Nestled in the heart of the completely private 1700 acres of the Doolittle Lake Company woods on 2 parcels, this 100 acre 5,670 sq ft beautifully maintained 1780 center hall colonial boasts colonial & art deco architectural details. Moved to its current location in the 1930s NY architect Robert Carrere renovations include generous reception rooms, wide red pine floors, high ceilings, 2 wet bars, 9 wood burning fireplaces. Rotary dial phones, butler bells, & other period details capture the charm of the 1930s. Gourmet kitchen with fireplace custom cabinetry, a fish sink on the back porch for cleaning trout! Elegant sunny dining room & breakfast terrace with herb garden. Sun porch glass doors open to stone walled perennial gardens & pool. Dramatic arches & vaulted ceiling adorn the poolhouse with kitchenette, 1/2 bath, dressing rooms & outdoor shower. Custom oval gunite heated pool. Main bedroom with private sitting area, fireplace & steam shower, 3 large ensuite bedrooms with fireplaces, playroom and laundry on upper floor. Ensuite studio above heated garage. Ownership includes all benefits of hunting, fishing, boating, hiking in this private community on pristine lake & pond. Available caretaking service make maintaining this beautiful home stress free. Enjoy year round peaceful lake area living on unique private estate in gorgeous Doolittle Lake Woods located 2 1/2 hours from Boston or NY. Agent Owned.

Interior

  • GeneralAuto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Pre-wired, Security System
  • RoomsMud Room, Wine Cellar
  • AppliancesOven/ Range, Range Hood, Subzero, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer, Dryer
  • LaundryUpper Level
  • BasementCrawl Space, Partial, Full, Interior Access, Dirt Floor, Concrete Floor, Full With Walk- Out
  • A/CNone
  • HeatingHot Water, Radiant, Oil
  • FireplaceFireplaces: 9
  • Half Baths1

Exterior

  • GeneralTerrace, Shed, Fruit Trees, Porch, Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, French Doors
  • StyleColonial
  • PoolGunite, Heated, Pool House, Safety Fence, In Ground Pool

Construction

  • RoofingAsphalt Shingle

Location

  • HOAYes
  • HOA AmenitiesLake/ Beach Access, 6500.0, Annually
  • CountyLitchfield

Lot

  • ZoningPer Town, 2197246

Utilities

  • WaterPrivate Water System
  • SewerSeptic

Listing History

  • 07/24/2024$4,995,000 @ $881 per ft² 3.94%
  • 05/24/2024$5,200,000 @ $917 per ft²
  • 05/24/2024Active

Property Features

  • 2197246
  • 6500.0
  • Annually
  • Asphalt Shingle
  • Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Cable - Pre-wired
  • Colonial
  • Concrete Floor
  • Crawl Space
  • Dirt Floor
  • Fireplaces: 9
  • French Doors
  • Fruit Trees
  • Full
  • Full With Walk- Out
  • Garden Area
  • Gunite
  • Gutters
  • Heated
  • Hot Water
  • In- Ground Pool
  • Interior Access
  • Lake/ Beach Access
  • Litchfield
  • Mud Room
  • Oil
  • Partial
  • per town
  • Pool House
  • Porch
  • Private Water System
  • Radiant
  • Safety Fence
  • Security System
  • Septic
  • Shed
  • Stone Wall
  • Terrace
  • Upper Level
  • Wine Cellar

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Property Details

Address: 210 Doolittle Drive, Norfolk, Connecticut 06058