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.
Perched on seven private acres above Beaman Pond, this three-bedroom Colonial sits across from the East Kent Hamlet Nature Preserve. Relax on the deep front porch and take in a scenic view that is forever protected. Inside, wide-board wood floors and handsome exposed beams set the tone throughout. The main floor balances openness and intimacy: a vaulted living room with fireplace, a central kitchen with dining area, a quiet den, and a formal dining room that spills onto a screened porch. Three bedrooms and a full bath occupy the upper floor. The home's finished lower level and generous room over the two-car garage offer flexible space for a home office, artist studio, or gym. The perfect country retreat with the villages of Kent and New Preston, Lake Waramaug State Park, and Mohawk Ski Mountain all within easy reach.
Beautifully renovated antique colonial on 4.5 private acres with a tumbling brook. Hardwood floors and original beams throughout, two wood- burning fireplaces, custom lighting, original wide-plank floors in some rooms, and a gorgeous, country kitchen with built-in appliances, including a warming drawer. The formal dining room anchors the heart of the home, with a small private study for multiple uses on one side, and a large living room on the other side. Every room shows loving attention to detail and comfort. Added onto throughout the years, the house flows comfortably. The original cottage, connected by a light-filled inner hallway with hardwood floors, offers a lovely family room or second living room, with a wood fireplace, a full bath that includes an imported English claw-foot soaking tub, and a cozy upstairs bedroom for guests. There are two large barns: one is a combination garage, tool shed, and wood shed. The other, built using the chestnut beams from the original barn on the property, is capacious, with a cement floor and truly endless possibilities. Gorgeous antique stone walls and perennial gardens abound, and the property is private and protected in the back by its natural landscape. Split air conditioning and a generator assist with comfort without sacrificing authenticity. Close to town and 20 minutes to the Ten Mile River Train Station. This home has been beautifully maintained, and will be standing long after any of our new houses are long gone. Turn Key!
Two Houses, One Kent Hollow Compound - 15.66 Private Acres A rare Litchfield County offering in the exclusive Kent Estate area of South Kent: two distinct homes on 15.66 secluded acres with views over Kent Hollow, a brook running through the property, and privacy that's nearly impossible to find today. The main house is a 3,400 sq ft Southwestern-style contemporary built for light and landscape - walls of glass frame long views, and an open floor plan flows from the chef's kitchen to expansive decks and two screened porches for three-season living. Four bedrooms (first-floor bedroom currently configured as a den), 2.5 baths, four fireplaces. Kitchen: Viking double oven, Viking 6-burner gas cooktop, 2x Miele dishwashers, Sub-Zero, double sinks, wine fridge, Carrara marble countertops. The second home is a 1955 midcentury - 2BR/2.5BA - with its original character intact. A fireplace and expansive deck make it fully livable, whether as a guest house, studio, or weekend retreat. Together: ~4,500 sq ft, six bedrooms, five baths, five fireplaces, two screened porches, expansive decks on both homes - two architectural statements from two eras, set on 15.66 acres of woods, water, and quiet.
An exquisite three-bedroom Cape-style residence, this property is poised upon four pristine acres on Studio Hill. Constructed in 1990 and meticulously enhanced by an expansive great room addition in 1993, this move-in ready home offers a sophisticated blend of classic design and modern amenity. The sun-drenched, open concept floor plan commences with a welcoming living room, anchored by a handsome wood-burning fireplace. The kitchen features elegant granite countertops with stainless steel appliances, with sliding glass doors providing seamless ingress to the deck for al fresco dining. The adjacent dining area flows effortlessly into the main living space, providing an ideal layout for both intimate dinners and larger holiday gatherings. The architectural centerpiece of the home is the impressive post and beam great room. The main level is further distinguished by a primary bedroom suite complete with a private walk-in closet, which facilitates convenient single-level living. The first floor also hosts the laundry facility and provides access to the attached two-car garage. The upper level is thoughtfully configured with two guest bedrooms and a full bath. Refinished hardwood flooring graces the entire residence. The property's beautifully manicured grounds are framed by natural woodlands, creating a picturesque sanctuary and an exceptional setting for observing local wildlife and birdwatching.
West Wind Hill, a bespoke country estate on 389 acres sits on the crest of a plateau overlooking panoramic protected views. Classic stone and shingle manor house with formal courtyard sited perfectly to experience spectacular sunsets and fairytale mists combined with the upmost in privacy. Access is via a private gated road that winds through trees, past old stone walls with glimpses of open meadow, and serene pond. Spacious rooms perfect for entertaining include a great room with a soaring peaked ceiling and a 20' stone fireplace, sun-filled formal dining room with three exposures, huge Chef's kitchen with a massive stone fireplace and adjoining catering kitchen. Beautiful reclaimed chestnut floors, exquisite detailing and banks of windows and French doors. The paneled library, office and primary bedroom suite are located on the first floor in a private wing of the house. Billiard room, complete with mini-kitchen, full bath and adjoining guest bedroom. Second-floor primary guest room with soaking tub and deck with views. Two bedroom suites with en-suite bathrooms, charming bedroom and an office complete this floor. Lower level with a media room, half-bath, wine tasting room and wine cellar with adjoining prep kitchen. Laundry room, craft room and gym. Beautiful stone steps lead to a stunning pool & pool house with full kitchen & tennis court. Two building maintenance court contains a pumping system for irrigating the lawns and gardens.
