Exceptional custom built home built by local, highly respected builder as their personal residence. No detail overlooked. This stunning ranch style home is situated on a private lot and offers views over Wintonbury Golf Course. Inside is an open floor plan that features beautiful details and numerous upgrades. The living room is spacious and elegant with 12' ceilings and a gas fireplace, and opens to the formal dining room at the front of the house. Also off the living room is a coffered ceiling den/home office with sliders to a deck w/pergola for shaded outdoor seating and long views out over the golf course and hills beyond. Back inside is a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry, stone counters and high end appliances, along with an informal dining area and breakfast bar. The heated sun porch adds great living space and overlooks the private back terrace and hillside waterfall that cascades into a small pond, the perfect tranquil setting. Details such as bluestone walks/pavement, brownstone retaining walls and lush landscaping make for a beautiful landscape. There is a spacious first floor master suite with private en suite bath and large walk in closet. A second bedroom and full bath complete the main level. Upstairs is a third bedroom and third full bath. Off the upper landing is access to attic space that offers tons of storage and potential for expansion. Other features of the home include a 3 car garage, central air, public utilities, etc. This home is a must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
1.21 acresLot Size
$279Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Rick Conary• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Anthony Taylor• Keller Williams Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170345810
Redfin Estimate
$726,748
$237K since sold in December 2020$3,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 35.7% higher than the average sale price ($536K) of 6 comparable homes.
Built and owned by a respected local builder of fine homes, this property offers exceptional value for the luxury buyer with quality upgrades that are rarely available. Privately situated, this elegant ranch home is nestled against a beautifully landscaped hillside looking out over the neighboring Wintonbury Hills Golf Club. Step inside and appreciate the expansive main floor; soaring ceilings with exquisite architectural detail, exceptional millwork, and gourmet chef’s kitchen with SubZero and Wolf appliances. The comfortable living room is the heart of the open floor plan, a heated sun porch to the rear provides additional living space, a gently trickling waterfall and pond providing a tranquil backdrop. An elegant dining room for those special dinners or the less formal breakfast area offers choice of eating areas. The study boasts a dramatic coffered ceiling, a distinguished place of business or an elegant personal library. At the end of the day retire to the sumptuous main floor master suite. A second bedroom with full bath is also on the main floor, the third bedroom and full bath upstairs. Outside the professionally landscaped yard offers a delightful place to relax; a brownstone retaining wall framing the hillside, a blue stone patio provides a sheltered spot for grilling and a pergola off to the side looks out over the lush landscaping to the fairways beyond.
Smart MLS #170125979
Jun 24, 2019
Listing Removed
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May 25, 2019
Price Changed
$498,000
$191/sq ft
Apr 2, 2019
Price Changed
$535,000
$206/sq ft
Sep 17, 2018
Listed
$549,000
$211/sq ft
Smart MLS #170096315
Jun 18, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 16, 2018
Listed
$550,000
$211/sq ft
Smart MLS #170055614
Jun 16, 2018
Listing Removed
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Feb 26, 2018
Listed
$550,000
$211/sq ft
Smart MLS #170008592
Feb 25, 2018
Listing Removed
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Aug 25, 2017
Listed
$550,000
$211/sq ft
Smart MLS #G10064785
Jan 15, 2016
Listing Removed
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Aug 31, 2015
Listed
$595,000
$229/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,225 (+41.0%)
$66,570 + $312,760
$379,330
2024
$10,086 (+1.8%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2023
$9,904 (+6.9%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2022
$9,261 (−2.2%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2021
$9,467 (+1.6%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2020
$9,320 (−4.9%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2019
$9,799 (−10.2%)
$55,860 + $197,610
$253,470
2018
$10,916 (+0.2%)
$55,090 + $227,570
$282,660
2017
$10,899 (+2.4%)
$55,090 + $227,570
$282,660
2016
$10,642 (+4.2%)
$55,090 + $227,570
$282,660
2014
$10,215 (+2.3%)
$47,460 + $238,350
$285,810
2011
$9,986
$47,460 + $238,350
$285,810
Tax history for 285 Terry Plains Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,225 (+41.0%)
$66,570 + $312,760
$379,330
2024
$10,086 (+1.8%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2023
$9,904 (+6.9%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2022
$9,261 (−2.2%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2021
$9,467 (+1.6%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2020
$9,320 (−4.9%)
$55,860 + $201,180
$257,040
2019
$9,799 (−10.2%)
$55,860 + $197,610
$253,470
2018
$10,916 (+0.2%)
$55,090 + $227,570
$282,660
2017
$10,899 (+2.4%)
$55,090 + $227,570
$282,660
2016
$10,642 (+4.2%)
$55,090 + $227,570
$282,660
2014
$10,215 (+2.3%)
$47,460 + $238,350
$285,810
2011
$9,986
$47,460 + $238,350
$285,810
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.21 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,310
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Hartford County
APN
2485406
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
Fireplaces Total: 1
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller