Sophisticated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath Bensonwood-designed home, beautifully situated on the banks of the Housatonic River featuring a heated gunite 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. 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 oak flooring. A vaulted ceiling and custom shelving in the living room generously open out to a screen porch complete with a fireplace. Chef’s kitchen is open to the dining and living area. An expansive white oak island, pendant lights, and open shelving anchor the kitchen. Silestone surfaces, white oak cabinetry, and floating shelves surround stainless Bluestar appliances. 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, 3 bdrms a recreational room, 2 full baths, and laundry room. Attached 2-car garage with an EV charge station. **Furnishings available for purchase**

Interior

  • AppliancesElectric Range, Wall Oven, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • BasementNone
  • FlooringWood
  • HeatingHot Air, Electric
  • FireplaceFireplaces: 1
  • Disability FeatureHandicap Access
  • LaundryLower Level
  • A/CCentral Air
  • GeneralAuto Garage Door Opener, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • RoomsGreenhouse, Laundry Room, Mud Room
  • Eco/Green FeatureSolar
  • Half Baths1

Exterior

  • GeneralBarn, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Porch, Shed, Underground Sprinkler, Underground Utilities
  • StyleCape Cod
  • Other StructuresNo
  • ParkingParking spaces: 0
  • PoolIn Ground Pool, Heated Pool, Salt Water, Gunite
  • ImprovementsNone

Construction

  • RoofingMetal
  • WindowsCrankout, Double Hung
  • GeneralFrame, 2 Stories, Cape, Poured Concrete

Location

  • Originating MLSColumbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS
  • School DistrictIchabod Crane
  • CountyLitchfield
  • Road/AccessMunicipal Street, Paved Road
  • HOA AmenitiesNone

Lot

  • Zoning2, 873073
  • ViewCountry, Far Reaching, Neighborhood, Parklike
  • RestrictionsRegulated Historic District
  • DrivewayCrushed Stone
  • Current UseLiquor store/ Interior Design
  • TopographyUsable

Utilities

  • UtilitiesNone/ Unknown
  • WaterPrivate Well
  • SewerSeptic

Financial

  • SourceColumbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS
  • Buyers Agent Compensation2.5
  • ExclusionsFreezer in basement

Listing History

  • 04/05/2024Sold
  • 03/19/2024Pending
  • 03/05/2024Backup
  • 09/05/2023$2,645,000 @ $867 per ft² 6.37%
  • 06/05/2023$2,825,000 @ $926 per ft² 4.07%
  • 05/03/2023$2,945,000 @ $965 per ft²
  • 05/03/2023Active

Property Features

  • 2
  • 2 Stories
  • 2.5
  • 873073
  • Auto Garage Door Opener
  • Barn
  • Cape
  • Cape Cod
  • Central Air
  • Columbia Greene Northern Dutchess MLS
  • Country
  • Crankout
  • Crushed Stone
  • Double Hung
  • Electric
  • Far Reaching
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Frame
  • Freezer in basement
  • French Doors
  • Garden Area
  • Greenhouse
  • Guest House
  • Gunite
  • Handicap Access
  • Heated Pool
  • Hot Air
  • Ichabod Crane
  • In- Ground Pool
  • Laundry Room
  • Liquor store/ Interior Design
  • Litchfield
  • Lower Level
  • Metal
  • Mud Room
  • Municipal Street
  • Neighborhood
  • No
  • None/ Unknown
  • Open Floor Plan
  • Parking spaces: 0
  • Parklike
  • Paved Road
  • Porch
  • Poured Concrete
  • Private Well
  • Regulated Historic District
  • Salt Water
  • Security System
  • Septic
  • Shed
  • Solar
  • Underground Sprinkler
  • Underground Utilities
  • Usable
  • Wood

Residential Info

Property Details

Address: 492 Route 7, Sharon, Connecticut 06069