This completely restored and reimagined mid-country gem with turreted entry hall and ''speakeasy'' has been creatively appointed with a fascinating, aesthetically pleasing array of textures including glass, field stone, reclaimed wood and metal. The thorough renovation of the warm and charming interior was completed in 2020. Originally designed and built in 1919 by renowned architect Quentin Twachtman for his own use in an English manor style tradition. The floor plan includes 5 bedrooms in the main house and 1 bedroom in the cottage. The 3.17 acres of land with heated pool and spa has been totally relandscaped with the addition of 100's of flowering shrubs, perennial flowers and specimen trees. Highlights include; linden tree lined motor court, specimen boxwood and Montauk daisy field.
Single-familyProperty Type
1919Year Built
3.17 acresLot Size
$1,260Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Christopher Finlay• Brown Harris Stevens
Bought with Brian Milton• Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170445473
Redfin Estimate
$8,754,087
$2.3M since sold in December 2021$140K since September
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This home's estimate is 15.1% higher than the average sale price ($7.61M) of 6 comparable homes.
This completely restored and reimagined mid-country gem with turreted entry hall and ''speakeasy'' has been creatively appointed with a fascinating, aesthetically pleasing array of textures including glass, field stone, reclaimed wood and metal. The thorough renovation of the warm and charming interior was completed in 2020. Originally designed and built in 1919 by renowned architect Quentin Twachtman for his own use in an English manor style tradition. The floor plan includes 5 bedrooms in the main house and 1 bedroom in the cottage. The 3.17 acres of land with heated pool and spa has been totally relandscaped with the addition of 100's of flowering shrubs, perennial flowers and specimen trees. Highlights include; linden tree lined motor court, specimen boxwood and Montauk daisy field.
Smart MLS #170445473
Dec 15, 2021
Sold
$6,440,000
$927/sq ft
Oct 15, 2021
Listed
$6,395,000
$920/sq ft
GMLS #103873
Dec 12, 2018
Sold
$3,225,000
$464/sq ft
Sep 24, 2018
Pending
—
Jul 9, 2018
Listed
$3,495,000
$503/sq ft
+60
Fascinating 1919 Normandy Tudor home exudes warmth & charm while offering the amenities of contemporary living. Designed & built by the renowned Twachtman brothers & fully renovated & expanded by Hobbs, this 6 bedroom, 6.2 bath home boasts a ''speakeasy'' (now an office) used during the Prohibition era, a turreted entry hall, vaulted beamed ceilings & a gourmet eat-in kitchen. Additional amenities include: an exercise/playroom, wine cellar, patios, lovely gardens, heated pool & guest cottage, sited on 3.17 acres in a prestigious location close to town, transportation & schools.
GMLS #102954
Apr 30, 2018
Listed
$3,595,000
$517/sq ft
GMLS #102734
Apr 16, 2018
Listed
$3,995,000
$575/sq ft
GMLS #97722
Sep 7, 2016
Listed
$4,250,000
$612/sq ft
Smart MLS #99012797
Oct 2, 2013
Listing Removed
—
Jan 3, 2013
Listed
$4,700,000
$676/sq ft
GMLS #83513
Oct 2, 2012
Listed
$4,700,000
$676/sq ft
GMLS #43356
Dec 15, 1999
Sold
$3,500,000
$504/sq ft
Aug 12, 1999
Listed
$3,950,000
$568/sq ft
GMLS #40700
Aug 8, 1999
Sold
—
Aug 8, 1998
Listed
$4,350,000
$626/sq ft
GMLS #33596
Feb 1, 1996
Sold
$1,650,000
$237/sq ft
Oct 23, 1995
Listed
$1,749,000
$252/sq ft
Smart MLS #95080259
Nov 6, 1995
Listing Removed
—
Nov 29, 1994
Listed
$2,150,000
$309/sq ft
GMLS #31185
Nov 7, 1994
Sold
—
Nov 7, 1994
Listed
$1,795,000
$258/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 15, 1990
Sold
$1,505,000
$217/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$40,957 (+0.8%)
$1,590,960 + $2,004,940
$3,595,900
2022
$40,646 (−0.9%)
$1,591,030 + $2,012,360
$3,603,390
2021
$41,016 (+0.6%)
$1,295,700 + $2,243,220
$3,538,920
2020
$40,785 (+8.4%)
$1,295,700 + $2,223,270
$3,518,970
2019
$37,610 (+2.7%)
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2018
$36,612
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2017
$36,612 (+1.5%)
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2016
$36,065 (+24.4%)
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2014
$28,988
$1,580,670 + $1,061,830
$2,642,500
Tax history for 54 Pecksland Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$40,957 (+0.8%)
$1,590,960 + $2,004,940
$3,595,900
2022
$40,646 (−0.9%)
$1,591,030 + $2,012,360
$3,603,390
2021
$41,016 (+0.6%)
$1,295,700 + $2,243,220
$3,538,920
2020
$40,785 (+8.4%)
$1,295,700 + $2,223,270
$3,518,970
2019
$37,610 (+2.7%)
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2018
$36,612
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2017
$36,612 (+1.5%)
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2016
$36,065 (+24.4%)
$1,295,700 + $1,924,370
$3,220,070
2014
$28,988
$1,580,670 + $1,061,830
$2,642,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.