8944 Tibbitts Road

Drive, run, fly or swim to this fabulous private luxury offering - a one-owner executive estate on 44+ secluded acres with sweeping Sauquoit Valley views and over 5,000sf of craftsmanship. Known as “Hawks Field,” this extraordinary New Hartford property pairs a custom post-and-beam residence with an FAA-registered private airfield, two grass runways, and a 1950sf hangar. Designed by Acorn and built by Tom Bezak, the home showcases soaring wood ceilings, exposed beams, wide hickory floors, walls of glass, custom lighting, rich trim, and bright open spaces with views in every direction. The main level flows from the foyer to the office, kitchen, dining, family room, and sun-filled sitting areas. The “eye” of the home is an indoor saltwater lap pool and spa with vaulted ceilings, skylights, tile surround, lounge space, and dedicated dehumidification. A second gas-heated outdoor pool sits just beyond the large Ipe deck creating an exceptional aquatic retreat for all seasons. The kitchen is anchored by quartz counters, solid cherry cabinetry, large island, pantry storage, two sinks, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf microwave and convection oven, sealed-glass cooktop. Upstairs features two spacious bedrooms with massive windows and walk-in closets. The lower level adds guest quarters including two bedrooms, full bath, billiards room, kitchenette, library, workbench space, and dedicated theater room. Hawks Field includes a heated hangar with 26’ x 9’ electric door, cold storage, 10KW solar service, plus a 25’ x 25’ RV slab with electric and water utilities. Top-tier mechanicals include 400 amp service, underground gas and cable internet, Pella windows, central vac, wired Bose sound, whole-house dehumidifier, smart Wi-Fi lighting, radiant in-floor heat across seven zones including the garage, forced hot air and AC by heat pump, and outstanding insulation. Updates include a new metal roof in 2025, boiler in 2023, and heat pump/blower in 2022. A luxury residence, private retreat, aviation property, and entertainer’s dream - all in one remarkable New Hartford setting.