Mint condition and light filled, this open concept Cape Cod with oversized windows and wraparound porch is set in a magical location with nearby Roxbury Land Trust and Battle Swamp Preserve hiking trails. This stunning 4 bedroom home offers the best in privacy and quiet with a bluestone terrace for great entertaining, professionally designed perennial gardens, fenced raised vegetable gardens, firepit, garden shed, pergola fenced backyard entry and a long estate level pea stone driveway. A new 14 x 22 post and beam studio or workshop has been added for hobby or perhaps party space. The first floor open concept plan offers living room with fireplace, a large dining room with high ceilings which reaches into the kitchen/family room with vaulted beamed ceiling and then leads out to the back terrace. The second floor is complete with primary suite, bath with large clawfoot tub, step in shower, double pedestal sinks, two walk in closets and large picture windows to overlook the sumptuous grounds, along with three additional bedrooms and a full bath. Take a hike into nearby Roxbury Land Trust, or Battle Swamp Preserve and continue on to Steep rock preserve. It is the perfect weekend or full time home with its' great comfortable flow and soothing feel. Additionally, the grounds are complete with a small pond water garden, towering pines, garden shed with pergola entry, and fruit trees. Just five minutes from both Roxbury and Washington Center!
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
3.73 acresLot Size
$549Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kathryn Clair• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Listed by Kathryn Bassett• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with Stacey Matthews• W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty
Source:Smart MLS #170625554
Redfin Estimate
$1,413,780
$64K since sold in April 2024$53K since August
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This home's estimate is 105.4% higher than the average sale price ($688K) of 6 comparable homes.
Meander down the drive to a peaceful, private setting with nothing to hear or see except the soothing sounds of nature. Sit on the covered front porch w your morning tea watching the water tumble in the water garden or tend to your own organic gardens and fruit trees in the back. This Cape style home was designed w contemporary flair showing in the abundance of over sized windows, open spaces, high ceilings, & light hardwood floors through out. The kitchen is open to the family room with a vaulted ceiling & exposed beams, all enveloped with windows. Cozy Cast iron gas stove just adds to the warmth. Dining room is currently used as a music room and hosts a baby grand. Spacious living room is just that, a "living" room, high ceilings and wrapped in windows. Master suite is set w a claw foot soaking tub, dale pedestal sinks, walk in shower, two walk in closets and a more picture windows. Take a hike from the back yard right thru the woods to Roxbury Land Trust, or continue on to Steep Rock Preserve, maybe hit the beautiful Lake Waramaug to round off the day. A perfect weekend home, except the flow and the calming feeling will make you never want to leave! Scroll thru the pictures, then come for a visit.
Public Records
Dec 2, 2014
Sold
$480,000
$186/sq ft
Smart MLS #99074654
Nov 25, 2014
Sold
$485,000
$188/sq ft
Jul 28, 2014
Listed
$525,000
$204/sq ft
Private, tasteful, custom Acorn contemporized cape set well off the road on nearly 4 acres, beautifully landscaped w/ pond and mature towering pines, gracious rooms with wood floors and high ceilings, a family room/ kitchen combination with cathedral ceiling, central air and vac. 4 bedrooms includes a master suite with walk-in closets, all rooms afford lovely views of the grounds...great location!
Public Records
Mar 12, 1998
Sold
$110,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,174 (−6.6%)
$163,660 + $246,960
$410,620
2022
$5,541 (−1.0%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2021
$5,596 (−2.5%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2020
$5,741 (−0.3%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2019
$5,759
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2018
$5,759 (+4.0%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2017
$5,540 (+3.6%)
$178,240 + $211,920
$390,160
2016
$5,345 (+2.2%)
$178,240 + $211,920
$390,160
2014
$5,228
$178,240 + $211,920
$390,160
Tax history for 7 Wakelee Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$5,174 (−6.6%)
$163,660 + $246,960
$410,620
2022
$5,541 (−1.0%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2021
$5,596 (−2.5%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2020
$5,741 (−0.3%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2019
$5,759
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2018
$5,759 (+4.0%)
$170,630 + $192,740
$363,370
2017
$5,540 (+3.6%)
$178,240 + $211,920
$390,160
2016
$5,345 (+2.2%)
$178,240 + $211,920
$390,160
2014
$5,228
$178,240 + $211,920
$390,160
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3.73 Acres
Year renovated
2009
Sq. Ft.
2,575
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
867281
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage, Off Street Parking
Garages Number: 2
Parking Information
Parking Total Spaces: 6
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: Main Level Mudroom
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired, Open Floor Plan