luxury house for sale Winchester, United States

Introducing: Fawns Leap, a masterclass in historic preservation. Following an exhaustive, $1.5 million meticulous restoration, this property offers a rare real estate dream: the undeniable charm and soul of an antique home, with absolutely none of the discomforts, drafts, or maintenance costs of one. Stripped down to the studs and thoughtfully rebuilt, the exterior boasts completely new sheathing, classic wood clapboards, and all new Anderson windows. Step through the bespoke mahogany front door into a newly created entry hall that welcomes you with warmth and elegance. The interior has been artfully reimagined for modern living while fiercely protecting its heritage. Original doors, pocket doors, and historic fireplace mantels were retained, and layers of old flooring were stripped away to reveal breathtaking, original wood floors throughout. The living room features a cozy propane fireplace and custom bookcases, flowing into a brilliantly reconfigured kitchen. Featuring custom cabinetry, new appliances, exquisite Taj Mahal Brazilian quartzite countertops, serving as a stunning centerpiece for entertaining. The meticulous attention to detail continues into the private spaces of this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. It features two beautifully renovated bathrooms, plus a newly added, luxurious primary en suite bathroom with Calacatta marble, illuminated by skylights and a custom transom window. To seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living, two smaller porches were combined to create an expansive, sun drenched three season porch that looks out over the grounds. Outside, the 1.25-acre property is an absolute sanctuary. Lush perennial gardens are framed by new split rail fencing and custom fieldstone walkways making a space where you want to linger on summer mornings. A rebuilt pergola and a two level back deck offer endless options for outdoor dining with guests. The outbuildings are spectacular in their own right: the middle barn was gutted and reimagined with four huge skylights and massive 12-foot windows salvaged from a Rhode Island yarn mill. An adjacent old barn was completely rebuilt into a secure, cement floored garage with a custom wood overhead door, brilliantly preserving the antique stonewalls and original timber beams. What truly sets this property apart are the invisible, structural upgrades that ensure decades of worry-free living. Every single system is brand new: electrical, plumbing, a high-efficiency hot air and central AC system. Come enjoy the enchanting lifestyle of Hartland. Right on the border of Litchfield County, it offers the very best in country living. Fishing in the nearby rivers, hiking in the Tunxis Forest. Moments from coffee and dinner in the darling town of Hartland which will transport you to a time of a slower pace and a simple ease.

Introducing: Katsura Lodge It might surprise you to learn that the ultimate lake wilderness retreat you've been searching for in Maine, Vermont, or Montana is actually hidden right here in the foothills of Connecticut. Perfectly positioned just over two hours from NYC, Katsura Lodge is a masterclass in privacy, offering a rare opportunity to truly escape into nature. Set at the end of a gated, long private crushed stone driveway, this 118-acre unspoiled woodland sanctuary offers approximately a mile of pristine frontage on Winchester Lake. It is the ultimate luxury camp. A place to unplug, exhale, and reconnect with family and friends. Offering over 5,000 square feet of sophisticated living space, this custom built, 5 bedroom contemporary residence integrates beautifully with its surroundings. Exceptional craftsmanship including heart pine and stone floors, custom cherry cabinetry, and soaring cathedral ceilings creates an elevated, warm aesthetic. In the great room, an impressive double-height fireplace, crafted from stones sourced directly from the property, anchors the space, while a cozy windowed reading nook invites quiet afternoons. Seemingly endless Albertini sliding glass doors erase the line between indoors and out, framing captivating views of the manicured grounds and the water. The home is designed for seamless entertaining on any scale. A gourmet chef's kitchen features top-of-the-line appliances, an adjoining wet bar, and a spacious wine cellar. The glass wrapped breakfast room flows effortlessly into an expansive screened-in porch with a built-in grill. Here, the lake-facing wall opens completely to a covered patio, providing flawless indoor-outdoor lounging and dining, regardless of the weather. The 1st floor primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring vaulted ceilings, a second property sourced stone fireplace, a whirlpool jetted soaking tub, and access to a private terrace. Ascend the sculptural staircase to find an art-lover's landing overlooking the great room, leading to four generously sized upper-level bedrooms - each with extensive custom cherry built-ins - alongside three full bathrooms and a relaxed loft. A media/game room, mudroom, laundry room, and temperature-controlled three-car garage complete the home's flawless functionality. The outdoor amenities rival any private resort. Spend long summer afternoons fishing in peaceful Winchester Lake, a 229-acre body of water celebrated for its untouched shoreline and superior bass fishing. Grab your kayak from the boathouse and head to the captivating stone inlet. Paddle out into the larger of the two coves to your own private island. Serve up a match on your private tennis court. Warm afternoons are best spent by the gunite pool and pool house, complete with a wet bar, full bath, changing room, outdoor shower, and a sauna-ready room. End the day roasting s'mores around the firepit. When the seasons turn, the estate transforms into a winter wonderland. Strap on your snowshoes or cross-country skis to explore your private trails and expansive meadows, go ice skating on the lake, or take a quick 30-minute drive to the local ski slopes. Katsura Lodge - a luxurious four-season lakefront estate settled in unspoiled wilderness, just over two hours from NYC.

Introducing: Robin's Keep A nature lover's ideal country retreat. Speckled with quintessential New England stone walls and hopping robins, this property feels straight out of a storybook. Set just moments from the local swimming hole at Hartland Pond, the home includes deeded rights for kayaking, paddleboarding, and enjoying sweetly serene afternoons on the water. This home will tug at the heartstrings of any antique home purist. Welcomed by a generous wraparound porch, stepping inside reveals a breathtaking preservation of history. Solid wood doors, exquisite trim work, cast-iron radiators, and wide board wood floors perfectly encapsulate this circa 1820 timepiece. Updated with a classic, timeless sensibility, the home strikes a perfect balance between modern convenience and old house reverence. The completely reimagined kitchen features an ample island, modern appliances, and soaring ceilings where exposed timber beams add deep warmth and texture. Anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, it is the ultimate gathering space for chilly autumn evenings. The formal dining room provides an elegant backdrop for entertaining, complete with French doors that open to the outside patio to continue your evenings under the stars. The adjacent living room is flanked by its own wood-burning fireplace and two large bookshelves featuring charming arched valances. For everyday function, the main level also includes a full bathroom and laundry, and a practical mudroom that connects seamlessly to the attached barn-offering abundant storage or the perfect workshop space to tinker. The upper level provides a quiet retreat, featuring three inviting bedrooms and an additional full bathroom complete with a soaking tub. West Hartland embodies the absolute best of small town New England living: a close-knit community paired with unparalleled natural beauty. Nature enthusiasts will thrive here, with renowned trout fishing on the West Branch of the Farmington River just moments away, plus endless hiking and kayaking trails that showcase Connecticut's rural splendor. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history in a true nature lover's paradise.

