5 1/2 Mile Rd

5 Bedroom House has been listed for sale at 141 5 1/2 5 1/2 Mile Rd in Cornwall for $6,000,000. Chat with a local expert, book a tour.

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141 5 1/2 5 1/2 Mile Rd

141 5 1/2 5 1/2 Mile Rd, For Sale in Cornwall - eXp Realty

This Andrea Palladio inspired villa enjoys breathtaking views and incredible amenities all tastefully designed and set perfectly in a pastoral setting of flourishing fields and lush forest. This estate is a mere 20 minutes by helicopter, 2 hours from Manhattan by automobile. The drive to the villa starts with a gated entrance that brings you through stately apple orchards, rolling fields, stands of white birch and fern groves. One feels transformed upon entering this palace of tranquility and harmony. Arriving at the granite cobbled courtyard ringed by copper beech, you are greeted by the home's distinctive limestone and stucco facade highlighted by traditional and more modern Palladian details. Property: Set high on a hill, the extensive 230+ acre estate offers exclusive privacy and security while enjoying dazzling panoramas, sunset vistas as well as magnificent tri-state views of Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York. Naturalistically landscaped, the property is thick with verdant grass, mature trees, colorful flowering plants, and other vibrant flora. Covered and open-air terraces and patios are designed for enjoyment of sunshine and cool breezes, suited for al fresco meals and celebrations. Numerous spots on the estate invites stargazing. Stables and a Har-Tru tennis court complete this enchanting offering The Villa presents with a cobblestone courtyard enclosed by a unique cooper beach hedge. The well-appointed foyer, with a marble fireplace, leads to a massive suspended double staircase open 30 feet to a barrel vaulted ceiling with second floor gallery supported by Tuscan columns. First Floor Opening from a dramatic 2-story foyer showcasing a double staircase, the main floor encompasses a formal living and dining room, reception rooms, library, and study. Nearly every light-filled room from the living and dining rooms to the master suite enjoys alluring pastoral views. A cheerful, winterized sunroom enveloped by double-height windows opens to the stone patio and reveals glorious views across the wooded hills. The patio has an outdoor stone fireplace and gas barbeque, perfect for indoor/ outdoor entertaining. The library features mahogany paneling, richly hued hardwood floors and a handsome fireplace. Bathed in light, the formal dining room boasts elegant hardwood floors, built-in corner shelving, and doors opening to the patio. In its own wing, a chef's kitchen with a beamed, vaulted ceiling features a large center island with counter seating, an array of superior stainless-steel appliances including a Wolf range top and two wall ovens abundant cabinetry, and Traulsen refrigerators. Adjoining the kitchen, a sunny breakfast room also features a vaulted wood beamed ceiling as well as French doors to a second stone patio. Villa Catarina is located in the heart of Litchfield County, straddling the towns of Cornwall and Goshen. This is an ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast, or anyone who enjoys a rural escape within 2 hours of New York City. Litchfield Country is known for its charming historic communities, renowned antique stores, high-ranking private schools and numerous state parks. With easy access to the Berkshires and Hudson Valley, as well as major metropolitan centers, Litchfield County is a peaceful enclave, offering a quintessential New England setting.

141 5 1/2 5 1/2 Mile Rd, Cornwall, CT

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