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Newtown, CT / SOLD
29 Taunton Hill RoadNewtown, CT 06470
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Sale Price$1,450,000ClosedJanuary 2, 2025
Open house
Our Take
29 Taunton Hill Road in Newtown is a 1757-built home with four bedrooms and three full and one half bath on 2.14 acres. The property retains beams, hardwood floors, fireplaces, and other period character while incorporating contemporary functionality. A level parcel has original stone walls, land-conservancy buffering, a private yard, bluestone patio, and screened porch. The property also includes a rebuilt former Quebec dairy barn used as a great room, plus a heated garage for four to five vehicles and a loft with a full bathroom.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #24028298- Bedrooms
- 4
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 1 half
- Square feet
- 5,323
- Year built
- 1757
- Acres
- 2.14
- Property taxes
- $16,697
July 2024-June 2025
What stands out
- Bluestone patio and screened porch in the private yard
- Rebuilt former Quebec dairy barn as a great room
- Heated garage accommodating four to five vehicles
- Loft above the garage with a complete bathroom
- Original stone walls and land-conservancy buffer
- White oak, chestnut, and wide pine floors and beams
Read the full listing description
While originally built in 1757, this extraordinary home is the perfect blend of historic elegance and contemporary functionality with the only features over 25 years old being the beautiful beams, hardwood floors, fireplaces and charm! This completely updated, antique masterpiece is nestled on a level 2+ acre parcel surrounded by original stone walls and buffered by land conservancy. The completely private yard includes a blue stone patio and screened in porch perfect for entertaining. Enjoy tranquil mornings and evenings with the privacy and beauty this property affords. The white oak/chestnut and wide pine wooden floors and beams throughout the entire home create a warm and inviting ambiance. The stunning "barn" or great room, a former dairy barn from Quebec, Canada, was rebuilt on the property and is an ideal setting to host indoor gatherings. Car enthusiasts will appreciate the expansive, heated garage addition that accommodates four to five vehicles. Above the garage is a spacious 1000 sq foot loft with a complete bathroom which has endless possibilities for in-laws, guest quarters or home office. Whether you are looking for a forever home or weekend retreat, this home promises an unparalleled living experience. With its bucolic setting just minutes from town in the sought after Taunton Lake area, it is conveniently located with quick access to exit 9 off Interstate 84. This gem is truly the best of both worlds and a must see!
Schools
- Elementary
- Head O'Meadow
- Middle
- Newtown
- High
- Newtown
Schools as reported by SmartMLS. Confirm attendance assignments with the district.
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Closed price | $1,450,000 | |
| Original list price | $1,590,000 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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View sold homes in Newtown →*Estimate: $1,450,000 closed price × assumed 2.5% buyer-agent commission × 30% rebate = $10,875. Actual savings depend on the final purchase price and commission Cress receives. The assumed commission is not a representation of this listing's offered or actual compensation. This is a hypothetical estimate, not a rebate paid on this sale.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Kate Geerer
SmartMLS · Listing #24028298 · Closed
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