Quiet and Country- This beautiful home was featured on HGTV’s “We Bought The Farm” in 2015. Perfectly placed on almost 24 acres of pasture and woodlands we have an antique post and beam cape with all the modern amenities and updates from ductless A/C throughout, new Marvin Ultimate windows and doors, Wolf oven/range, and a 24kw stand-by generator. The home is accompanied by a 3 car carriage house with office space for two (with A/C), and a 4 stall, two story barn. To round out your New England equestrian dreams the property has a riding ring, fenced pastures, large hay loft, tack room, separate wash stall with turnouts. commercial boarding permit, and trail riding to Quinimay Trail in 17,000 acre Cockaponset State Park from the property - no trailer necessary. ***52 Tower Hill Rd is located just 15 minutes from the shoreline with access to Hammonasset Beach State Park, less than 2.5 hours from New York, 45 min from Hartford, and 35 min from New Haven.
Single-familyProperty Type
1790Year Built
23.4 acresLot Size
$418Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Jeff Valentine• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Jeff Valentine• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Source:Smart MLS #170435237
Redfin Estimate
$1,281,082
$381K since sold in November 2021$12K since October
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This home's estimate is 68.9% higher than the average sale price ($759K) of 6 comparable homes.
Gentleman's Farm - this is the perfect place to escape from it all. Lovely 1790 post and beam antique cape, remodeled with today's sought after upgrades but done with extreme care to maintain the integrity and character of the original home. First floor master bedroom suite with full bath, walk in closet and laundry. Wonderful updated eat in kitchen with cherry cabinets, granite counters, top grade appliances including Subzero and Viking. Gorgeous original center chimney fireplace with three hearths, one with crane and beehive oven, beamed ceilings 7.5' to 8' feet high. Set on 23 acres the property has a beautiful 4 stall two story barn, large hay loft, a tack room and separate wash stall with turnouts, riding ring, and fenced pastures. Completing the equestrian uses, this property has a commercial boarding permit and trail riding to Quinimay Trail in 17,000 acre Cockaponset State Park from the property - no trailer necessary. A newer 3 car garage, constructed to blend perfectly with the historic home, has two huge bonus rooms above for possible future use as separate living space. Property may be subdivided, estimated 6 non-contiguous net buildable acres. Added features include a fabulous Koi pond with waterfall, fruit trees, low maintenance gardens and 7 of the 23 acres cleared with the remaining lighted wooded.
Smart MLS #N10019113
Mar 31, 2015
Sold
$575,000
$188/sq ft
Feb 1, 2015
Listed
$595,000
$194/sq ft
Turn key gentleman's farm with well built two story four stall barn set on 23 acres which consists of 6 non-contiguous net buildable acres. Remodeled antique post and beam cape with new addition offers over 3000 square feet of living space. Original center chimney fireplace with three hearths, one with crane and beehive oven. Newer addition includes kitchen with cherry cabinets, solid surface counters, Viking and subzero appliances. Vaulted Family room and first floor Master Bedroom - all with views of gardens and five fenced pastures. Perfect Gentleman's farm; potential for many "farmette" type uses. Serene, private setting yet close proximity to Hammonasset Beach, State Forest trails, and I95 or Rt. 9 for ease of commuting to major cities.
Smart MLS #M9142259
Nov 19, 2014
Listing Removed
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Jul 24, 2013
Listed
$595,000
$194/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9133421
Sep 30, 2012
Listing Removed
—
Mar 20, 2012
Listed
$750,000
$245/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9130107
Nov 15, 2011
Listing Removed
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Aug 15, 2011
Listed
$875,000
$286/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 11, 2007
Sold
$870,000
$284/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9098215
Jul 20, 2006
Listed
$899,000
$294/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 17, 2004
Sold
$762,500
$249/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9079348
Jan 19, 2004
Listed
$819,000
$267/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 12, 2001
Sold
$660,000
$216/sq ft
Smart MLS #M9059560
Jun 30, 2000
Listed
$675,000
$220/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 12, 1996
Sold
$271,000
$89/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 13, 1995
Sold
$165,000
$54/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,430 (+1.1%)
$131,670 + $397,950
$529,620
2022
$12,298 (+5.5%)
$131,670 + $397,950
$529,620
2021
$11,662 (+12.0%)
$135,160 + $301,310
$436,470
2020
$10,409 (−2.7%)
$135,160 + $254,380
$389,540
2018
$10,701
$135,160 + $254,380
$389,540
2017
$10,701 (+12.6%)
$135,160 + $254,380
$389,540
2016
$9,501 (−27.0%)
$175,080 + $191,900
$366,980
2014
$13,015 (−1.9%)
$175,080 + $355,490
$530,570
2011
$13,272
$185,570 + $355,490
$541,060
Tax history for 52 Tower Hill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,430 (+1.1%)
$131,670 + $397,950
$529,620
2022
$12,298 (+5.5%)
$131,670 + $397,950
$529,620
2021
$11,662 (+12.0%)
$135,160 + $301,310
$436,470
2020
$10,409 (−2.7%)
$135,160 + $254,380
$389,540
2018
$10,701
$135,160 + $254,380
$389,540
2017
$10,701 (+12.6%)
$135,160 + $254,380
$389,540
2016
$9,501 (−27.0%)
$175,080 + $191,900
$366,980
2014
$13,015 (−1.9%)
$175,080 + $355,490
$530,570
2011
$13,272
$185,570 + $355,490
$541,060
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
23.4 Acres
Year renovated
1983
Sq. Ft.
3,062
Year built
1790
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
997576
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Open Floor Plan
Fireplaces Total: 3
Cooling System: Central Air, Ductless
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Icemaker, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller