148 Taunton Hill Road Newtown, CT 06470
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!
- Property TypeSingle Family Home
- NeighborhoodTaunton
- CountyFairfield
- Taxes$25,189
- HOA/Condo/Coop Fees$0
- Days on Site418 Days
- MLS StatusActive
- MLS ID Number170500847
- Home Size Source Public Records
- Year Built1900
- Lot Size8.4 Acres
- Full Baths4
- Partial Baths2
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General Features
- Style AntiqueEuropean
- Construction Stucco
- Parking Attached GaragePaved
- Sewer Septic Tank
- Basement Full With Walk- OutCrawl SpaceUnfinishedConcrete FloorInterior Access
- Acreage 8.4
- Water Well
- Property Sub Type Single Family Residence
- Garage Spaces 4
- Attached Garage Yes
- Foundation Concrete PerimeterStone
- Zoning R-2
Interior Features
- Cooling Central AirZoned
- Heating PropaneHot AirSteamZoned
- Appliances Gas RangeWall OvenSubzeroDishwasherWasherDryer
- Interior Auto Garage Door OpenerSecurity System
- Fireplaces 7
- Laundry Features Main Level
- Fireplace Yes
Exterior Features
- Roof Shingle
- Pool true
- Spa No
- Pool Features In Ground PoolRamp EntranceSafety FenceAlarmAuto CleanerGunite
- Waterfront Property No
- Waterfront Features Not Applicable
- Private Pool true
- Exterior BalconyFrench DoorsFruit TreesGarden AreaLightingPatioStableStone WallUnderground Sprinkler
- Lot Some WetlandsDryClearedSecludedRolling
- Patio And Porch BalconyPatio
Community Features
- Community Features Golf CourseHealth ClubLakeLibraryMedical FacilitiesParkStables/ Riding