148 Taunton Hill Road
Newtown, CT, 06470 $ 2,699,000
Bedrooms4 Baths4.2 Sq 6,321 Monthly Estimate*
$ 18,853
for $2,699,000 with 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 2 half baths. This 6,321 square foot home was built in 1900 on a lot size of 8.4.
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!
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FeaturesGeneralInterior Features Auto Garage Door Opener Security System
Exterior Features Balcony French Doors Fruit Trees Garden Area Lighting Patio Stable Stone Wall Underground Sprinkler
Zoning R-2
Pool Description In Ground Pool Ramp Entrance Safety Fence Alarm Auto Cleaner Gunite
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 2
Year Built 1900
Neighborhood Taunton
Style Antique European
Heater Type Hot Air Steam Zoned
County Fairfield
Tax Year July 2023-June 2024
Property Type Single Family For Sale
Status Active
Acres 8.4
Directions RT 302 to Taunton Hill driveway on right
High School Newtown
City Newtown
Street Name Taunton Hill
Elementary School Head O'Meadow
Sq Ft Total 6321
DOM 674
Video Tour Y/N 1
Year Built Source Public Records
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InteriorCooling System Central Air Zoned
Basement Description Full With Walk-Out Crawl Space Unfinished Concrete Floor Interior Access
Total Fireplaces 7
Total Rooms 14
Hot Water Other
Total Bathrooms 6
Total Bedrooms 4
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ExteriorWater Source Private Well
Garage Parking Attached Garage Paved
Lot Description Some Wetlands Dry Cleared Secluded Rolling
Pool? 1
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByLibby TritschlerListing Agent
William Raveis Real EstateBroker
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$ 111,278 Median Income
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 6/20/2022 | $2,699,000 | | Listed Price |