Private, Pristine and Protected, is this property on nearly 80 acres located off a scenic country road with two ponds, old stone walls, a circa 1790 Antique farmhouse and Barn needing complete renovation or possible removal. This unique property has never been on the market prior and includes 5 separate parcels consisting of house and barn on 40 acres along with a 20 acre parcel, a 7 acre parcel and a 12 acre parcel plus a small access parcel to state forest. All to be sold as one. This creates a number of future potential uses for the next owner; Create an estate or donate some of the land to a Land trust, or gift to others, land Bank the parcels as a tax shelter, or develop as an investment. Each parcel is beautiful with stunning forest and woodland features. There are two meadow areas, a big pond and a small pond once seen from the house that needs reclaiming. All of the lots have road frontage. These are all raw unimproved lots rich with nature, mostly level with filtered Sun and Moon light. Peace and Quiet reign here! The location is just minutes to the charming towns of Warren, Kent, and Washington with Town access to the best beach on Lake Waramaug. The property borders both Warren Land Trust and CT State Forest. This truly is very rare find incredibly well priced. A once in a Blue Moon Opportunity. The property will be sold "AS IS".
Reverie Farm is a rare historic estate with a rich legacy, formerly the residence of celebrated artist Cleve Gray and renowned author Francine du Plessix. Encompassing over 96 acres across multiple parcels, the property sits atop a picturesque hill, offering exceptional light and sweeping views of hay fields, ponds, gardens, and stone walls, with walking trails meandering throughout. The estate's main house, built in 1799, has been meticulously updated, combining modern luxury with historic elegance. It boasts seven bedrooms, many of them en suite, along with eight fireplaces, beamed ceilings, and wide-board floors. The main level includes a formal dining room, library, living room, and a guest suite. A screened porch opens to a heated gunite pool and patio, perfect for relaxation. The property features several distinctive outbuildings, including two apartments, a stunning three-bedroom guest house, a caretaker's residence, and Cleve Gray's artist studio-housed in a repurposed cow barn with a soaring open space. Francine's private writer's studio sits just across the driveway, offering a tranquil workspace. Outdoor amenities include a quick ride to Lake Waramaug, a tennis court, gardens, fruit trees, and a newly added wood-shake roof on the main house, with metal roofs on outbuildings. Reverie Farm is ideal for those seeking both privacy, adventure and serenity, with each corner of the estate echoing a legacy of creativity and refined country living.
Listed on the CT Historic Register, the home was built 1851 by Milton & John Curtiss who established a successful farm. The remarkably well-preserved farmhouse, together with the intact historic setting of open fields and A+ barns is a truly exceptional property with great investment potential or a country retreat. The barns have been well preserved which add to the property and make them architecturally significant as a Grand Revival style house. The house features a large kitchen with a commercial range and granite counters. Everything is up to date without having destroyed the integrity of this historic property. The outside amenities are superb with a large screened in porch, a patio area overlooking a formal garden and the orchards featuring apples, pears, raspberries and two beautiful chestnut trees providing shade for the backyard. It is situated on 42 acres to explore, great for hiking and cross country skiing. There is a swimmable pond and a gorge with a waterfall. The town beach is 2.2 miles away and has a lifeguard and picnic area. The home has a long standing rental income through AirBnB with reviews and bookings year round.
Family Compound - Iconic Boulders Lodge & Carriage House on Lake Waramaug, Washington, CT. A unique piece of American history with the extraordinary Boulders Lodge, an 8,000-square-foot masterpiece & its Carriage House, are less than 2 hours from New York City, beautifully situated on 10.2 landscaped acres abutting the 516-acre Macriscostas Preserve along the stunning shores of Lake Waramaug in Litchfield County. Originally constructed in 1895 by acclaimed architect Ehrick Rossiter in the Adirondack large stone and shingle, post-and-beam style, and impeccably renovated in 2014, the Boulders Lodge seamlessly blends historical charm with modern luxury, making it an ideal getaway, a permanent residence, or a family compound for generations. The Main House has 8 bedrooms/7.5 baths, large eat-in country kitchen w/fireplace, Great Room w/fieldstone fireplace, library w/fireplace & a family room w/wet bar. A large stone terrace w/built-in BBQ & 3 more porches overlook the lake. The adjacent Carriage House has 7 bedrooms,7.5 baths, 7 fireplaces, eat-in kitchen/family room w/fireplace, living room w/fieldstone fireplace & a charming 2-story barn. The sweeping 300 ft. of prime lake frontage has magical sunsets, a stationary dock & a 600 sq. ft. lakeside cabin approved for a 2nd floor expansion w/a small kitchen, bath & family room. Also on the property, a separate Guest House offers potential for a 3-4,000 sq. ft. expansion. A 1-acre wide lawn is ideal for a pool & tennis court. Rare.
Family Compound - Iconic Boulders Lodge on Lake Waramaug, Washington, CT. Discover a unique piece of American history with the extraordinary Boulders Lodge, an 8,000-square-foot masterpiece less than 2 hours from New York City, beautifully situated on 7 landscaped acres abutting the 516-acre Macriscostas Preserve along the stunning shores of Lake Waramaug in Litchfield County. Originally constructed in 1895 by acclaimed architect Ehrick Rossiter in the Adirondack large stone and shingle, post-and-beam style, and impeccably renovated in 2014, this remarkable property seamlessly blends historical charm with modern luxury, making it an ideal getaway, a permanent residence, or a family compound for generations. The Main House has 8 bedrooms/7.5 baths, large eat-in country kitchen w/ a fireplace, Great Room w/ a fieldstone fireplace, library w/ a fireplace & a family room w/ a wet bar. A large stone terrace w/built-in BBQ and 3 more porches overlook the lake. The 200 ft. of prime lake frontage has magical sunsets, a stationary dock & a 600 sq. ft. lakeside cabin, approved for a 2nd floor expansion to include a small kitchen, bath & family room. Also on the property, a separate Guest House offers potential for a 3-4,000 sq. ft. expansion. A 1-acre wide lawn is ideal for a tennis court &/or pool. The adjacent "Carriage House" is also available, offering an additional 7 bedrooms, a charming two-story barn, 3.2 acres, and another 100 feet of waterfront for ultimate family enjoyment.
Warren is located in Connecticut. Warren, Connecticut has a population of 1,383. Warren is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.51% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.17%.
The median household income in Warren, Connecticut is $133,125. 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 Warren is 51.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 78.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.3 inches per year, with 59.8 inches of snow per year.