Overlea Manor, a meticulously maintained Brick Georgian Manor with a slate roof is an architectural gem in the Litchfield Hills within 2 hrs of NYC & Boston. This rare property is situated on 100 acres surrounded by professionally manicured, mature gardens overlooking spectacular mountain views and beautifully maintained wide trails allowing you to stroll through your own private woods to a waterfront rustic cabin with a dock. The pine forest is also ideal for cross-country skiing and horseback riding.

This home is designed for comfortable living and entertaining boasting 7 wood-burning fireplaces. One of the many attributes of this property is the Great Room with fireplaces at each end of the room offering tremendous space for large gatherings or intimate conversation. There are 10 French doors with southern exposure leading to the back terrace allowing for magnificent light throughout.

Completing the first floor is a cozy library, formal dining room, eat-in chef’s kitchen, scullery, wine cellar, mud room, and 2 powder rooms. The second and third floors offer 8 spacious bedrooms and 7 full bathrooms.

Pool house with an indoor pool, gym, living room, kitchen, and office/studio. An 18-hole golf course, 4 tennis courts, a pool, and a restaurant just minutes down the road at Crestbrook Park, and Hiking trails at the Mattatuck State Forest.

Ideally situated near private schools, and only 10-15 minutes to excellent dining and shopping in the villages of Litchfield, Morris, and Bantam.

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Residential Info

FIRST FLOOR

Entrance: vestibule
Living Room: 2 fireplaces
Library: Fireplace, built-ins
Dining Room: fireplace
Half Bath
Kitchen: Chef's kitchen, eat-in, wine cellar, fireplace
Scullery: Cabinets, wine fridge
Terrace: blue stone patio
Half Bath

SECOND & THIRD FLOOR

Primary Bedroom
Primary Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Bedroom
Full Bath
Office
Sitting Room
Staff Quarters

GARAGE

3-car attached garage

OUTBUILDING

Pool House with indoor pool, kitchen, living room, library, 2 full baths
Cottage on Smith Pond

FEATURES

Indoor Swimming Pool
Endless Trails
Pond
Professional Landscaping & Stone Walls

Property Details

Location: 1135 Northfield Road, Watertown, CT 06795
Land Size: 100.7 acres
Survey: yes
Zoning: R90
Water Frontage: Pond
Year Built: 1939
Square Footage: 7,924 sq ft - Main house & 4,500 sq ft Pool house
Total Rooms: 20
Bedrooms: 8
Bathrooms: 7 full & 2 half
Basement: Full
Generator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Foundation: Stone
Attic: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 7
Type of Floors: wood & tile
Windows: Double pane
Exterior: Brick
Driveway: Stone
Roof: Slate
Heat Type/ Fuel: Oil
Oil Tank(s): Basement
Air-Conditioning: Central Air and Mini Split Units
Hot water/ Gallon size: Domestic
Sewer: Septic
Water: Well
Appliances: refrigerator, 60" 6 burner gas range with griddle and grill, hood, wine fridge, dishwasher, washer & dryer
Exclusions: Some light fixtures, refer to list
Mil rate: $ 28.37 Date: 2024
Taxes: $ 41,805 Date: 2024
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Listing Type: Exclusive
Buyer Broker Compensation: 2.25%

Address: 1135 Northfield Road, Watertown, CT 06795