Welcome to the Lorraine Thrall House, a historically significant 1810 Greek Revival home. The home is located on a bucolic country road in the Litchfield Hills. This elegant home sits on ten+ idyllic acres with magical landscaped gardens, mature specimen trees and a babbling brook. There are 2 large barns suitable for livestock, hay storage or reimagined as the party barn of your dreams. Iconic architectural details throughout, hardwood floors, tin ceilings and original door moldings and trim. This beautiful house boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 1/2 bathrooms, a generously-sized, remodeled kitchen; a formal living room; a den with a fireplace, and a large classic dining room with french doors that lead to an outdoor stone terrace. The house has been run in the last year as a successful Airbnb and wedding venue known as "Derbyshire Farm". A true gem of an antique that has been well maintained over the years. This stunning property has endless possibilities and is waiting on the next owners to make it their dream home.
Sold for $745,000 on 03/19/25
$745,000
40 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790
4beds
2,766sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1810
10 Acres Lot
$753,800 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$4,327 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 19, 2025 at 08:31am
Listed by:
The Rick Distel Team at Compass,
Compass Connecticut, LLC,
Listing Agent: Julie Einhorn, Co-Listing Agent: Rick Distel,
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with:
Amy Lapierre, RES.0813915
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24055584

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,766
- Total interior livable area: 2,766 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,766
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Brook
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 887398
- Zoning: R60
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Paddocks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1810
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Torrington
- Subdivision: Drakeville
Services availability

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