Set on 5.53 private acres, this well-maintained 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a rare combination of space, functionality, and recent upgrades. The property features a scenic pond, established landscaping, and multiple outdoor living areas, creating a peaceful and usable setting. Inside, the home has been thoughtfully updated with refinished oak floors, wool carpeting in all bedrooms, refreshed kitchen and bath cabinetry, and updated skylights. The main-level primary suite includes a renovated marble shower and modern fixtures, offering both comfort and long-term flexibility. Additional highlights include a finished attic lounge ideal for office or creative use, as well as a separate unfinished attic space above the garage providing storage or future potential. Major system updates-such as a whole-house generator, tankless hot water system, and updated HVAC components-add to the home's overall value and ease of ownership. A walkout basement with fireplace and ample ceiling height offers further expansion possibilities. Conveniently located while offering privacy and space, this property presents a move-in-ready opportunity with room to grow.

Escape to the quiet elegance of Cobble Hill Farm, a 12.96-acre Greek Revival estate that perfectly balances 19th-century soul with modern luxury. Available for the first time in over 48 years, this mint condition historic gem features sun-drenched rooms, original wide-board floors, and four stately fireplaces. While the period character is meticulously preserved, the home is designed for today's comfort with a recently renovated kitchen, family room, and primary suite, plus central air in the east wing. This is the ultimate sanctuary for the modern homesteader, offering endless potential for an organic farm, vineyard, or equestrian facility. The property boasts a 1,950 sq. ft. vintage barn with 8-10 stalls and a classic hay loft, alongside a 4.5-acre meadow ideal for grazing horses or livestock. Enjoy the tranquility of your private 7,000 sq. ft. spring-fed pond, perfect for summer swimming and fishing. Additional outbuildings offer space for a creative studio, home office, or rec shed. With B&B approvals in place and an additional 26 acres-including 7 building lots-available for purchase, the possibilities for expansion are vast. Located 2 hours from NYC and Boston, you are minutes from Ski Sundown, West Hill Lake, and the Farmington River for kayaking and fishing, yet a world away from the noise. Cobble Hill Farm is a storied heritage estate where land and light unveil a sanctuary of timeless elegance. Get ready to write your life story at this quintessential retreat.

Nearly 1,500 acres in Sandisfield, the Southern Berkshires. Miles of private trails for hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding; your own wilderness preserve featuring 134+ acres not in conservation with 1,489 feet of road frontage. Craft your legacy. 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, timeless home built for this wildly beautiful place. Stand between your home, overlooking your private lake, and your barns. Turn 360 degrees—everything you see you could own. Pure sanctuary in the highest possible sense. Nearly 1,500 acres where Thorp Brook winds through marshlands, Seymour Mountain rises to 1,682 feet, and miles of trails beckon for every outdoor pursuit. The kind of American dream that exists now only because someone saved it.

Historic Norfolk Village Home on 3.4 Acres Classic Litchfield County setting defines this 3.4-acre property at the edge of Norfolk village. Lovingly held within the same family for generations, this captivating 1907 antique home sits on flat, open land with a classic large country barn, hay fields, and a spring-fed seasonal brook. The charming five-bedroom, two-bath residence retains its finest period details: welcoming front and side porches, original wood trim, stained glass windows, and hardwood floors. The full two-story layout features 9.5-foot ceilings and generous room proportions on the first floor, various sized bedrooms on the second, a walk-up attic above, and a full basement below. Sun-filled and tranquil, this home awaits your vision - whether renovation or preservation, the bones are excellent. Nestled in a lovely neighborhood and only minutes away from Norfolk's coveted amenities, this offering is a rare opportunity.

This one-of-a-kind custom designed home is a peaceful sanctuary, situated on top of a hill on 18 secluded acres (that is subdividable) and bordered by conservation land. To access the home, you drive over a bridge and up a paved and gravel driveway. The home is fine for entertaining, featuring a cook's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and granite leather suede countertops. The expansive dining area includes a gas fireplace, and the living room boasts a soaring ceiling and a wood burning fireplace. A large deck provides amazing views, and you can enjoy swimming all year round with the indoor 18x36 inground saltwater pool, complete with a dehumidifying system and alarm. The main level is completed by a laundry room, mud room and attached two-car garage. For a retreat, the primary bedroom suite offers a sitting room with custom crafted Mahoghany doors and ceiling fan, with a luxurious primary bath featuring a soaking tub, tile shower and dual sinks. The lower level includes a wine cellar, a full bath, a tandem two-car garage and a walkout patio. An elevator which serves all three levels of the home. Mechanical features of the property include energy efficient geothermal heat and air conditioning, a generator and underground utilities. The grounds are thoughtfully cultivated featuring fruit trees, blueberry and raspberry bushes, fenced in gardens, a stone walkway and the paved driveway. A beautiful place to reside in the Litchfield Hills.

