New Listing - 05/08/2026
270 Kent Hollow Road, Kent, (Kent Hollow), CT, 06757
12 rooms
4 beds
5 Full / 1 Half baths
1991
Contemporary
4,751 sqft
The home of former Editor and Chief of Travel + Leisure and House & Garden is now available to you. A rare architectural offering, this distinctive home blends contemporary design with timeless elegance. Expansive walls of glass flood the interiors with natural light, creating a seamless connection to the surrounding landscape & an immersive sense of living in nature. Enter through the dramatic double-height foyer, anchored by a graceful wraparound staircase, which serves as the home's central hub. From here, the kitchen, formal dining room, living room, and media room, unfold in a thoughtful and balanced layout. The dining room can easily host 20. Both the dining room and media room feature welcoming fireplaces and open directly onto pergola-covered terraces, perfect for gracious outdoor living and entertaining. A wide hallway/gallery space leads to a versatile main floor bedroom and full bath, currently configured as a home office. Upstairs, the primary suite is a true retreat, featuring a sitting area, fireplace, and French doors that open to a Juliette balcony with distant mountain views. The adjacent 5th bedroom, currently designed as a gym, includes its own en-suite bath. On the opposite wing, two spacious and sophisticated guest bedrooms each offer en-suite accommodations, ensuring comfort and privacy for guests. The grounds are equally captivating, with a heated gunite pool, beautifully crafted stone terraces, and lush, mature landscaping. The home is set at the end of a long winding drive and is surrounded by 17 acres of forest providing a serene and private setting while it's owners enjoy easy access to all area amenities. The property is just minutes to Kent Village, Lake Waramaug Country Club, & the flower farm at Anderson Acres. It's a short drive to the chic shops and fine dining of New Preston & Washington Depot. 20 minutes to Mohawk Mountain for skiing. 2 hours to NYC. Partial views have been cleared but there is potential for 180 degree gorgeous views with more clearing. House is officially 4 bedrooms but can easily be used as 5.
Status:
Active
Town:
Kent
Type:
Single-family residential
Laundry Remarks:
Lower Level
Zoning:
Res
Heating:
Hot Air
Cooling:
Central Air
Energy Features:
Generator, Thermopane Windows
Basement:
Full, Unfinished
Acreage:
16.66
Est. Taxes:
$24,545
Assessment
$1,455,400
Lot Description:
Lightly Wooded,Professionally Landscaped,Rolling
Elementary School:
Kent Primary
Middle School:
Per Board of Ed
High School:
Per Board of Ed
Days on Market:
6
Appliances:
Gas Range, Range Hood, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Pool:
Gunite, Heated, In Ground Pool
MLS #:
24170920
Contact listing agent for buyer broker compensation if applicable.