Breathtaking water views and master craftsmanship await in this pristine Colonial offering nearly 3,000 SF overlooking serene Highland Lake. This entertainer's dream home opens from an inviting two-story foyer into an airy, open layout where the living and dining rooms are joined by a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace. The spacious dining room easily accommodates large gatherings and flows seamlessly onto a delightful screened-in porch to enjoy the calm, serene setting with distant lake views. The gourmet kitchen is a master craftsman renovation featuring custom white birch cabinetry, rich soapstone countertops, stone subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink with a view, and a Sub-Zero refrigerator. Dedicated home office off front foyer, mudroom, laundry room, and half bath complete the main level. Upstairs features an en-suite primary bedroom, two additional nice-sized bedrooms, and a full guest bath. Accessed via a private second staircase off the kitchen, the expansive 27' x 21' "Skybox" family room (finished over the garage in 2017) boasts its own heating/cooling system, surround sound, and live music performance hook-ups. Property is flanked by a magnificent stone wall, emerald green meadows including a two-stall run-in shed with tack room. Hardwood floors main level, bamboo engineered floors upper level, oversized 2 car garage, walk-out basement. New well pump 2020, new whole house generator 2023. EZ commute to NYC & Boston from this ideal retreat. Rare opportunity.
Single-familyProperty Type
2000Year Built
7.55 acresLot Size
$289Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine McCahill• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Hidden from behind this welcoming traditional Colonial home in hillside country are the most beautiful views imaginable. Come take a look for yourself and you won't want to leave! This pristine, sun-filled home with nearly 3000 sq. ft., has been lovingly cared for. Off the two-story foyer, open floor design features living room and dining room joined by a floor-to-ceiling fieldstone fireplace. Dining room with its spectacular views, can easily accommodate large crowds and opens to a knock-your-socks off screened-in porch, where you may relax, unwind and enjoy the calm, serene setting w/ distant views of Highland Lake. Luxury kitchen remodel by master craftsman with gorgeous white birch cabinetry, soapstone counters, stone subway backsplash, farmhouse sink, and Sub-zero fridge. An Entertainer's Dream Home! The view from the kitchen sink is a Don’t Miss. Office off front foyer, mudroom, laundry and half bath complete main level. Upstairs find en suite master bedroom and 2 additional nice-sized bedrooms and full bath. The 27' x 21' family room, known as the “Skybox”, finished over the garage 2017 is accessed by a 2nd staircase off kitchen. The “Skybox” has separate heating/cooling system, surround sound and hook-ups for live music performances! The backyard is flanked by magnificent stone wall, emerald green meadows, 2 sheds, one of which is a 2 stall run-in shed w/ tack room. Breathtaking VIEWS! Perfect location. EZ commute to NYC and Boston.
Additional Features: Professionally landscaped property. Oak Hardwood floors main level. Bamboo engineered floors upper level. Oversized 2 car garage. Walk out basement. New well pump (2020)
Public Records
Jan 6, 2004
Sold
$378,500
$129/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 12, 1998
Sold
$52,000
$18/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$8,520 (+1.4%)
$54,110 + $199,920
$254,030
2021
$8,400
$54,110 + $196,350
$250,460
2020
$8,400
$54,110 + $196,350
$250,460
2019
$8,400
$54,110 + $196,350
$250,460
2018
$8,400 (+7.9%)
$54,110 + $196,350
$250,460
2017
$7,787
$46,940 + $185,220
$232,160
2016
$7,787 (+5.1%)
$46,940 + $185,220
$232,160
2014
$7,408
$46,940 + $185,220
$232,160
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
7.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,943
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,943
Year built
2000
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
2329588
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on May 25, 2023.
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Redfin Estimate for 359 Winchester Rd
$850,132
$132 over list price of $850K
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