NEW CONSTRUCTION!! Don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to build your DREAM home in the picturesque town of New Hartford by one of Litchfield County's leading luxury home builders. Fresh, timeless, custom crafted. Beautiful, energy efficient, 4 bedroom/3 1/2 bath/3 car garage, custom built Farmhouse with knock-your-socks-off primary bedroom suite on 1st floor. 2 + glorious acres at end of a quiet cul-de-sac in a lovely, sought after, neighborhood. Spacious, light filled home is the perfect spot for hosting holiday events, family gatherings and more! Exquisitely appointed, home boast luxury, meticulous style and unparalleled craftsmanship in every detail. Chef's kitchen with expansive center island open to a sunny dining area and great room with cathedral ceiling, gas log fireplace and sliders to an enormous open porch/back patio. Marvin windows, solid core doors, gorgeous hardwood floors throughout. Cathedral and 9 foot ceilings on 1st floor and private office tucked away behind the chef's kitchen. Upstairs you will find a fantastic loft and 3 additional good sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. Enormous expansion potential with space that could be a media/exercise room over a huge 3 car garage. Construction has not yet started so there is plenty of time to make it your own! Whatever is on your wish list this sun filled, gorgeous 2+ acre home site is your canvas. Minutes to town center, shops, fine dining, Farmington River, Ski Sundown. Still time to choose EVERYTHING!

At the end of a quiet dead-end road in Sandisfield, this c.1892 four-bedroom farmhouse sits less than twenty feet from the wild and scenic West Branch of the Farmington River, a federally protected, free-flowing trout river. Four bedrooms. Two full baths plus a half. 2,516 sq ft. 4.61 acres. Beautifully transformed interior: a granite-island kitchen rebuilt from the ground up, wide softwood floors, working brick fireplace, cast-iron clawfoot tub, first-floor primary opening through French doors to a stone patio, stairs to lawn and river. Kitchen and dining open to a deck over the water. Quarry-granite three-car garage, studio cottage with grandfathered footprint, and a second river parcel with 19th-century mill history included. Flood Zone A12, elevation certificate available. The river is twenty feet from the back door. Not a view of the river, not near the river. The river, close enough that you fall asleep to it in summer and wake to it in winter, when the ice shelf forms along the near bank and the hawks work the open water downstream. This is the thing about 14 Roosterville Road that no description fully prepares you for: the Farmington is not an amenity. It is the address. The sellers transformed the interior thoughtfully and well. Wide softwood floors, exposed ceiling beams, and a working brick fireplace anchor the living room, which easily holds two seating areas. The kitchen was rebuilt from the ground up with a granite island, slate-grey open cabinetry, and windows on three sides that keep the hills and water present while you cook. It is the heart the house always deserved. The kitchen and dining room open onto a deck over the river. The first-floor primary bedroom opens through French doors to a stone patio, with stairs down to the lawn and the Farmington just beyond. Up the painted black-and-white staircase: three more bedrooms, a family room, and a full bath. Two full baths total, one with a classic cast-iron clawfoot tub, one newly tiled. Propane hot water heat through a Viessmann boiler. High-speed internet. Spring means trout stocked at the Clark Road Bridge, right at the property's edge, while hawks and bald eagles work the calm flat water below the house. Nights belong to the fire pit and the sound of the river under a sky without light pollution. Across the road, a neighbor's hay fields roll toward a long mountain view. The property abuts Army Corps of Engineers land on the river side, no development possible, ever, and connects without crossing private land to an old stagecoach trail and the climbing ledges of Hanging Mountain. This stretch of Roosterville Road exists because of two floods. The first came in 1938, the second in the twin hurricanes of 1955. Together they buried the old road that once ran through here and left this place at the end of a quiet dead-end, closer to the river than to the rest of the world. It is one of those rare cases where a natural disaster produced something worth keeping. The outbuildings are exceptional. The three-car garage is built of hand-cut quarry granite, the feather marks of the quarrymen's tools still visible in the stone. The Little House, a sweet clapboard cottage with a grandfathered footprint, has served as a painting studio. What it becomes next is entirely up to you: guest suite, Airbnb, home office, art studio, or something not yet imagined. Included in the sale is a second parcel just north of the Clark Road Bridge, once the site of a Trip Hammer Shop and Saw-Mill advertised in the Connecticut Courant in 1833. The old mill channels and stonework are still legible in the earth. It is a remarkable piece of history to walk, and a beautiful private place to sit by the water. This property is located in FEMA Zone A12. Flood insurance is required for mortgaged purchases and advised for all. An elevation certificate is available. In 1918, a young Italian immigrant named Dominic Campetti, who had once sailed back across the Atlantic to find his sweetheart Caterina Consolati and convince her to begin a life with him in America, purchased the old Elizur Deming Farm on this stretch of the Farmington River. Their descendants farmed it for years after. In the cellar, beneath a trap door in the corner of a first-floor closet, hard cider barrels once kept company with a 50-gallon press and loyal customers from miles around. The state police came. The Berkshire Evening Eagle covered it with evident local enjoyment. The trap door is still there. The river is still there. The next chapter is yours. Reach out to learn more about this historic and unique property! Read more about the area, the history, and its stories.

Nestled on a quiet non-through street in Torrington's desirable East End, 40 Elmira Avenue presents a rare opportunity to enjoy comfort, flexibility, and convenience in one of the city's most established neighborhoods. Set on a level lot framed by mature trees, the property offers a peaceful residential setting while remaining just moments from shopping, dining, schools, healthcare, and major commuter routes. Thoughtfully designed for both today's needs and tomorrow's possibilities, the home's versatile floor plan offers the option for true one-level living, featuring a first-floor bedroom and full bath. Whether you're seeking a home that can grow with your family or a layout that allows you to comfortably age in place, the flexibility here is a standout feature. The interior is warm and inviting, highlighted by hardwood floors, abundant natural light, a spacious living room, and an updated kitchen with rich cabinetry, newer appliances, and space for casual dining. Additional bedrooms and living space provide room for guests, hobbies, or a home office, adapting easily to a variety of lifestyles. Outside, the backyard offers space to garden, entertain, or simply relax in a private setting. An oversized attached garage provides valuable storage and everyday convenience. Offering a combination of location, flexibility, and future potential that is increasingly difficult to find, 40 Elmira Ave is an exceptional opportunity.

