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$ 7,500,000
Est. payment | /mo
9 Beds
8 Baths
12,057 SqFt
$ 7,500,000
Est. payment | /mo
9 Beds
8 Baths
12,057 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 12,057 sqft
Price per Sqft $622
MLS Listing ID 24119336
Style Other
Bedrooms 9
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 3
Year Built 1903
Annual Tax Amount $67,485
Lot Size 105.940 Acres
Property Description
Seize the rare opportunity to own Filston, one of Litchfield County's most distinguished Gilded Age estates. Designed in 1903 by renowned architect William Cromwell, Jr. for Mr. and Mrs. Romulus Colgate, this Neoclassical treasure seamlessly blends Italianate Renaissance Revival, Palladian, Neo-Gothic, and French Empire influences, creating a singularly breathtaking country estate. Every original detail is meticulously preserved in impeccable condition. Spanning just over 12,000SF of livable space, there are 10 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 3 powder rooms. Set across 106 acres on three distinct parcels, the property showcases a breathtaking landscape designed by Edward Hamilton Bell. Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, and majestic estate trees frame scenic equestrian trails, offering an idyllic retreat for nature lovers and equestrians alike. Complementing the main home is a historic 5,700-square-foot, three-story carriage house on its own dedicated parcel, adding versatility and charm to this extraordinary estate. Recent Upgrades * Complete electrical overhaul, with new wiring throughout the home and buried power lines from the road for enhanced aesthetics and reliability. * Landscape restoration, reopening original trails, removing dead trees, and treating the estate's magnificent mature trees to ensure their longevity. * Commercial-grade generator * New propane furnace and updated plumbing Serious inquiries only; proof of funds required.
Location
State CT
County Litchfield
Zoning GR
Rooms
Basement Full
Interior
Heating Hot Air
Cooling None
Fireplaces Number 8
Exterior
Parking Features None
Waterfront Description Not Applicable
Roof Type Flat
Building
Lot Description Secluded, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic
Water Private Water System
Schools
Elementary Schools Sharon Center
High Schools Housatonic
Listed by Dan Kessler • Compass Connecticut, LLC
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Edmond Albano III
Broker-Associate, CBR | Lic# 10301212106