Impressive antique colonial tucked away in the Taunton Hill neighborhood of Newtown offering 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bathrooms, office, an incredible list of upgrades and more! The brand-new kitchen has vaulted ceilings, new flooring, large center island, solid Kingswood cabinets, cobalt blue Viking appliances and high end granite countertops. With the recent removal of a few walls, the kitchen opens fluidly to the den and breakfast nook. Depending on the occasion there is also a formal dining room with a fireplace for the perfect ambiance. Authentic wood floors sweep the entire house along with 3 fireplaces, one of which is in the master bedroom. The capacious main-level master bedroom suite offers vaulted ceilings, a sleek bathroom and a comfortable sitting area. Aside from the main house there are 3 additional outbuildings on the 1.2 acres; one of which is a guest cottage with a kitchenette & new flooring, another is currently being used as a gym but it can easily be used as a private office or studio & also has new flooring) and the last one is a spacious storage shed. Exceptional landscaping leads you around the property with private views of the gorgeous green lawn, flowering Cherry tree and Magnolia trees. Expansive Bluestone patio has a new firepit, hot tub and an enclosed fenced in lawn area. Additional 1.7 acre lot adjacent to this property is available for purchase as well. This home is a must see AND a must have! Marvin windows with trim in kitchen, den, informal dining room and dining room. New solid doors & trim (front, back and kitchen doors). New high quality lighting in many of the rooms, new steps to second floor and down to basement, spray foam insulation added (2020), new security system, new well water pump (2021), new flooring in guest cottages. also for sale with building lot 88 birch Hill road 1.63 acres for $1,050,000.
Off market
$1,191,900
157 Taunton Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06470
5beds
4,627sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1798
1.27 Acres Lot
$1,191,900 Zestimate®
$258/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 31, 2022 at 07:32am
Listed by:
Christine Fairchild,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Rogie Turco
Higgins Group Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170439148

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 586 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 29.3
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 146.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 11.8
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 162.21 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.11 x 14.6
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 178.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 15
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 281.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.4 x 11.1
Family room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 204.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 14.11
Family room
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 305.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 19.6
Kitchen
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 333.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 154.53 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.1 x 15.3
Office
- Features: Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 160.59 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.9 x 10.1
Other
- Level: Upper
- Area: 87.33 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7.1 x 12.3
Study
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 200.91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.1 x 11.1
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Wired for Data
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Unfinished,Concrete,Interior Entry,Garage Access
- Attic: Floored
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,627
- Total interior livable area: 4,627 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,627
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Attached, Unpaved, Garage Door Opener, Private, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Rain Gutters, Stone Wall
- Spa features: Heated
- Fencing: Stone
Lot
- Size: 1.27 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Level, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 213178
- Zoning: R-1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1798
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
Location
- Region: Newtown
- Subdivision: Taunton
Services availability

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