Escape to a world of absolute privacy and breathtaking natural beauty. Nestled on nearly 60 acres of pristine terrain, this 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom cottage-chalet is more than just a home - it's a self-sustaining lifestyle retreat. Boasting sweeping views, southern exposure, and a perfect mix of open sun-drenched fields and private forest, this estate offers the ultimate country sanctuary. Originally built with a classic chalet character, the home underwent a major addition in 2006, more than doubling its utility. The interior is defined by the organic warmth of wood and tile floors, all kept cozy by a propane-fueled radiant floor heating system. Note the cozy LR with a stone fireplace, the beautiful kitchen with the wood breakfast bar, stone countertops, and a large propane stove. Note the dining area with the wall of windows and a secondary prep area included. With 2,578 square feet of finished space, the home feels both expansive and intimate. Stone patios lead out to meticulously maintained gardens and lawns, all oriented to soak up the southern sun. A dedicated garden area (formerly used for growing hops) is supported by a high-producing additional well nearby, offering incredible potential for a massive vegetable, wildflower, and/or cutting flower garden. Explore your own kingdom on extensive private trails perfect for walking, hiking, and mountain biking through a lush forested canopy, a nearby pond, and rolling fields. Whether you are looking for a private compound, a hobby farm, or a mountain-style retreat, this property offers the infrastructure and the views to make it a reality. Please provide 24 hr. notice for showings. Sellers own an adjoining parcel of land in Goshen that is NOT included and not for sale. Please don't drive up the driveway without an appointment. Aggressive dogs present that will jump on cars. Dogs will not be present at showings.

Custom-built, architecturally distinctive post-and-beam contemporary, set on 10+ private acres. A long driveway through the woods leads to a circular drive, where you are greeted by a massive, sculptural front door that serves as both entrance and art. For those who appreciate bold architecture, the home is defined by expansive use of wood, glass, and soaring ceilings, establishing a deep connection between the home and its natural setting. The open concept is unconventionally divided into artfully defined spaces without disrupting flow, using purposeful angles, sunken gardens and level changes to create conversation pits, dining areas, and quiet places to read or relax. Thoughtful design also makes this home an incredible place to entertain, whether an intimate group or large crowd. Sculptural, artistic details carry into the kitchen and baths, where bold design choices, authentic to the era, reinforce the home's confident, creative spirit. Bedrooms provide privacy and flexibility. An area separated from the main living spaces, features two rooms connected by a shared bath, currently used as a bedroom and an office, which could easily serve as a third bedroom. The upper level is devoted to the primary suite, featuring a spacious bedroom, generous closet storage, and an unique primary bath, designed for both function and visual interest. Multi-level decks, and a Goshen Stone patio offer varied vantage points and and a seamless relationship between architecture and nature.

This home is a STUNNER! Breaking ground early spring on an incredible new construction Farmhouse Colonial in Canton's picturesque, sought-after Bel Aire Lane neighborhood at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac.This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your dream home on 3+ glorious wooded acres surrounded by nature~peace and serenity abound.Gorgeous 3,750 SF modern farmhouse features 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a 3-car garage, showcasing unparalleled craftsmanship in every detail. The crown jewel? A stunning first-floor primary suite with cathedral ceiling, hardwood floors, spa-like bath with tiled shower and soaking tub, plus a spacious walk-in closet. Light & airy throughout w/ oversized Marvin windows, the chef's kitchen boasts an expansive center island, high-end cabinetry, and quartz countertops flowing into a sunny dining area. Spectacular great room features an 11-foot ceiling, gas log fireplace, and sliders opening to an enormous covered porch and patio-perfect for hosting holidays, family gatherings, and entertaining. Natural hardwood floors span the first level alongside a private office tucked behind the kitchen. Upstairs: fantastic loft, three generous bedrooms, two full baths, and a knock-your-socks-off media/exercise room. Cathedral and 9-foot ceilings add dramatic appeal. Construction hasn't started-there's plenty of time to make it your own! Convenient to town center, shops, fine dining, Ski Sundown, Bradley International airport & more.Build the DREAM.

Tucked quietly on two acres of lushly landscaped grounds, this enchanting storybook home offers architectural character, privacy, and lifestyle. Inspired by French Normandy design, it is defined by a turreted entry, hand-laid stonework, and rich detail that feels both timeless and personal. Designed with its natural setting in mind, the home is set back and integrated into the landscape, creating a sense of peace and individuality. Inside, vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, stone fireplaces, stained glass and light-filled spaces create both warmth and scale. Each room has views of lovely trees and perennial gardens. The custom kitchen has been completely reimagined by a local designer, with fine finishes and thoughtful details balancing function with style. Opening effortlessly to the living and dining areas, it suits both everyday living and entertaining. The 1,000 bottle wine cellar adds a special touch. A private primary suite with fireplace offers a quiet retreat, while additional spaces provide flexibility for guests, work, or creative use. Outdoors, a heated pool, stone patios, a babbling brook leading to the koi pond and separate guest house create a private paradise ideal for company or quiet enjoyment. A bird watcher's dream, the property is alive with natural beauty in all seasons. Whether a full-time residence or weekend escape, you'll be just 30 minutes to the airport, a quick ride to Collinsville, the Farmington River, Ski Sundown and everyday conveniences.

