Nestled in the heart of the completely private 1700 acres of the Doolittle Lake Company woods on 2 parcels, this 100 acre 5,670 sq ft beautifully maintained 1780 center hall colonial boasts colonial & art deco architectural details. Moved to its current location in the 1930s NY architect Robert...
Nestled in the heart of the completely private 1700 acres of the Doolittle Lake Company woods on 2 parcels, this 100 acre 5,670 sq ft beautifully maintained 1780 center hall colonial boasts colonial & art deco architectural details. Moved to its current location in the 1930s NY architect Robert Carrere renovations include generous reception rooms, wide red pine floors, high ceilings, 2 wet bars, 9 wood burning fireplaces. Rotary dial phones, butler bells, & other period details capture the charm of the 1930s. Gourmet kitchen with fireplace custom cabinetry, a fish sink on the back porch for cleaning trout! Elegant sunny dining room & breakfast terrace with herb garden. Sun porch glass doors open to stone walled perennial gardens & pool. Dramatic arches & vaulted ceiling adorn the poolhouse with kitchenette, 1/2 bath, dressing rooms & outdoor shower. Custom oval gunite heated pool. Main bedroom with private sitting area, fireplace & steam shower, 3 large ensuite bedrooms with fireplaces, playroom and laundry on upper floor. Ensuite studio above heated garage. Ownership includes all benefits of hunting, fishing, boating, hiking in this private community on pristine lake & pond. Available caretaking service make maintaining this beautiful home stress free. Enjoy year round peaceful lake area living on unique private estate in gorgeous Doolittle Lake Woods located 2 1/2 hours from Boston or NY. Agent Owned.
Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby S Int L
Norfolk, Connecticut
Type: House
Price: $4,995,000
Re Tax: $20,376
Last Updated: 12/18/2024
Approx. sqft: 5,671 sf
Web ID: 24019893
Type: Single Family
Rooms: 12.0
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 8.0
Built: 1780
Woodburning fireplaces: 9
Pool: Yes
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