Overlea Manor, a meticulously maintained Brick Georgian Manor with a slate roof is an architectural gem in the Litchfield Hills within 2 hrs of NYC & Boston. This rare property is situated on 100 acres surrounded by professionally manicured, mature gardens overlooking spectacular mountain views and beautifully maintained wide trails allowing you to stroll through your own private woods to a waterfront rustic cabin with a dock. The pine forest is also ideal for cross-country skiing and horseback riding. This home is designed for comfortable living and entertaining boasting 7 wood-burning fireplaces. One of the many attributes of this property is the Great Room with fireplaces at each end of the room offering tremendous space for large gatherings or intimate conversation. There are 10 French doors with southern exposure leading to the back terrace allowing for magnificent light throughout. Completing the first floor is a cozy library, formal dining room, eat-in chef's kitchen, scullery, wine cellar, mud room, and 2 powder rooms. The second and third floors offer 8 spacious bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms. Pool house with an indoor pool, gym, living room, kitchen, and office/studio. An 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, a pool, and a restaurant across the road at Crestbrook Park, and Hiking trails at the Mattatuck State Forest. Ideally situated near private schools, and only 10-15 minutes to excellent dining and shopping in the villages of Litchfield, Morris, and Ba
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
100.7 acresLot Size
$419Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 car garageParking
Listed by Liza Reiss• Elyse Harney Real Estate
Listed by Elyse Harney Morris• Elyse Harney Real Estate
Bought with Elyse Harney Morris• Elyse Harney Real Estate
Bought with Liza Reiss• Elyse Harney Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #24049507
Redfin Estimate
$3,321,404
$629K since sold in May 2025$537K since August
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This home's estimate is 350.9% higher than the average sale price ($737K) of 6 comparable homes.
Overlea Manor is an Exceptional Brick Georgian Manor situated on over 100 very private acres amidst generous fields, forest, landscaped gardens with gorgeous Vistas of the Litchfield Hills. The main residence, built in 1940 with over 8,500 square feet of living space. The Exterior is white brick with black wood panel shutters and the roof is Vermont slate. Among its 20 rooms are 8 bedrooms, ten baths, two half baths and seven fireplaces.The 10 French doors at the back of the residence provide abundant sunshine that comes with a direct southern exposure, entering each of the principle rooms in the house. The home with its beautifully proportioned rooms, rich in architectural detail, has a great flow for entertaining. The 8-ensuite bedrooms make it a perfect weekend destination.The home and buildings on the property are all pristine and all systems are new and state-of-the-art including a new whole-property generator. Activities abound including an adjacent 4500 Square foot Pool House with indoor pool, gym, large areas for entertaining and a guest apartment. There are miles of trails for hiking. A ten minute walk from the house through an expansive forest of pines brings one to a charming lakeside sleeping cabin with dock. The Mattatuck State Forest with 4,500 acres is directly across from the property. 90 mins from NYC.This magnificent compound is an ideal home, the possibilities are endless! Perhaps Vineyard or Farm to Table destination. Rare offering.
Smart MLS #L152207
Oct 21, 2018
Listing Removed
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Oct 14, 2018
Contingent
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Oct 4, 2018
Relisted
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Oct 1, 2018
Listing Removed
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Jun 26, 2018
Relisted
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Jun 12, 2018
Contingent
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May 26, 2018
Price Changed
$4,495,000
$567/sq ft
May 24, 2018
Price Changed
$4,995,000
$630/sq ft
Feb 21, 2018
Price Changed
$4,495,000
$567/sq ft
Oct 17, 2014
Listed
$5,695,000
$719/sq ft
Smart MLS #99083229
Oct 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2014
Listed
$5,695,000
$719/sq ft
Smart MLS #99083659
Oct 1, 2016
Listing Removed
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Oct 17, 2014
Listed
$4,900,000
$618/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 23, 1999
Sold
$2,150,000
$271/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,864 (+5.5%)
$113,900 + $777,700
$891,600
2022
$31,153 (+3.4%)
$113,900 + $777,700
$891,600
2021
$30,136 (−3.3%)
$113,900 + $758,100
$872,000
2020
$31,179 (+2.3%)
$105,800 + $833,600
$939,400
2019
$30,465 (−13.2%)
$84,300 + $833,600
$917,900
2018
$35,114 (+5.4%)
$79,380 + $966,000
$1,045,380
2017
$33,327 (+3.2%)
$79,380 + $966,000
$1,045,380
2016
$32,292 (+14.3%)
$79,380 + $966,000
$1,045,380
2013
$28,252
$122,540 + $1,003,500
$1,126,040
Tax history for 1135 Northfield Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$32,864 (+5.5%)
$113,900 + $777,700
$891,600
2022
$31,153 (+3.4%)
$113,900 + $777,700
$891,600
2021
$30,136 (−3.3%)
$113,900 + $758,100
$872,000
2020
$31,179 (+2.3%)
$105,800 + $833,600
$939,400
2019
$30,465 (−13.2%)
$84,300 + $833,600
$917,900
2018
$35,114 (+5.4%)
$79,380 + $966,000
$1,045,380
2017
$33,327 (+3.2%)
$79,380 + $966,000
$1,045,380
2016
$32,292 (+14.3%)
$79,380 + $966,000
$1,045,380
2013
$28,252
$122,540 + $1,003,500
$1,126,040
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
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Lot size
95.7 Acres
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Style
Other
County
Litchfield County
APN
916893
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Last updated by owner on Jun 26, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Attached Garage
Garages Number: 3
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 20
Fireplaces Total: 7
Cooling System: Central Air, Split System
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 7
# of Baths (Half): 2
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 8
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Pull-Down Stairs
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Slate
Exterior Siding: Brick
Lot Information
Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Farm Land, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Pool Information
Swimming Pool
Pool Description: Heated, Indoor Pool
Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Property Information
Waterfront Description: Pond
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 0
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $1,473,570
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil, Domestic
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
High School: Per Board of Ed
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: GPS.
Direct Waterfront
County: Litchfield
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 95.7 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Litchfield County
APN: 916893
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 26, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 2
Around this home
Schools
John Trumbull Primary School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 2.9mi
Swift Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi
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Watertown High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
4/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$3.16M – $3.82M
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