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Key Details
Sold Price $3,700,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 8,767 sqft
Price per Sqft $422
MLS Listing ID 170449549
Sold Date 12/08/22
Style Chateau,European
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 4
Year Built 1921
Annual Tax Amount $50,919
Lot Size 276.500 Acres
Property Description
Cornwall Castle is a storybook-like residence complete with turrets, whimsical gargoyles and griffins, rolling meadows, babbling brooks, ponds, and five waterfalls. Tucked in among 276.5 acres down a mile long drive, the chateau was a fairytale vision of New York Socialite, Charlotte Bronson Hunnewell Martin. Beautifully restored and renovated by the current owners, the old-world charm combined with modern comforts is perfect for today's contemporary living and lavish entertaining. The 1920’s European-style manor main residence offers 18 rooms – 8,767 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 4 half baths and 8 fireplaces. The remarkable craftsmanship and architectural details throughout and include 20’ beamed ceiling, leaded glass windows, mahogany paneled dining room, marble floored reception hall, hand painted beams and tall French Doors that open onto an extensive stone terrace. The property has a heated pool and spa, a 4-bedroom gatehouse, a 2-bedroom chauffeur/caretaker’s apartment, pool house, 6 bay heated garage, 4 stall stable and private licensed helipad. The beautiful park-like grounds also include stone footbridges, courtyard fountains, outdoor fireplace, multiple terraces, balconies, and enchanting vistas. This spectacular property offers incomparable country living and is only 100 miles from NYC.
Location
State CT
County Litchfield
Zoning Res
Rooms
Basement Full With Walk-Out
Interior
Interior Features Audio System, Cable - Available, Sauna, Security System
Heating Hydro Air
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 8
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Breezeway, French Doors, Guest House, Gutters, Stable, Stone Wall, Terrace
Garage Detached Garage
Garage Spaces 6.0
Pool Spa, Heated
Waterfront Description Brook,Pond
Roof Type Slate
Building
Lot Description Open Lot, Secluded, Level Lot, Rolling, Treed, Professionally Landscaped
Foundation Concrete
Sewer Septic
Water Private Well
Schools
Elementary Schools Per Board Of Ed
High Schools Per Board Of Ed
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