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Newtown, CT / SOLD
71 Birch Hill RoadNewtown, CT 06470
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Sale Price$575,000ClosedJanuary 13, 2022
Open house
Our Take
71 Birch Hill Road in western Newtown’s Taunton area is a three-bedroom, three-full-bath home on a level acre. Its open floor plan connects the living room, kitchen, and bright sunroom, while cathedral ceilings, skylights, and walls of windows bring in natural light. A remodeling and addition were completed in 2004. The lower level includes a garden potting room, workshop, home office or potential in-law space, and full bath. Outside are a perennial courtyard, stamped-concrete patio with stone pond and waterfall, private backyard, fruit trees, and a fenced vegetable garden.
At a glance
Closed · MLS #170383868- Bedrooms
- 3
- BathroomsBaths
- 3 full / 0 half
- Square feet
- 2,203
- Year built
- 1956
- Acres
- 1
- Property taxes
- $7,561
July 2021-June 2022
What stands out
- Perennial courtyard at the front entrance
- Open living room, kitchen, and sunroom
- Cathedral ceilings and skylights
- Stamped-concrete patio with stone pond and waterfall
- Private backyard for relaxing or entertaining
- Lower-level potting room and workshop
- Fenced vegetable garden
- Generator wiring, cedar closet, and safe
Read the full listing description
In the TAUNTON AREA OF WESTERN NEWTOWN this unique, architecturally interesting, 3BR, 3 Full Bath home situated on a level acre of land awaits its new owner!! The phenomenal perennial courtyard greets you as you approach the front door. The appealing open floor concept is noticed immediately upon entering the house. The living room is open to the kitchen, which flows into the bright sunroom. Cathedral ceilings, skylights & walls of windows enhance this home with an abundance of natural light. In 2004 a remodeling & addition was completed. Easy to maintain hardwood & porcellanto w/granite flooring is found throughout the house. Through the french doors in the master suite you can step out to the charming, spacious, stamped concrete patio adorned with a tranquil stone pond w/waterfall. You'll love relaxing, entertaining or watching the kids play in the large, private backyard. There are a variety of Asian pear trees & a mulberry tree on the property. A garden potting room is conveniently located in the lower level w/an outside entrance. A workshop, home office (or potential in-law, exercise room, man cave; use as you choose) & full bath are also on the walk-out lower level. In addition, there is a 20x20x8' (approx) fenced in vegetable garden for your horticulture pleasure. Added bonuses: wired for generator, a cedar closet & a safe. Enjoy country living in this perfect LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION for commuting down county, to Westchester County & 70 minutes to NYC!
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 | $575,000 | |
| Original list price | $459,999 |
Intermediate price changes and previous listings may not be included.
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Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
Lee Boyle
SmartMLS · Listing #170383868 · Closed
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