- Bedrooms
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- Year Built
- Acres
For Sale in Norfolk, CT
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 Details
Property Details
- MLS ID 24019893
- Status Active
- Property Type Single Family
- Beds 6
- Full Baths 7
- Half Baths 1
- SqFt 5,671 sqft
- Acres 100.99 acres
- Year Built 1780
- Elementary School Botelle
- High School Regional District 7
- Buyer Broker Compensation Any compensation may only be paid to a licensed real estate broker. Compensation offers are negotiable, not set by law, and may change until a written agreement is signed. Agents should inquire about dual variable rate commissions. 2%
Amenities
- Appliances Included Oven/Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
- Attic Yes
- Exterior Features Terrace,Shed,Fruit Trees,Porch,Gutters,Garden Area,Stone Wall,French Doors
- Exterior Siding Clapboard
- Fireplaces 9
- Furnace Type Oil
- Heat Oil
- Heat Fuel Oil
- Hot Water Propane, Tankless Hotwater
- House Color White
- Laundry Room Upper Level
- Laundry Room Access Laundry Closet in back hallway
- Pool Description Gunite, Heated, Pool House, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool
- Roof Asphalt Shingle
- Rooms 12
Additional Highlights
- Acres Source Public Records
- Architectural Style Colonial
- County Litchfield
- Garage Spaces 3
- Gas Description Oil
- Lot Description Secluded
- Occupancy Owner
- Water Description Private Water System
- Water Frontage Beach Rights, Association Required, Water Community, Access
- Waterfront Description Beach Rights, Association Required, Water Community, Access
Location
210 Doolittle Drive, Norfolk, CT 06058Get Driving DirectionsExplore Norfolk
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