Overlooking neighboring pastureland and set on 5+ private acres with a small pond, this three-bedroom cottage is rich in charm and character. A gracious foyer welcomes you into a sitting room with fireplace and built-ins, and an adjacent formal dining room framed by handsome casement windows. The spacious kitchen offers a center island and sunny breakfast area, opening seamlessly to an outdoor bluestone patio. A vaulted living room, anchored by a second fireplace, steps out to the screened porch and enjoys commanding mountain views. Two main-level bedrooms share a full bath, while the upstairs primary suite features a vaulted ceiling and private bath with soaking tub and separate shower. A detached one-car garage completes the offering. Ideally located minutes to the Village of Kent with easy access to Metro-North, this is a wonderful Litchfield Hills retreat-under two hours from NYC.
"The Falls." Prominent Modernist Architect, Charles Gwathmey of Guggenheim Museum renovation fame, designed this masterpiece in one of the most beautiful locations, offering dramatic views, cascading waterfall, nestled on 40+ acres of beautifully landscaped grounds with serene stream and extensive stonework. The property boasts a breathtaking western view of the Litchfield Hills. Just minutes to Kent Center with Swyft, Wilson's and great shopping, this exceptional offering provides tranquil escape while remaining close to vibrant shops and renowned award winning restaurants and just 90 minutes from NYC. Step inside and discover a light filled haven with soaring ceilings and curved walls and a stunning view of the waterfall from the Living room, which opens on to a picturesque stone terrace overlooking the babbling brook. A Michael Arad-designed addition of a full bedroom suite complete with office and captivating vistas. A tennis court, gorgeously designed pool and spa, acres of meadows and rolling landscape make this the perfect estate. A natural planted roof, and Deborah Nevins-designed park, gardens, perennial paths. The Stephen Sills designed interior spaces complement the curved walls, glass-covered corridor,
Set well back from the road across Bull Mountain Brook is this incredibly private brookside home on South Kent's lauded Geer Mountain Rd. Perched over the brook the house offers 1750 sq. ft. of wood floors, three fireplaces, open floorplan and plenty of windows for views and sunlight. There are three bedrooms with the primary on the main level for ease and comfort. The screened porch offers a blissful retreat set above the babbling brook. The brook meanders through the lightly wooded 2.13 acres that features mature professionally landscaped grounds and a canvas of native trees and shrubs. Easy to maintain and even easier to enjoy.
Escape to this mountaintop retreat with sweeping, unobstructed views located off one of the most desirable scenic roads in the Litchfield Hills. Set in complete privacy, this four-bedroom home offers a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication with an open-concept layout designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The chef's kitchen, featuring a central island, flows seamlessly into a cozy reading nook with fireplace, a screened porch, and a dining area that opens to an expansive deck overlooking the breathtaking vistas. The spacious living room, anchored by a striking fieldstone fireplace, also connects to the deck and includes a charming home office. Upstairs, the primary suite offers a private balcony, spa-like bath with soaking tub, and walk-in closet. An additional ensuite bedroom, two more bedrooms with a shared full bath, and convenient laundry complete the upper level. The walkout lower level provides versatile living space, currently used as a media room and gym, and includes a full bath. Located just minutes from the shops and restaurants of Kent's vibrant village center-and only two hours from New York City-this property is the ultimate country retreat.
Incredible opportunity in Kent featuring breathtaking westerly views and over 50 acres of land. The property offers a charming cottage with an open-concept living and kitchen area that leads out to an elevated deck, perfect for taking in the stunning mountain scenery. You can either expand the existing cottage or use it as a guest house while building your dream country home. Additionally, there's a detached barn with a wood shop and three garage bays. The land boasts a wonderful mix of open pasture and mature woodlands. Follow a meandering wood road through the forest to a picturesque brook, which forms the headwaters of the renowned Kent Falls. Located under two hours from NYC and just minutes from the village of New Preston and Lake Waramaug, this property offers endless possibilities in an ideal setting.
Kent is located in Connecticut. Kent, Connecticut has a population of 2,970. Kent is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 18.94% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.17%.
The median household income in Kent, Connecticut is $89,348. The median household income for the surrounding county is $84,797 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Kent is 56.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.8 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.1 inches per year, with 48 inches of snow per year.
