This exquisitely renovated historic saltbox 1741 home in Kent, CT offering 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths seamlessly blends vintage charm with modern comfort. Original fireplaces, rich wood paneling, and custom built-ins reflect its heritage, while the home is beautifully sited on a gentle rise with a classic fieldstone foundation, surrounded by lush, flower-filled gardens. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the light-filled interior features an open kitchen and great room with soaring vaulted ceilings, a convenient first-floor bedroom, and a formal dining room anchored by a dramatic fieldstone fireplace with rare recessed Dutch ovens; an authentic nod to the home's heritage. Modern upgrades including central air and a whole-house generator ensure year-round ease, while multiple living spaces provide flexibility for gathering or a quiet retreat. Outdoor living is equally exceptional. A bluestone patio and expansive terrace create the perfect setting for entertaining, overlooking the private heated gunite pool. Completing the property is a reconstructed guest cottage featuring 1 bedroom, office, and 1 full bath, ideal for guests or extended stays, along with a detached two-car garage. Just minutes from the heart of Kent's vibrant village, this exceptional home offers timeless character with elevated country living.
Welcome to 6A Birch Hill Lane in Kent, a rare opportunity to own a home with direct frontage on the scenic Housatonic River. If you have been dreaming about peaceful views, the sound of the water, and a setting that truly feels like an escape, this is it. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home offers 1,792 square feet of living space with a layout that is both practical and full of potential. The main level features a living room, dining room, kitchen, and a convenient half bathroom, creating a comfortable flow for everyday living. Upstairs you will find four bedrooms and a full bathroom, giving you flexibility for family, guests, or even a home office setup. Located in the charming town of Kent, you are close to local shops, restaurants, hiking trails, and everything that makes Litchfield County so desirable.
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.
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.
