148 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, (Taunton), CT, 06470
14 rooms
4 beds
4 Full / 2 Half baths
1900
Antique, European
6,321 sqft
Known as Hermitswood, the home a 6321 Sq Ft award winning estate sitting on 8+ acres in the historic Taunton area of Newtown, CT. A 2018 renovation was designed by Charles Hilton Architects in the French Norman style. The property features two gated entrances, numerous gardens, and two sets of grand steps that lead to the pool area. Featuring Connecticut's second natural, 'non-chemical' pool that measures 30 x 95' of swimming area, in addition to multiple pool-side patios, and lily pond. In 2015 it was awarded First Price in landscape design bestowed by CT Cottages and Gardens. The chef’s kitchen is like no other, having won the 2018 Connecticut IDA (Innovation in Design Awards), it features two 11-foot Calcutta marble islands, inset banquette, custom plaster moldings that carry from the kitchen through the main hall. All fixtures are Waterstone, and the custom-built stove and oven range is by the French manufacturer, Lacanche. The two-story family room, features clearstory windows, with a 17th century fireplace of French origin. Other features: imported Greek origin stone flooring, custom oversized laundry room, home gym, home office, wine cellar, espresso room, 4 car garage, chicken coop/potting shed––This is truly a property not to be missed!
Status:
Active
Town:
Newtown
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Main Level
Zoning:
R-2
Garage:
4-car Attached Garage, Paved
Heating:
Hot Air, Steam, Zoned
Cooling:
Central Air, Zoned
Basement:
Full With Walk-Out, Crawl Space, Unfinished, Concrete Floor, Interior Access
Acreage:
8.4
Est. Taxes:
$25,189
Assessment
$959,950
Lot Description:
Some Wetlands,Dry,Cleared,Secluded,Rolling
Elementary School:
Head O'Meadow
Middle School:
Newtown
High School:
Newtown
Days on Market:
457
Appliances:
Gas Range, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Pool:
In Ground Pool, Ramp Entrance, Safety Fence, Alarm, Auto Cleaner, Gunite
MLS #:
170500847
Community Info
School Info
Housatonic Valley Waldorf School
Enrollment: 100
Distance: 0.47 Miles
Community Rating:
St. Mary Elementary School
Enrollment: 159
Distance: 1.85 Miles
Community Rating:
Head O'Meadow Elementary School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 283
Distance: 2.15 Miles
Kindercare Learning Center
Enrollment: 30
Distance: 2.23 Miles
Newtown Middle School
Rating: 8/10
Enrollment: 681
Distance: 3.39 Miles
Community Rating:
Hawley Elementary School
Rating: 8/10
Enrollment: 310
Distance: 3.42 Miles
Community Rating:
St. Rose of Lima School
Enrollment: 280
Distance: 3.65 Miles
Community Rating:
Reed Intermediate School
Rating: 7/10
Enrollment: 624
Distance: 3.7 Miles
Community Rating:
Fraser Woods Montessori School
Enrollment: 206
Distance: 3.96 Miles
Community Rating:
Country Kids Club
Enrollment: 90
Distance: 4.44 Miles
Middle Gate Elementary School
Rating: 6/10
Enrollment: 361
Distance: 4.47 Miles
Community Rating:
St Peter School
Enrollment: 147
Distance: 4.82 Miles
Community Rating:
Colonial Hills Christian Academy
Enrollment: 70
Distance: 4.96 Miles
Community Rating:
Colonial Hills Christian Academy
Enrollment: 50
Distance: 4.98 Miles
Immaculate High School
Enrollment: 440
Distance: 5.02 Miles
Community Rating:
St Gregory The Great School
Enrollment: 223
Distance: 5.14 Miles
Community Rating:
Christian Life Academy
Enrollment: 80
Distance: 5.25 Miles
Community Rating:
Pathways Academy
Enrollment: 39
Distance: 5.36 Miles
St Joseph Elementary School
Enrollment: 227
Distance: 5.4 Miles
Community Rating:
St. Joseph Elementary School
Enrollment: 154
Distance: 5.74 Miles
Community Rating:
Immanuel Lutheran School
Enrollment: 72
Distance: 5.95 Miles
Community Rating:
St Dominic's Academy
Enrollment: 15
Distance: 6.56 Miles
Community Rating:
Kids Castle Child Care Learning Center
Enrollment: 5
Distance: 6.98 Miles
Community Rating:
Maimonides Academy
Enrollment: 48
Distance: 7.5 Miles