Welcome to Jolly Hill, where magic is made. Upon arrival you will wind down a beautiful drive that opens up to this spectacular property. You are first greeted by the tennis court and basketball court with a viewing area, then wind around to the pond, brook and magical creatures that adorn the property. The French Country Cottage is the perfect oasis for a weekend getaway or full time residence. Stone walls, cathedral ceilings, vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and a high end gourmet kitchen with top of the line appliances, a kitchen garden right outside, the most magnificent gazebo with fireplace and cooking area, perfect for large sit down dinners. A guest/pool house offers a full bath, fireplace and wet bar. The Gunite pool area is just off of the gazebo, simply perfect with a gorgeous stone surround and gardens that will keep your vases full all summer long. Stroll the property and you will find a meditation area, a beautiful flat stone waterfall - great for hot summer days - and a river that leads you back to the pond for some good ole fashioned fishing. The garage also offers a studio, perfect for a home office away from the hustle and bustle of a busy life. Plenty of expansion potential and if you have a helicopter you could definitely get a pad in here for easy NYC to CT travel! Just one and a half hours from NYC. Easy access to the highways and stores. Jolly Hill will not disappoint, make this your dream getaway today.
Please note the main house is a 3 bedroom home and the 4th bedroom is in the guest house, which is a studio. There is also studio space over the garage. Floor Plans attached
Single-familyProperty Type
1935Year Built
11.31 acresLot Size
$483Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Connie Widmann• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Amy Curry• Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.
Source:Smart MLS #170309445
Redfin Estimate
$1,448,136
$380K since sold in September 2020$22K since August
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This home's estimate is 90.3% higher than the average sale price ($761K) of 5 comparable homes.
Pool Description: Pool House, In Ground Pool, Gunite
Building Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Description: Stone, Masonry
Color: Stone
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Pond, Access, View, Walk to Water
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Private, Gravel
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $377,780
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Domestic
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Newtown
Intermediate School: Reed
High School: Newtown
Elementary School: Head O'Meadow
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Library, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Pool, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Courts
Directions: Route 302 (Sugar St) to Dodgingtown Rd. 2 Stone pillars and gate and flags on the tree - GPS will take you to Rooster Ridge, the driveway is right next to Rooster Ridge headed to Bethel.
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,229
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 11.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 213123
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
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Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 7
Around this home
Schools
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.3mi
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Newtown Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Newtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 99° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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In this area, properties receive around 8.7 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.38M – $1.67M
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