The charm of yesteryear abounds throughout this historical property. Originally a Grist Mill dating back to 1880, this building has been transformed into a nostalgic home filled with purposeful antiques and charm. A large, sun filled space is occupied by the owner. Open floor plans on the first and second floors are divided into functional living space rooms. A beautiful hemlock wooden beam staircase with wrought iron railings leads upstairs to potentially two bedrooms with a sitting room and full bath or one bedroom, a bright studio work space and sitting room. A full bath complete with soaking tub positioned to watch the stars! Great sunset views from the large westerly windows in the bedroom/studio. The sitting area upstairs and living area downstairs both have propane heating stoves that make this home especially cozy. There is an in-law one bedroom apartment that is currently rented until February, 2025. A pull down staircase accesses the third floor which could be accessed for many purposes. There is also an additional attic storage room included with each unit. Storage abounds! Appliances in both units are included in sale. Full house generator. Underneath the house are three garage bays to complete this amazing property. You must visit this property to appreciate the charm that radiates throughout! All room measurements are approximate.
Welcome to Sunhaven. The Main house: Enter the front door and your eyes are pulled into light drenched living room. Dramatic with large windows, high ceilings and a wood burning stove for winter evenings. The plaster walls throughout set the mood of a chic, streamlined home. The inviting living room opens up to an open concept dining area. It's easy to imagine entertaining in this comfortable space as a set of French doors open onto a lovely stone patio surrounded by perennial gardens. The kitchen is expansive with an eat in area or reading nook. The kitchen features cherry cabinetry, a custom wood live edge slab on the bar area, eco friendly paperstone counters and farmhouse sink. There is also a cosy den and half bath. Upstairs features the primary which has its own private balcony for morning coffee and views of Haystack Mountain, a large walk-in closet and en suite bath with spacious shower. Two additional bedrooms on the floor are spacious and bright and each include their own private loft space on the third floor and share a hall bath. The lower level with stylish concrete floors proves to have additional flex space to be used however is needed. The main room with a walk out to the lower level could serve as an additional living room or gym. There are two additional rooms that are currently being used as an office and work / gear room. The lower level also includes a half bath and laundry.
FAWN CREST is privately located with 800' of direct water-frontage, and stunning views overlooking crystal clear private Doolittle Lake. The property offers seven lush acres surrounded by hundreds of acres of private forest, trails, and hidden vignettes. The home offers 4,836 sq. ft. 4 bedrooms plus a maid/housekeeper's room, 4 and one-half baths, spacious light-filled rooms with soaring ceilings, a balcony and abundant custom details throughout, and a chef's kitchen. Doolittle Lake offers seclusion, privacy, fresh air, and the best of country living. The property offers a serene environment, yet just a short drive to the historic village of Norfolk CT with Yale Summer Music and Art campus, dining, shopping, and recreational activities. Located in the foothills of the Berkshires and everything the Berkshires has to offer; just a short drive to Great Barrington (with its numerous restaurants and its famous farmer's market), the annual Tanglewood Summer Music Festival in Lenox, Mass., multiple ski mountains, and various options for fruit picking and only two and a half hours from NYC. The lake is one of the most pristine in the state of Connecticut and provides a variety of activities or complete seclusion, and is filled with abundant wildlife, doe and fawns, and the occasional moose. FAWN CREST is a world unto itself.
Wonderfully maintained Colonial built in 1859 on a beautiful and private lot on the outskirts of Norfolk. Listen to the sounds of the Blackberry River while enjoying the professionally landscaped, fully fenced-in back yard. There are 4 nicely sized Bedrooms, a lovely, comfortable kitchen, a living room that opens to the dining room, 1 1/2 bathrooms and a separate 2 car garage. Many updates including: whole house automatic generator fueled by a 500 gallon buried propane tank, Buderus boiler with warming hot water, cast iron radiators, 2 zones for heat, upgraded electric with 200 amps, replacement windows, a flu for a propane stove in both the living room and the primary bedroom, lots of added insulation, a whole house attic fan, vinyl siding, newer asphalt shingle roof on the house and garage. There are charming glassed-in porches on the front entry and the rear entry. This is a terrific and comfortable home!
Vintage colonial lovingly restored in the historic distric of Norfolk. Keeping historic charm with tasteful updates. Interior painted with neutral colors and re-finished & some new hardwood flooring. Large living room w/fireplace, builtins and picture window overlooking 10+ acres in the hills of Litchfield, formal dining room w/corner hutch & french doors leading to a new private patio. Brand new kitchen with shaker style cabinets, granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Fist floor also includes large sitting room with french doors that could easily be converted into primary bedroom. Grand staircase leads to the 2nd level with 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths that have been updated and including clawfoot bathtub. Walkup attic has been finished and is a great area for office/study. Walkout basement area great for storage and has updated electrical, 2 brand new oil fired heating systems and tanks. Exterior updates include new windows, paint,driveway,front walk, fence and septic tank. contact agent for full list of repairs on this special home.
Norfolk is located in Connecticut. Norfolk, Connecticut 06058has a population of 1,442. Norfolk 06058 is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 25.06% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 29.59%.
The median household income in Norfolk, Connecticut 06058 is $74,844. The median household income for the surrounding county is $76,438 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Norfolk 06058 is 54.1 years.
The average high temperature in July is 77.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.1 inches per year, with 78.4 inches of snow per year.
