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148 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
$2,699,000 Asking Price
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4
beds
6
baths
6,321
sqft
Built in
1900
Known as Hermitswood, the home a 6321 Sq Ft award winning estate sitting on 8+ acres in the historic Taunton area of Newtown, CT. A 2018 renovation was designed by Charles Hilton Architects in the French Norman style. The property features two gated entrances, numerous gardens, and two sets of grand steps that lead to the pool area. Featuring Connecticut's second natural, 'non-chemical' pool that measures 30 x 95' of swimming area, in addition to multiple pool-side patios, and lily pond. In 2015 it was awarded First Price in landscape design bestowed by CT Cottages and Gardens. The chef’s kitchen is like no other, having won the 2018 Connecticut IDA (Innovation in Design Awards), it features two 11-foot Calcutta marble islands, inset banquette, custom plaster moldings that carry from the kitchen through the main hall. All fixtures are Waterstone, and the custom-built stove and oven range is by the French manufacturer, Lacanche. The two-story family room, features clearstory windows, with a 17th century fireplace of French origin. Other features: imported Greek origin stone flooring, custom oversized laundry room, home gym, home office, wine cellar, espresso room, 4 car garage, chicken coop/potting shed––This is truly a property not to be missed!
Features & Amenities
Interior
- General:
- Auto Garage Door Opener,Security System
- Rooms:
- Breezeway,Foyer,Laundry Room,Wine Cellar,Workshop
- Appliances:
- Gas Range,Wall Oven,Subzero,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry:
- Main Level
- Basement:
- Full With Walk-Out,Crawl Space,Unfinished,Concrete Floor,Interior Access
- A/C:
- Central Air,Zoned
- Heating:
- Hot Air,Steam,Zoned, Propane
- Fireplace:
- Fireplaces: 7
Exterior
- General:
- Balcony,French Doors,Fruit Trees,Garden Area,Lighting,Patio,Stable,Stone Wall,Underground Sprinkler
- Style:
- Antique,European
- Pool:
- In Ground Pool,Handicap Access,Safety Fence,OTHER,Auto Cleaner,Gunite
Construction
- Roofing:
- Wood Shingle
Location
- County:
- Fairfield
Lot
- Driveway:
- Private,Circular,Gravel
- Zoning:
- R-2, 213126
- Restrictions:
- Inland-Wetland Restrictions
Utilities
- Water:
- Private Well
- Sewer:
- Septic
This listing courtesy of:
William Raveis Real Estate, Elizabeth Tritschler
Monthly Payment
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Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Newtown, CT
Housing
- Number of Units
- 6,407
- Median Home Value
- $420,509
- Median Rent
- $1,156
11.98% of housing units are renter occupied.
5.42% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
58.14%
- Public Transportation
-
0.68%
- Walk to Work
-
0.22%
- Work from Home
-
40.52%
- Other
-
0.43%
The median travel time to work is 20 minutes.
People
- Population
- 16,799
- Median Age
- 45.70
- Median Household Size
- 2.95
Education
- High School
-
22.23%
- Associate’s Degree
-
6.39%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
30.06%
- Graduate Degree
-
21.48%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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