durability, diving board, and multiple seating areas. The pool area is flanked with wild morning glories and Tiger Lilly’s that give bursts of color while relaxing or swimming. Four garages, a 2 bay and and extra long 2 bay allow for numerous spaces and can fit larger recreational vehicles or watercraft. Above the extra long is a full length high ceiling storage room. A breezeway with Doric styled columns and fan is a great place to enjoy the evening under cover.
Upon entry to the foyer find a cathedral ceiling with Italian marble floors that leads to a chefs kitchen with marble floors and backsplash, a wolf 36” French top double oven stove, built in fridge and freezer that give immense space for entertaining large parties, including 2 sink areas, 2 dishwashers, a built in Miele wall coffee unit, and built in microwave. An 8 foot granite leathered island is the centerpiece of this one of a kind kitchen. Enjoy gazing into the kitchen from the sunroom that has 3 French doors leading out to the deck and pristine Brazilian cherry floors. The living room with a fireplace trimmed in marble is cozy for a family gathering. The dining room and family room have floor to ceiling windows and hardwood floors. Upstairs you will find a master bedroom with a master bath, his and hers closets, a spa tub, double vanity with green Italian marble floors and wall. Moving down the hall you will find another full bath with double vanity and 2 additional bedrooms.The magnificent room further down the hall with its own full bath and radiant heated flooring is the gem of the house. Enormous windows give the best views of the backyard! This bonus room boasts of hardwood flooring and 2 more large closets. Never be uncomfortable in the summer or winter with 5 heat zones and 2 cooling zones. Double Central AC units, and solar panels allow for cooling without worry! Extra solar panels are bestowed on this house to add an electric car charger and pool heater if desired. A full unfinished basement is spectacular for a work out area, play or game room area, or storage area. Storage will never be an issue in this home ! A partially finished movie room on the 3rd floor with platform seating area with its own heating/cooling system already installed is an area for you to finish to your liking !
Single-familyProperty Type
1992Year Built
6.04 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
4 car garageParking
Listed by Timothy Drakeley• Drakeley Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Karen Newton• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170583047
Redfin Estimate
$1,060,752
$61K since sold in November 2023$12K since July
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This home's estimate is 11.5% higher than the average sale price ($951K) of 6 comparable homes.