The Rev. Edmund Sears grew up on a farm down the road in Sandisfield. He carried its sky with him. That sky gave us ''It Came Upon a Midnight Clear.'' Simon Winchester arrived 150 years later, trained his telescope on Saturn, and declared the stars were like ''diamonds on velvet.'' Eight books written here, a million words at least. c.1760 and 1840. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Library, keeping room with original crane fireplace, Aga kitchen, vaulted living room, screened-in porch. A c.1812 granary rebuilt as a writing studio with loft and full bath. Stone walls, orchard, meadow, vernal stream. 50 acres. 3/4 mile road frontage. Borders protected land. A serious Berkshire country property with a sky that still delivers. Offers in excess of $2,250,000 considered. The Rev. Edmund Sears grew up on a farm just down the road in Sandisfield, working it with his hands through the Berkshire seasons, a poem always singing through his head. He left at twenty-one for Union College in Schenectady, then Harvard Divinity School, then answered the call to carry the gospel to the frontier settlements of Ohio, where the forests were still being cleared, the winters were brutal, and the nearest town was days away by horse. He was a young man from a quiet hillside in the Southern Berkshires doing serious work at the raw edge of the known world. But Sandisfield had been that world not eighty years before, when James Ayrault built the first house on this very farm. In 1760 this hillside was the frontier, as wild and remote as anything Sears would find in Ohio. He came back east eventually. Settled in Wayland, Massachusetts, as a Unitarian minister. And in 1849 he wrote a carol that has been sung every Christmas since. The sky it describes, full of stars and angels near the earth, was the sky of this corner of the Southern Berkshires, where the air is clean and the nights are dark and the hills rise toward heaven in a way that stays with you long after you have gone. That remove is not historical. It is still here. Sandisfield sits two and a half hours from New York, two from Boston, and feels like neither. In the winter of 2001, nearly 150 years later, shortly after his own purchase of the property, Simon Winchester stepped outside at three in the morning and pointed his telescope at Saturn. The air was bitter cold. The sky was moonless, and the stars looked, he said, like diamonds on velvet. He came in only when the dawn chorus was beginning. He found out only later that morning the intimate connection: five years after writing that carol, Edmund Sears's own brother, Joshua, had lived on this very farm. Winchester had already written more than 20 books, many of them bestsellers. Over the next quarter century at Barnhill Farm he would go on to write eight more (soon to be nine). All were written in 'his study' he had built specifically fit for purpose: a c.1812 granary he found in serious disrepair, restored and re-erected here in 2006. The Property and the Setting Barnhill Farm sits on approximately 60 acres along Silverbrook Road, a lightly traveled, town-maintained road in Sandisfield. 3/4 of a mile of the property's own frontage runs alongside it. Stone walls border the drive. The sign at the road reads Barnhill Farm. Below it, in smaller letters: The Sears-Hawley House. Two Birthdays The original structure on this land was built around 1760 by James Ayrault, whose family had acquired this lot in Sandisfield's first land division. In 1840 a new addition was built in the Greek Revival style. The entire property was restored with care and precision in 1985 by an old-house specialist, who set aside every salvageable original element, recreated missing plaster and molding by hand, refitted the foundation with quarried stone. Not a house made to look old. An old house brought back to itself. Winchester purchased Barnhill Farm in 2001, continuing the project of lovingly updating an old house. In 2006 he renovated the original early colonial southern end of the home, transforming it from primarily being a screened-in porch: opening the interior, vaulting the ceiling to expose the timber beams, rebuilding the original galley kitchen behind the keeping room fireplace with custom cabinetry and the Aga set against the chimney, adding a mudroom entry from the driveway, and at the far end of the living space, building a dual-sided wood-burning fireplace with a new screened-in porch on its other face. Coming In Three doors face the driveway. The formal front door of the 1840 house opens into a proper entry hall. To the right, the Morning Room: a fireplace, Farrow & Ball Pink Ground on the walls. Further along, the library: dark aubergine walls, wood stove, shelves from floor to ceiling, the particular stillness of a room made entirely for books and the thinking they produce. At the end of the hall, a small bedroom, honestly more useful as a very good study. Across the hall is the keeping room, the informal heart of the 1760 house. A large fireplace anchors the space, now fitted with a wood stove. In the afternoon, light falls across the wide plank floors picking up the warmth in the old wood the way only afternoon light in a house this age manages to do. On winter mornings, breakfast happens here bathed in early light, and this is where people end up after dinner. Off to the north: a full bath with laundry, a pantry, and the larger of the two ground floor bedrooms, its door set into the corner of the west wall. Upstairs Stairs in the entry hall take you to a second floor landing with a primary bedroom, a guest room, dressing room-closet, and a full bath, with views over the orchard, quiet in the way that an upstairs room in an old house on a country road knows how to be quiet. A narrow staircase continues to a fully finished third floor attic. The Kitchen The Aga, cream and solid, is undoubtedly the heart of this bespoke kitchen. Custom cabinetry, built to the character of the house rather than imposed upon it, lines the walls. A peninsula of warm wood reaches out from the old kitchen into the newer open space beyond, bridging two centuries of cooking in a single easy gesture, and draws you into the vaulted living room. Winchester says the house is superbly designed for light, and he is right: in winter the sun rises directly into this kitchen and tracks the full length of the room through the day. Timber beams span the vaulted ceiling above wide plank floors. The living space extends toward the far end, where the dual-sided fireplace stands between the room and the screened-in porch, doing what a well-placed fireplace does: making both sides of itself worth being on. The Screened-In Porch This room is used in every season. In winter, glazed panels close off the weather and the sun warms it like a greenhouse. Breakfast out here, and afternoon tea, and wine in the evening when the fireplace is lit. Come late spring, some of the panels give way to screens and the room opens to the meadow and the sky. A long table for dinner. The telescope positioned to track the planets on their path across the southern sky. No meaningful light pollution reaches Barnhill Farm. The Granary The granary stands at the edge of the orchard, reached along a path through the perennial gardens. The apple trees spread west from it into the open meadow. It sits at exactly the right remove from the house: present but apart, close enough to walk to in the morning with your coffee, far enough removed from domestic routines to allow for contemplation and creation. Perfectly suited for guest accommodations as well. Winchester found it near Cambridge, New York: a c.1812 structure in serious disrepair. He had it carefully dismantled, restored and re-erected here in 2006. What stands today is a freestanding structure with intricate timber framing fully visible, books lining every wall, a working research library on the main level, and a sleeping loft above. A full bath is fitted at one end. Winchester steps out onto the studio stoop on mornings and breathes the air. Apple blossoms in May. Apple pressing parties in October. Winchester is taking the books and art with him. Everything else remains. The Art Studio, the Barn, and the Outbuildings The main barn is a weathered timber-frame structure whose interior Setsuko Winchester, a former journalist turned artist and historian, fitted with a chandelier from their Chelsea apartment and a mezzanine level. The design borrowed from a nearby barn she admired. An art studio and woodshop occupy the lower level. All windows in the main house were replaced with insulated units designed to match the character of the old house, and solar panels on the barn's south-facing roof cover electrical costs without disturbing the 19th century feel. The red equipment barn nearby provides an EV charging outlet and stands closer to the road. The Land The property moves from one outdoor space to the next, and no two are alike. Close to the house, a stone patio with a fire pit. Beyond it, a raised bed garden, and frog pond give you other spots to sit and contemplate, quietly listen to birdsong in the morning, or hear the peepers start at dusk. The orchard produces cider apples, and an abundance of peaches. Wild blueberry bushes run along the treeline where the old growth apple trees give way to forest. Setsuko has never used a pesticide or artificially fertilized the plants, relying instead on the compost produced on the property and finding the right spot for each varietal. In the pine grove beyond the meadow, the light changes completely. Pine needles carpet the ground. Adirondack chairs and a hammock have lived in here for years. Even in July it is cool and unhurried, the kind of place where time moves differently. A vernal stream meanders through the woodland beyond, heard before it is seen. The property borders protected land. 50' into the woods and the house is completely gone. The canopy closes. It is quiet in a way that is easier to feel than to explain. What This Is Edmund Hamilton Sears grew up down the road and never forgot the night-time sky which came upon a midnight clear. Simon Winchester found it, wrote his books and stayed 25 years. Setsuko Winchester arrived to continue work on the property while carefully maintaining its early American character. She shaped the land, the barn, the gardens, into what they are today. The house has been restored with skill and lived in with intelligence. The granary is intact. The orchard blooms every May. The sky has not changed. Come and see what that feels like.

