146 Taunton Hill Rd, Newtown, CT 06470

This custom built home offers a master craftman's timeless design with plenty of comfortable & highly livable space. Tucked away in the desirable Taunton neighborhood on 2+ lush acres, a 3500+ sq ft Colonial stands tall & accompanied by a cozy guest cottage (Barnage), an additional 34 x 30 barn/2 car garage and quaint potting shed. Main house welcomes you w/ stone walls and walk way, Pergola and a covered wrap-around porch. Main level living room features wall to wall book shelves w/ plenty of windows. Kitchen and dining room w/field stone gas fireplace sprawl into great room boasting generously sized windows, 2nd high efficiency wood burning field stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings and built-ins. Upper level has three bedrooms with built-ins and large closets, laundry room and two updated bathrooms. Lower level is 918 s/f finished with large rec room and separate exercise room that could be used as additional bedroom, plenty of closets/storage and two separate entrances to this grand lower level bonus space. Barnage/Guest cottage is complete with studio room, fireplace, full bath and two car garage and workshop. Additional 2 car garage/barn has plenty of storage space. Three-season porch, deck w/outdoor bar, hot tub and stone patio with firepit surrounded by beautifully landscaped yard completes this oasis. This property is full of charm and has lots of niches and nooks! Pride of ownership and a special place where home always felt like a vacation is awaiting your arrival! This property has a four bedroom septic. Cottage/studio could be an office, artist workshop, nanny quarters or guest house. *Barnage/Guest Cottage was featured in the book "Garage - Reinventing the Place We Park" by Kira Obolensky which is displayed for viewing in the kitchen of the home. Also available, a copy of the July 2011 newspaper article with history of the fine craftsmanship of this home.