Harwinton history, a former Creamery, this beautiful and unique home is set upon 4.5 private country acres. Entering the property, you are guided by a stone-wall lined driveway. Down the steps and through the foyer, to a den with fireplace, bookshelves and a wall of southern facing windows providing much light for a cozy read on a winter's day. On this upper level are also two bedrooms and a full bathroom. Downstairs to the lower level, you enter a living and dining area which overlooks the large and level front yard. Through to the kitchen with stone counters, this will also take you down a hall to another living room/study and to the attached cottage/in-law. Cottage includes two rooms and a full bath. The yard details stone walls, patio, and a heated gunite swimming pool. Located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains, you are minutes to Route 8 and Litchfield Center for shopping and restaurants. Current owners relocating to be near their employment. MOTIVATED SELLERS!
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
4.54 acresLot Size
$242Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Tom Slekis• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Bought with Melissa Carman• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #24060299
Redfin Estimate
$614,277
$14K since sold in April 2025$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.9% higher than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.
Introducing the Creamery, a circa 1890 colonial/cottage situated on 4.5 glorious acres in the historic district of Harwinton. Feel a magical embrace upon entering this unique home featuring an inviting sitting room with wood burning fireplace, built-in bookcases and a wall of 18-pane windows overlooking the backyard; a primary bedroom with hardwood flooring and cedar closet; a guest bedroom with hardwood flooring and a remodeled full bath. Down the stairs to the lower level to the spacious and welcoming dining room showcasing window seats and hardwood flooring; kitchen with pantry; a study with built-in bookcases, full bath and expansive living room with French doors that lead to the beautiful front yard. The third bedroom with wall to wall carpeting is located in the lower level back wing along with the laundry room; the upper back wing consists of a study and fourth bedroom with hardwood flooring and full bath with claw foot tub. The exterior of this idyllic property features lush grounds, a lovely patio, garden, a heated Gunite pool, brook and amazing stonewalls. A detached two-car garage and private driveway complete this special property. Enjoy all that Harwinton and Litchfield County has to offer including a local fair, golfing, horseback riding, fine dining, local wineries, farmer's markets and shopping. Easy commuting to Hartford and New Haven Counties within close proximity to Routes 4, 8 and 118. A truly one-of-a-kind property.
Public Records
Jun 21, 1996
Sold
$282,000
$111/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,392 (+2.5%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2022
$6,239 (−0.7%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2021
$6,283 (+2.5%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2020
$6,129
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2019
$6,129 (−4.7%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2018
$6,431 (+0.7%)
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
2017
$6,385
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
2016
$6,385 (+3.3%)
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
2014
$6,179
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
Tax history for 39 Litchfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$6,392 (+2.5%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2022
$6,239 (−0.7%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2021
$6,283 (+2.5%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2020
$6,129
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2019
$6,129 (−4.7%)
$59,000 + $159,910
$218,910
2018
$6,431 (+0.7%)
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
2017
$6,385
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
2016
$6,385 (+3.3%)
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
2014
$6,179
$71,930 + $157,760
$229,690
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.