60 Taunton Hill Road Active Save Request In-Person Tour Request Virtual Tour
Newtown,CT 06470
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,598 sqft
Price per Sqft $446
MLS Listing ID 24073799
Style Colonial
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
Year Built 1765
Annual Tax Amount $12,021
Lot Size 2.510 Acres
Property Description
Boxwood Farm. Circa 1765 - An extraordinary piece of history with an exceptional presence - restored to perfection. Sited on 2.51 acres of spectacular stonewalled grounds, atop coveted Taunton Hill. Gleaming wide plank chestnut floors, multiple wood burning fireplaces, 3 staircases, stunning orig. beams. Sun drenched living areas accentuate amazing architectural elements w. incredible room scale & ceiling height. The attention to detail is unmatched here - all vintage fixtures have been masterfully refurbished. You will be enthralled. Phenomenal living room w. double fireplaces & french doors, leading out to a delightful screened-in porch. Gorgeous eat-in kitchen w. Copenhagen countertops, exquisite handmade cabinetry, Gaggenau appliances, and La Cornue Range. Butler's pantry with wet bar. Prohibition era tap room w. striking copper ceiling, wrought-iron custom lights & a solid maple bar - a rumored hangout spot for Marilyn Monroe. Massive dining room w. fireplace & beehive oven. Main level BR suite w. herringbone marble bath - ideal for in-law/au pair. Upstairs, the primary BR wing offers a gorgeous marble bath, radiant floors & large walk in closet. Down the hall, there is an en-suite guest room, as well as 2 add'l bedrooms - each w. their own character and charm. Fully finished 3rd floor - ideal for lounging. Back porch and stone patio overlook park-like grounds. One of Newtown's most cherished properties - impossible to reproduce. Minutes to Main St, 75 miles to NYC
Location
State CT
County Fairfield
Zoning R-2
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Radiant,Radiator
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 3
Exterior
Parking Features None
Waterfront Description Not Applicable
Roof Type Shake
Building
Lot Description Corner Lot,Level Lot,Open Lot
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic
Water Private Well
Schools
Elementary Schools Per Board Of Ed
High Schools Newtown
Others
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