Nestled in the heart of historic St. Mary’s by the Sea in Black Rock and one of the premiere properties supremely positioned on The Hill ideally set on 1.09 beautifully landscaped acres with mature plantings and gardens is this one of a kind 6,597 square foot home consisting of four levels of magnificent architecture, detail, and craftsmanship. The home offers formal rooms combined with rooms of comfort and boasts a 2,000-bottle wine cellar with tasting room and a spectacular primary bedroom suite with his and her bathrooms, all with access to the private veranda overlooking the beautiful gardens. The updated kitchen opens to the conservatory for casual dining, formal dining room and service bar and offers access to the family room. The home and property must be seen to be appreciated. Located just steps from The Black Rock Yacht Club and minutes to shopping and restaurants. The Metro Train Station and I-95 are 5 minutes away for easy commuting.
Single-familyProperty Type
1936Year Built
1.09 acresLot Size
$230Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Susan Vanech• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with Kristen Baldwin• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170411848
Redfin Estimate
$1,520,032
$795K since sold in August 2021$26K since September
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Estimate history
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This home's estimate is 57.2% lower than the average sale price ($3.55M) of 6 comparable homes.
Reminiscent of a European Villa, "Rose Cottage" is in a sought-after waterfront community of vintage homes bordering Long Island Sound, the gorgeous centerpiece of an elegant Estate..a 6,600 sq. ft. Mansion with romantic high ceilinged rooms.. 8 fplcs.. French doors opening to balcony, porches & terraces overlooking magical gardens. Concurrent with old world charm, there is a remodeled Kitchen overlooking a Glass Conservatory Breakfast Room..Master Suite with new his/her baths and adjoining dressing rooms..Wine Cellar and Wine Tasting room featured in Architectural Digest..Conservatory (Glass) Music Room..State of the Art Audio/Visual System....2 parcels of land..Main House and Guest House. A Connecticut Treasure with water views!
Public Records
Dec 31, 2013
Sold
$1,700,000
$258/sq ft
Smart MLS #98535169
Jan 30, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Apr 12, 2012
Listed
$2,495,000
$378/sq ft
Smart MLS #98070125
Apr 19, 2000
Listed
$1,300,000
$197/sq ft
Smart MLS #97000304
Jun 7, 1997
Listing Removed
—
Jan 1, 1997
Listed
$874,400
$133/sq ft
Smart MLS #96022329
Dec 30, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Jul 4, 1996
Listed
$949,000
$144/sq ft
Smart MLS #95031341
Jun 30, 1996
Listing Removed
—
Oct 21, 1995
Listed
$949,000
$144/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$31,447
$227,900 + $495,851
$723,751
2022
$31,447
$227,900 + $495,851
$723,751
2021
$31,447 (−22.7%)
$227,900 + $495,851
$723,751
2020
$40,686 (−10.0%)
$362,351 + $391,236
$753,587
2019
$45,207 (−0.7%)
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2018
$45,525
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2017
$45,525
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2016
$45,525 (+8.6%)
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2014
$41,936
$366,250 + $627,490
$993,740
Tax history for 62 Old Battery Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$31,447
$227,900 + $495,851
$723,751
2022
$31,447
$227,900 + $495,851
$723,751
2021
$31,447 (−22.7%)
$227,900 + $495,851
$723,751
2020
$40,686 (−10.0%)
$362,351 + $391,236
$753,587
2019
$45,207 (−0.7%)
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2018
$45,525
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2017
$45,525
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2016
$45,525 (+8.6%)
$402,610 + $434,710
$837,320
2014
$41,936
$366,250 + $627,490
$993,740
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.09 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
6,597
Year built
1936
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
10533
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
N3
Neighborhood Large Lot District
The N3 zone is intended to preserve the physical form of the existing neighborhoods with houses on large-sized lots.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Park & open space
Jun 15, 2022 • Active
Hvac air-conditioning
HVAC
Nov 8, 2021 • Active
Hvac warm air system
HVAC
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Other
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 11
Fireplaces Total: 7
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher