Market Spotlight | Litchfield County, Connecticut

In the northwest corner of Connecticut lies a bucolic region of the state offering its residents year-round outdoor recreation, and an escape from the stresses of city life. Just 90 miles from Manhattan, Litchfield County is quickly becoming a popular destination for New Yorkers as an alternative to the Hamptons for a weekend getaway.

William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty sales associate Ira Goldspiel comments on what makes this area so attractive to buyers. “A big part of the culture here is nature,” Goldspiel said. “No matter what town you’re in, there’s always something special. We have lots of protected land, hiking trails and places to bike without automobile traffic. Plus, there are many lakes for swimming in the summertime and everything is really within minutes of any town.”

Kent, Connecticut

Kathryn Clair, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

The award-winning firm of Gray Organschi Architecture designed the inspirational main home and separate tennis house that grace this 70-acre property, highlighted by unlimited lake views. “It really is your own private resort,” says Kathryn Clair, a sales associate with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. “It’s a magical property in a quiet setting with prime access to the area’s many great farm to table restaurants.”

Mark Madonna & Jeffrey Phillips, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

Some of New England’s most picturesque views can be found at this resplendent country property encompassing over 12 acres of open pasture, surrounded by one of the county’s many land trusts. You’ll enjoy westerly and southerly views from the 19th century clapboard house, featuring exposed wood beams, a sun-drenched great room with one of three fireplaces and a trio of French doors opening to a stone terrace.

Washington, Connecticut

Bonnie Garguilo & Larry Garguilo, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

Originally known as the Mitchell Farm, this iconic 219-acre equestrian estate was once owned by a prominent and wealthy family who were early settlers in Washington. The architectural integrity of this antique home has been preserved through the Corinthian columns on the portico, and the leaded tracery transom above the front door. Equestrian amenities include four horse barns, and a combined 33 stalls that are surrounded by acres of verdant pastures and a riding ring.

Ira Goldspiel & Howard Schissler, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

This antique stone house originally built in 1799 has quite the pedigree, with the famous painter Cleve Gray and Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer Francine du Plessix Gray numbering among its owners. The current seller embarked on a total renovation in 2015, maintaining its authenticity while ensuring its ability to endure well into the future. The light-filled main farmhouse has beamed ceilings, wide-board wood floors, eight fireplaces, a screened-in porch and a renovated kitchen.

Rick Distel & Fred Bond, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty 

Designed by the internationally renowned architectural firm Fairfax & Sammons, this Palladian villa epitomizes country living. A private driveway winds through woodlands and meadows peppered with native mountain laurel. The home’s landscape is a work of art with elements such as the sundial designed by the home’s architect and the four sections of the parterre garden that are woven with mature trained boxwood, barberry and juniper in a “knot” pattern.

This guest blog was provided by Tyler R. Morrissey, William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. Explore more homes throughout Litchfield County, Connecticut.