High on a hilltop in the Southern Berkshires stands East Hill Farm. 227 cultivated acres encompassing pristine forest, a spring-fed pond, a striking barn, verdant pastures, formal and vegetable gardens, a pool, and a tennis court. The centerpiece: a 1798 Georgian home, 5,000 SF with 5 bedrooms. Ready for private living, entertaining, horses, farming, a bespoke destination, or simply: tranquility. Includes a reimagined 6,000+ SF guest house, once an Arabian horse barn. 2½ hours to both NYC & Boston, yet a world apart. East Hill Farm offers what money rarely can buy: authenticity at scale. A 227 year-old house expanded, refined for 21st century life. Land, privacy, history, and a place of peace, which has endured through every chapter of American history. The next chapter begins with you. Reach out! Where The World Falls Away--227 acres. 227 years. One extraordinary hilltop farm. Drive up East Hill Road through Southfield village, past the store, climbing toward the top of Woodruff Mountain. The dirt road is well-maintained and lightly traveled. Sugar maples line your approach--massive, ancient trees that have watched over this land since before the house was built. Behind them, set back from the road, stands the kind of barn that makes photographers stop their cars. Three and a half stories of hand-hewn timber, painted proper New England red, moved here piece by piece from Amherst, Massachusetts, because the sellers understood that a farm needs a real barn. Not a replica. The real thing. The House Stops Your Heart--Federal period, 1798, when John Adams was president. This wasn't just another farmhouse. When Thomas Shepard commissioned John Collar to build this, he was making a statement. 8 rooms. 5 fireplaces. Ceilings higher than any farmer needed. Those distinctive 12-over-12 windows with hand-blown glass that turns the morning light liquid. A facade with sidelight windows and dentil cornice that announced to every traveler: here lives a person of substance. Walk through that front door and the wide center hall opens before you. Original wide-plank floors--King's boards, they called them, because timber this wide was supposed to be reserved for the Royal Navy's masts. Twin parlors flank the entrance, flooded with southern light. To your left, the original keeping room, now the dining room, where that massive cooking fireplace with its beehive oven still works perfectly after 227 years. The draft in these fireplaces is extraordinary. The woodwork throughout is original or crafted by hand precisely to match. Chair rails, wainscoting, built-in china cabinets with their original hardware. Those small cupboards tucked around the chimneys--John Collar's signature touch. Five Families in 227 Years--Jesse Hartwell married Thomas Shepard's niece and turned the house into a meeting place for progressive thinkers, and through the 19th century, the Hartwell family made this their home. Then came the Arabian horse breeders in the 1930s who added the newer rear ell and built what's now the guest house. The current sellers bought the house and five acres in 1969, then spent the next five decades not just restoring but thoughtfully expanding it. You'll be only the fifth resident to call East Hill Farm home--and despite its National Register status, free to shape its future as you see fit. That newer section? Radiant heat underfoot, a proper mudroom with laundry, a family room or perfect home office with its own kitchen, and an elevator up to a sun-filled library with built-in shelves and an ensuite bedroom and bath. A luminous sunroom framing year-round sunsets, with sweeping views across the formal gardens, horse pastures, and the shimmering pond below. Upstairs in the original part of the house, an additional four bedrooms, each with its own character. The canopy bedroom with its blue and white toile--that's not staging, that's how the family lives. Wide hallways, deep closets, and in that large upstairs hall above the front door, a perfect spot to sit and read while gazing out the neoclassical window over your barn, fields and forest, mountains in the distance. 5 full and 1 half baths in all--some original 1930s with their good bones, others from the 1980s restoration. The kitchen? Also 1980s, completely functional with good counter space, and a working wood-fired stove alongside modern appliances. Morning light streams in from the east, and sunset views are to the west, opening onto fieldstone patios on either side. Everything works: oil heat from a Viessman German boiler, cedar shake roof (much replaced in 2021), private well water so good they've bottled it up for guests, backup generator, fiber internet. The bones are so good and the mechanicals so solid that you can move in tomorrow or update to your taste--the house won't fight you either way. 227 Acres: A Complete World--East Hill Farm is more than the sum of its parts. From the original five-acre homestead, the current owners lovingly reunited land to create the breathtaking 227-acre estate it is today. 154 acres stretching across the north side of East Hill Road, and 73 tranquil acres to the south. To the north, a substantial portion of the property borders Sandisfield State Forest and thousands of acres of protected land. To the south, you have a section along Hotchkiss Road that is part of the New Marlborough Land Trust. Each acre is part of a dream fulfilled, a landscape that invites endless exploration and inspiration. Walk west from the kitchen patio between the formal gardens. Brick paths wind through perennial beds: heritage roses, peonies, iris. A long row of prolific blueberry bushes. In the vegetable garden, established asparagus and rhubarb come back stronger every year. Passing that perfect garden shed with its slate roof, as mist rises off the pond, becomes part of your morning coffee stroll. The pond--almost four acres, brook-fed, crystal clear. The family created it, and for decades it's been their private swimming hole, sailing spot, fishing paradise. Circle the pond and you'll find the big fishing rock on the west side, the perfect swimming spot on the east. Or head into the forest. Miles of trails, including a loop road that connects to Sandisfield State Forest. In spring, Lee Brook, the largest of several on the farm, roars with snowmelt. Up where the brook crosses the trail, it forms a waterfall after a hard rain. These are the headwaters of the Whiting River, and you own it. This isn't just acreage - it's a complete ecosystem. Meadows, forests, water, gardens, pastures, each flowing naturally into the next. Built for Whatever You Dream--That magnificent barn across the country road--3,550 SF on a full stone foundation, electricity, running water, lower level for equipment, main floor with stalls and work rooms, massive hay loft. Four pastures with water sources, run-in barns with power and water, and additional smaller outbuildings. The infrastructure is thoughtfully designed, whether your dreams include horses, alpacas, heritage sheep, a flourishing market garden, an orchard, festive celebrations, a tranquil retreat center, or simply savoring the seasons as they change across your land. The guest house tells its own story. Built as stables for those 1930s Arabians, it's now 6,668 SF divided into four independent residences, with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces. Some would use this for multi-generational living. Others might see a writers' or artists' retreat, a wedding venue, or wellness center. The bones are spectacular--soaring spaces and abundant light. Morning swims in the sparkling gunite pool with its serene fieldstone waterfall. Afternoons spent on the newly resurfaced tennis court. Evenings wandering down to the pond, soaking in the tranquility. Or embrace the rhythm of nature: January mornings breaking ice on water troughs, February afternoons tapping maples for syrup, and March evenings tending seedlings in the greenhouse, dreaming of summer tomatoes. The possibilities are manifold; life on East Hill Farm is generous and abundant. History You Can Touch--Walk these 227 acres and feel it: the weight of continuity. Five families in 227 years. Thomas Shepard, who helped found New Marlborough. The Hartwells, who held it for a century. Arabian horse breeders who landed their plane in the pasture. The current family, who pieced the scattered acres back together, whose daughters gathered eggs, boiled sap into syrup, grew the gardens that still bloom today. Some things do endure. That which matters can be preserved. In a disposable world, permanence is possible. The next chapter begins with you. The Berkshire Life, Perfected--Twenty minutes to Great Barrington's restaurants and shops. Less than ten to the Southfield Store. Tanglewood for summer concerts, Jacob's Pillow for dance, Butternut for winter skiing. Bradley Airport an hour away, Manhattan and Boston each two and a half hours. But honestly? Once you're here, leaving becomes the hard part. Mornings at East Hill Farm start with the mourning doves' lullaby that sounds like memory itself. The Sandhill Cranes return each spring to the lower pastures, their distinctive call announcing another season. Summer evenings, you'll sit on the west porch watching the sunset over your pond while fireflies rise from the meadows, and emerge from the woods. Winter nights, you'll build fires in those perfect fireplaces and be grateful they built that beehive oven so large. Everything here has been cared for with a deep knowledge of history and respect for nature and tradition. The heritage roses still bloom. The stone walls still stand true. The forest trails lead to hidden waterfalls and forgotten cellar holes. The gardens produce abundance. The pastures are ready to graze horses. Or you could simply walk your 227 acres knowing that in a world of constant change, you've found something real, something lasting, something irreplaceable. At $5.8 million, East Hill Farm offers what money rarely can buy: authenticity at scale. A genuine 18th-century house that works for 21st-century life. Land enough that you own your own hilltop. Buildings that tell the story of America. Privacy without isolation. History without the museum ropes. And beyond price, a place of profound peace that has endured through every chapter of American history, a hilltop sanctuary. Wake each morning in that otherworldly, untouchable tranquility that settles over the hilltop, where the rest of the world falls away, to watch the sun set where generations have watched it set, to be part of something larger than yourself, while making it entirely your own. 227 acres. 227 years. Some things are meant to be. Come see.

A charcoal board-and-batten house on a wooded knoll in Sandisfield, two acres, nearly finished. Dark hardwood floors, a kitchen with butcher block and quartz, a navy vanity with marble and brass, a teal pendant over a wood-topped island. A bedroom, a finished loft, a full basement the same footprint as the house. The septic design is permitted for three bedrooms and the leach field installation is the primary remaining item before a Certificate of Occupancy, though buyers should satisfy themselves as to what else may be required. The price reflects where things stand. Own land in the Berkshires, twenty minutes from Great Barrington, for a number that actually makes sense. On a knoll in the Sandisfield woods, set back from the road behind two acres of trees, there is a charcoal board-and-batten house that someone nearly finished. Dark hardwood floors throughout. A kitchen with white shaker cabinets, butcher block counters, quartz on the perimeter, and a teal pendant over a wood-topped island. A navy vanity with a marble top and brass fixtures. A bedroom with a mirrored closet and windows into the trees. A finished loft above, reached by a ship's ladder, with a cathedral window at the peak. A full poured-concrete basement running the entire footprint of the house, dry, with a new water heater, a new pressure tank, and a new electrical panel. Picture what you do with the rest of it. The basement is unfinished and waiting. The two acres are rough and yours. The loft is quiet and has good light. People have turned less into more with clearer consciences. This is the Berkshires. Twenty minutes from Great Barrington, its restaurants, its farmers market, its independent shops. Tanglewood in summer. Skiing in winter. Trails in every direction. A life that people pay considerably more to approximate, available here for a number that leaves room to breathe. What remains before a Certificate of Occupancy: the leach field installation is the known item. The septic tank is in and the design is permitted for three bedrooms. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to whether anything additional may be required. The price reflects where things stand honestly. Who comes here? Someone ready to stop renting and start owning, who wants land under their feet and a monthly payment that doesn't punish them for it. Someone done with more house than they need, looking for something small and quiet and theirs. Someone who looks at the unfinished basement and the two rough acres and already has plans. All of them are right. This is not a camp. It is not a tiny house on a trailer. It is a small home on its own land with good bones, real systems, and a Berkshire life waiting just outside the door. Finish the line. Move in. Make it yours.

