Unique opportunity to escape the rat race & live in tranquility. Imagine coming home to 30 acres of natural beauty & absolute privacy! This comfortable home is spacious, bright & airy. The house has been loved & expanded over the years. Big windows & glass doors bring the outside in. Nature abounds in this diverse woodland with flowing brooks. Mature gardens give color all season, designed for minimal care. Why live where there is noise, traffic, & loud neighbors? This property gives you freedom from that. Step out the door for coffee by the brook in your bathrobe, no one will see you! Let your pets roam freely & your kids play in the woods or catch frogs by the stream. Cook up a storm on the 6 burner Viking gas range with new granite counters, & room to have a large gathering. In winter cuddle up to the stone fireplace or go to the heated oversize garage for a project. A total of 4 bedrooms & 2 baths + bonus room for guests/laundry/office. The spacious master is bright & secluded with attached library & deck. If this amount of land & privacy seems right for you then you have to see this! This home is a rare find on the market with this amount of untouched land & won’t be available long. So many options for property use. Make an appointment & come see for yourself. The surprisingly low property taxes reflect the 490 Forest Exemption & may be lower than you are paying now! Close to commuter corridors, great restaurants, craft beer pubs, & shopping. Don’t miss this one!
Natural Wonder! Right Here in Connecticut! On the pursuit of happiness? Find it here in this beautifully preserved property; with traditional living spaces including all of the modern comforts, and surrounded by 30+ acres of running streams, peaceful forests, and singing wildlife. Stake your claim to this unique home while you can, as there are few like it left here in CT. This home perfectly balances a comfortable, rich, living experience with the natural beauty that surrounds it; with mature colorful gardens and trails through the woods require little maintenance. Inside you have an open home perfect for entertaining family and friends with many rooms for hiding away to work, read or be creative. A truly character-rich home, the original structure dating back to 1946 with the original stone and woodwork artfully maintained throughout renovations and additions. Spacious, comfortable, and modern, with history remembered. The large gourmet eat-in kitchen is equipped with a 6 burner double oven Viking gas range, granite counters, lots of space and gets tons of sun! Walk right out the sliding doors for lunch in the garden or morning coffee by the stream. Well-ventilated to cut back cooling costs in the summer, but with 2 zoned central air for hot and muggy days. And in winter, a beautiful native stone fireplace to relax by warms the living area, providing a picturesque way to enjoy New England snowfalls. A secluded master bedroom and connected library suite make for a total 4 bd rms with a 5th guest room that offers many options for office space, study, or crafts. Several outbuildings for firewood or equipment storage, as well as an oversized heated 2 car garage for year-round projects. Taxes reflect 490 exemption making them exceptionally LOW for the area. Close to routes 34, 15, 111, and I-84 for easy commuting to New Haven, Hartford and NYC. Historic Sandy Hook is only a few miles into town for great restaurants, craft beer pubs, shopping, groceries, and activities.
Single-familyProperty Type
1946Year Built
30.65 acresLot Size
$342Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Amanda Fowski• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Janice Fiaschetti• Avion Real Estate, LLC
Source:Smart MLS #170092507
Redfin Estimate
$839,367
$400K since sold in March 2019$8,000 since July
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This home's estimate is 22.1% higher than the average sale price ($688K) of 6 comparable homes.
Energy Features: Generator, Humidistat, Programmable Thermostat, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: Newtown
Intermediate School: Reed
High School: Newtown
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Nearby Amenities: Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Private School(s), Public Pool, Tennis Courts
Directions: Rte 34 to High Rock Road. Look for cluster of 3 mailboxes directly opposite Kelly Court, #55 is Orange box. Dirt driveway, follow it straight all the way back.
Direct Waterfront
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,771
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 30.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1946
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 211022
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
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Supplement Count Public: 10
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Middle Gate Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
Newtown Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi
7/10
Newtown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% chance 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 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sandy Hook, CT • 06482
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.8 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$798,000 – $966,000
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