Presenting a rare and unique opportunity, this sophisticated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Bensonwood-designed home, built by Hudson Valley Preservation, located in Sharon, CT, is beautifully situated on the banks of the Housatonic River and features a heated gunite saline pool. Bensonwood uses Net Zero design principles and no fossil fuels, with the intent of living lightly off the land. Triple-glazed windows and thick, super-insulated walls provide consistent indoor temperatures all year long. Energy/heat recovery air ventilation provides a constant flow of fresh, filtered air, especially important when outdoor air quality is poor. A bank of solar panels ensures reduced operational costs.

Post and beam construction offers an open floor plan. The light-filled main level features clean lines,  timbers, and white oak flooring. A vaulted ceiling and custom shelving in the living room generously open out to a screen porch complete with a wood-burning fireplace. A chef’s dream kitchen is open to the dining area and living room. An expansive white oak island with seating for four, pendant lights, and open shelving anchors the kitchen. Silestone surfaces, white oak cabinetry, and floating shelves surround stainless Bluestar appliances and a powerful induction range top. A fully equipped galley-style butler’s pantry is opposite the kitchen. The spacious primary ensuite bedroom is located on the main floor with glass doors opening out to a private patio with eastern views of the river.

A wide oak staircase leads to the second floor, offering an open landing with office space, three bedrooms, a media/recreational room, 2 full baths, and a laundry room. There is an attached extra-deep two-car garage with an EV charging station. Enjoy the serene sounds and all seasons overlooking the Housatonic River, labeled “one of the crown jewels” for fly fishing, or simply relax on the deck by the river and enjoy the birds as the Housatonic whispers by. Ideally situated near the many private and public schools, Catamount Ski Area and Aerial Park, and the villages of Salisbury, CT, Millerton, NY, Great Barrington, MA, and Wassaic Train Station.

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FIRST FLOOR

Entrance: 8' Custom-built white oak door, porcelain tile
Living Room: Open to kitchen and dining room, vaulted ceiling, oak flooring, timbers, open shelving
Dining Room: Open to kitchen and living room, oak flooring, triple sliding doors open out to patio and pool
Kitchen: Open to dining and living room, oak flooring, white oak cabinets, 10' island with open shelves and seating, Silestone countertops and pendant lights, floating shelves, Stainless Blue Star appliances, induction stove top
Butlers Pantry: Galley style, oak flooring, stainless sink, pantry, dishwasher, wine cooler, microwave, refrigerated drawers
Screen-in Porch: Vaulted ceiling, wood burning fireplace, Ipe wood flooring, East facing overlooking the Housatonic River
Half Bath: Pocket door, porcelain tile, vanity, and mirror with tiled accent wall.
Primary Ensuite Bedroom: Oak flooring, walk-in closet, double glass doors open to patio overlooking the river.
Ensuite bath with double vanities, porcelain tile floors, and walk-in tiled shower

SECOND FLOOR

Open Lofted Landing: Office Space, sitting area, oak flooring, skylights
Bedroom: Oak flooring, South facing, large windows
Bedroom: Oak flooring, South facing, large windows
Bedroom: Oak flooring, North facing, off the media/rec room
Media/Rec. Room: Oak flooring, large windows, vaulted ceiling
Full Bath: Off hallway, porcelain tiles, single vanity, walk-in tiled shower
Full Bath: Off media/rec. room, single vanity, custom cabinetry, porcelain tile, tiled tub/shower
Laundry Area: In hallway with custom cabinetry

GARAGE

Two-car attached garage built extra deep for storage. Walk out to the patio, EV charging station

FEATURES

Unilux triple-glazed mid-mount windows
Energy recovery ventilation system
Port Orford vertical cedar siding
Solar panels
Generac full house generator
Sonos sound system throughout house and pool area
Heated gunite saline swimming pool

Property Details

Location: 492 Route 7, Sharon, CT 06069
Land Size: 4.75  +/- Map: 23  Lot: 3
Vol.: 211 Page: 74
Zoning: RR1
Additional Land Available: No
Water Frontage: Yes
Year Built: 2022
Square Footage: 3,051
Total Rooms: 6  BRs:BAs: 3.5
Foundation: concrete
Laundry Location: Second Floor
Number of Fireplaces: One
Floors: White Oak
Windows:  Unilux triple-glazed mid-mount
Exterior: Port Orford Cedar vertical siding
Garage: Attached  (2 cars) with EV charger, extra deep
Driveway: Asphalt
Gutters: metal
Roof: Metal standing seam
Heat: Forced Air, Electric
Bank of Solar Panels
Air-Conditioning: Central
Hot water: electric
Plumbing: mixed
Electric: 200 amp
Cable: yes
Generator: Generac full house generator
Alarm System: yes
Septic System
Water: Well
Taxes: $9537.00 Date: 2022
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Listing Agent: Elyse Harney Morris & Colleen Vigeant
Listing Type: Exclusive

Address: 492 Route 7, Sharon, CT 06069