Welcome to Fresh Meadow Farm, a quintessential countryside sanctuary where 18th-century historic charm, seamlessly meets modern luxury. Set on 17.49 acres of pristine farm meadow, this 2704sf property offers the ultimate retreat for equestrian enthusiasts, nature lovers, or anyone seeking a private haven with gorgeous sunset views. Originally built in the 18th century, this home underwent a top-to-bottom renovation in 2007 preserving its historic character. Rich, gleaming hardwood floors flow throughout the home. A large light-filled great room serves as the heart of the home, perfect for large gatherings. The main floor also features a warm front parlor/living room, a country dining room and a chef's kitchen. Ideal for guest or main-level living, there is a bedroom and a full bath featuring a soaking tub. A highly functional mudroom with laundry and full bath, keep rural life organized. The acreage is thoughtfully designed to accommodate both agricultural passions and resort-style relaxation. There is a 7-stall barn and animal shed. Cool off in a 10x50 sparkling Gunite lap pool. Over 17 acres of open, usable farm meadow, offering privacy, endless skies and evening sunsets that paint the horizon. This property is a rare blend of history, functionality and timeless beauty. Close to golf, skiing, hiking, boating, shopping and fine dining. 2+hrs. to NYC, close to Litchfield historic green, Cornwall and the Berkshires.

The Wilcox House, circa 1740, the oldest home in Canton, offers an opportunity to own a true piece of early New England history. Originally located along the banks of the Farmington River, the home was carefully relocated board by board to its present hillside setting, preserving its integrity while placing it on a modern, 1965 concrete foundation. This classic post and beam saltbox retains remarkable original detail, including hand-hewn chestnut beams, wide plank floors, forged nails, and period hardware. A stone fireplace and original corner cupboard anchor the main living area, while a more open flow enhances everyday livability. Well-suited for year-round living or weekend use, there is a great deal of local beauty and plenty of things to do throughout the seasons. Recent improvements include a newer roof, insulation, interior and exterior painting, and a rebuilt barn. Set on a terraced .8-acre parcel with perennial gardens, mature trees and original stone walls, the property also features an historic farm road and outdoor shower. The barn is framed and ready for finishing, offering many future possibilities. Located within the nationally recognized village of Collinsville, but set high on a hill, which feels private at the same time, the house is oriented to take advantage of vibrant, colorful sunsets. You'll enjoy the arts-driven community with shops, eateries, a seasonal farmers market, access to the rail trail and the Farmington River for kayaking, fishing, and more.

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BURLINGTON BEAUTY! Welcome to this gorgeous, custom-built Colonial at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the breathtaking, sought after Johnnycake Mountain Farm neighborhood. One-of-a-kind. This light filled, majestic, brick colonial has it ALL. Sun washed interiors, oversized windows, crown moldings and loads of lovely architectural details. Stunning family room addition 2008 boasts beautiful coffered ceiling, Brazilian cherry hardwood floor, custom stone fireplace and French doors that lead to the amazing, level, stone scaped inground pool and immense, private backyard. Primary bedroom suite offers a tranquil escape w fireplace, huge walk-in closet and spa bath. This is the perfect home for entertaining! IMMACULATE, pristine, one owner, with all the bells and whistles. Nearly 5 glorious acres of woods, wildflowers, emerald green lawns. Screen porch and lovely stone patio with stone seating wall, backyard is the perfect spot for prom pics, summer barbeques, dining al fresco each evening. Privacy abounds. If you love peace and tranquility surrounded by the sights and sounds of nature, then this is the home for you. Warm and welcoming. New architectural roof 6 months old, brand-new carpet, 1st floor den. Walking trails and a beautiful public park to explore on Johnnycake Mountain. Your very own private oasis to relax, unwind, live healthy. EZ commute to NYC and Boston, conveniently located near route 4 and town. Come experience this home. You will want to stay forever.

Blue Hill Farm: an 1820 Center Hall Colonial farm and farmhouse in excellent condition on 249 high acres with organic hay meadows and pastureland, an apple orchard, woodlands, gardens, tennis court, a 1970's caretaker/farmer's house and multiple barns. The main house has 6/7 bedrooms and three baths, along with a three-car attached garage. The property consists of seven parcels of contiguous land surrounded by the Umpachene River on three sides. There are long views to the west of the Taconic Range from inside and outside of the home, and a grouping of supportive barns to the south across a very rarely traveled, narrow dirt road. Offered for the first time since 1967, this is truly an unusual and rare offering with development possibilities featuring extraordinary views.

Welcome to 134 Sherbrook Drive, a beautifully crafted home currently under construction on a picturesque property in Goshen. Thoughtfully designed to blend modern comfort with classic New England charm, this residence will offer a spacious layout ideal for both everyday living and entertaining once completed. Planned features include an inviting interior with soaring ceilings, wide-plank hardwood floors, and abundant natural light streaming through oversized windows. The open-concept main level is designed to center around a well-appointed kitchen with a large island, custom cabinetry, and high-end finishes, flowing seamlessly into generous dining and living spaces. The home will include a private primary suite designed for relaxation, complete with a spa-like bath and a walk-in closet. Additional bedrooms are generously sized and complemented by stylish, modern bathrooms, providing flexibility for guests, family, or home office needs. An attached garage and efficient systems will add everyday convenience. Located in the heart of Litchfield County, this property offers easy access to the charm the area is known for. Enjoy nearby dining and shopping in Litchfield, outdoor adventures, and seasonal activities including skiing at Mohawk Mountain and exploring the scenic beauty of the Berkshires. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence or a peaceful retreat, 134 Sherbrook Drive presents an exciting opportunity to own a thoughtfully designed new home in a prime loc