Just 60 +/- miles from mid-town Manhattan, this Easton Hilltop Hideway is getaway you’ve been looking for. As you approach this wonderfully private home by way of the gently winding driveway lined with arborvitae and Belgian block, you immediately get a sense that you have found something special. This three bedroom, three bath customized ranch in Easton sits nestled atop a wooded hillside, surrounded by ‘purposefully’ planted landscaping that highlights the house’s appearance from both inside and out. Recently painted, the home is expansive and extensively updated. In fact, you will find that nearly every aspect of this home is either new or has been renovated in the recent past. As soon as you enter through the front door, you are greeted by a captivating two-story foyer with an exquisite new marble floor. The living room and office/dining room both flow from the foyer, both boasting soaring vaulted ceilings and bright with natural light. The living room is home to one of the home’s two fireplaces certain to keep you warm on those crisp fall New England evenings.
The large eat-in kitchen has several new appliances, a new subway-tiled backsplash, beautifully custom hand-set tile flooring, all punctuated with gorgeous granite countertops. There is a warm and inviting family room with fireplace, new full bath with adjacent guest bedroom just past the kitchen area. The primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, conveniently situated on the first floor, is vast with its own fireplace and refreshed en suite bath. Upstairs there is a cozy loft bedroom complete with a newly refreshed full bath. Step out of the kitchen onto a spacious sundeck that is perfect for seasonal entertaining. You will also find an intimate space designed as a peaceful retreat for reading or meditating. This brick patio lined with granite stone and covered with a pergola infused with winding wisteria, allows you to enjoy the space rain or shine. Suspended from the pergola is the swinging platform bed – perfect for lounging in the summer breeze. Mechanically, the house has new central air, hot water heater, burner, central vacuum system, security system, generator hook-up and heated roof with controls inside to address the snowfall from the comfort of indoors. Beyond that, the full basement with high ceilings has plenty of room for workout equipment, a work bench and ample storage. The oversized 2-car garage is extra deep to allow for extra storage and workspace. Come and experience this special Easton hilltop hideaway.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
3.1 acresLot Size
$429Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Ellen Garcia• Brown Harris Stevens
Bought with Jennifer Lockwood• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170441747
Redfin Estimate
$957,771
$233K since sold in November 2021$7,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 2.1% lower than the average sale price ($978K) of 6 comparable homes.
Privately nestled on 3+ acres this unique custom “chalet” has been meticulously built to the owner/engineer’s standards with high, vaulted ceilings, appealing architecture, impressive floor to ceiling fireplace, circular drive and walls of glass. The heart of the home is the Great Room w/ cathedral ceiling, fireplace, impressive floor-ceiling windows. Generously sized kitchen/dining with skylights, door to rear deck and patio. Library/Study with spire (currently used as formal DR). FR/Den w/ fireplace (could be 4th BR). MBR w/ full bath + 2nd BR w/ full hall bath. First floor living w/ 2nd floor BR/studio, bath, storage. High ceilings in dry, functional LL Near Rtes 25 /59. Click movie reel icon 4 flrplan and Adndm 4 remarks.
Privately nestled down a long drive, this unique custom “chalet” has been meticulously built to the owner/engineer’s standards with high, vaulted ceilings, appealing front and rear architecture, impressive floor to ceiling fireplace, circular drive and walls of glass. The front entry hall leads to a magnificent great room to the left with high, cathedral ceilings, floor to ceiling fireplace, wall of windows and French doors. The library/study is on the right (currently used as a formal dining room). The spacious country kitchen includes high ceilings, skylights, cherry cabinets with granite tops and plenty of room for a large farm table. The Master bedroom offers vaulted ceilings, full master bath and closet. Second bedroom with hall full bath is also located on the 1st floor. The cozy FR/Den offers privacy with a custom brick fireplace, vaulted ceilings and would also make a great space for an office (or 4th bedroom). The second floor offers large studio or bedroom with full bath, 2 closets and large storage areas. The LL is completely dry and functional and is rough plumbed for a bath. The two car garage houses a work area, vac system. Generator pad and hook up off to the right side of the driveway. Septic tank is in front. Fields to the east. The home is 2x6 construction with steel beams, rigid fiberglass insulation and rubber bladder - foundation. Anderson casement and fixed pane windows. The Grill is included with the house (currently in the garage). Exterior lighting down the entire driveway and additional tree outlets. Brick paver patios to the left and right of the rear deck. The oil tanks are located in the LL and the home is pre-piped for radon mitigation if ever necessary. Fireplaces have never been used. Stick frame built with no trusses.
Smart MLS #98531173
Sep 11, 2012
Listing Removed
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Mar 11, 2012
Listed
$595,000
$267/sq ft
Smart MLS #98512111
Dec 31, 2011
Listing Removed
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Aug 19, 2011
Listed
$629,000
$282/sq ft
Smart MLS #98472598
Nov 29, 2010
Listing Removed
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Aug 4, 2010
Listed
$639,000
$287/sq ft
Smart MLS #98208820
May 17, 2005
Listing Removed
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Aug 17, 2004
Listed
$799,900
$359/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 10, 1988
Sold
$147,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,827 (+1.8%)
$172,410 + $235,970
$408,380
2022
$11,614 (−11.9%)
$172,410 + $235,970
$408,380
2021
$13,188 (+4.4%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2020
$12,638 (−1.1%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2019
$12,773 (−0.2%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2018
$12,793 (−6.0%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2017
$13,608 (+0.5%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2016
$13,535 (+3.7%)
$258,180 + $181,120
$439,300
2014
$13,048
$258,180 + $178,220
$436,400
Tax history for 124 Rock House Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$11,827 (+1.8%)
$172,410 + $235,970
$408,380
2022
$11,614 (−11.9%)
$172,410 + $235,970
$408,380
2021
$13,188 (+4.4%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2020
$12,638 (−1.1%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2019
$12,773 (−0.2%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2018
$12,793 (−6.0%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2017
$13,608 (+0.5%)
$203,930 + $203,750
$407,680
2016
$13,535 (+3.7%)
$258,180 + $181,120
$439,300
2014
$13,048
$258,180 + $178,220
$436,400
*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
3.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.1 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
2,230
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
115274
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Under House Garage
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 7
Laundry Room Location: Basement
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Security System