Nestled on 6.5 serene acres next to the Fresh Meadows open space in Cheshire, CT, this worldclass property offers privacy, peace and elegance. The home boasts 4,896 sq ft of living space, complemented by an additional 4,400 sq ft dedicated to studios, a gym, garages, a woodshop, and ample storage - perfect for working from home or pursuing hobbies. Designed by Tom Pritchard and Edward Tufte, the property features a thoughtful kitchen, spacious dining area, visitor suite, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a network of walking trails. The entire property exudes a park-like charm with practical features like a swimming pool, natural windbreaks of trees, stone walls and high ground reducing risk of flooding. The location is enhanced by Cheshire's highly-rated schools. This home was the residence of Yale Professor Edward Tufte for over 40 years. Renowned as the "Galileo of Graphics" (Bloomberg) and the "da Vinci of Data" (NY Times), Tufte used this space as a creative haven, writing and designing six acclaimed books, crafting sculptures, and planning his 234-acre art park at Hogpen Hill Farms in Litchfield County. The property is 15 miles from Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital, 5 miles from Quinnipiac University, and within easy reach of Wesleyan University and major airports. New York City and Boston are both accessible in under two hours by car or train, making this an ideal location for those seeking a balance of rural tranquility and urban accessibility.
Under contract
Price cut: $200K (3/25)
$1,200,000
1161 Sperry Road, Cheshire, CT 06410
3beds
8,558sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6.59 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$140/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Swimming poolVisitor suiteStone wallsSerene acresBeautifully landscaped groundsPark-like charmNatural windbreaks of trees
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Listing updated: May 22, 2025 at 05:59am
Listed by:
Derek Greene,
Derek Greene
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24067776

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Central Vacuum
- Basement: Partial,Heated
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 8,558
- Total interior livable area: 8,558 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,896
- Finished area below ground: 3,662
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 6.59 Acres
- Features: Secluded
Details
- Parcel number: 2341776
- Zoning: R-80
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Cheshire
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $140/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $572,670
- Annual tax amount: $15,726
- Date on market: 1/9/2025
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