Hydrangea Hill - Elegance, style, grace, comfort, space, and convenience. Located on a private road and completely private 5.03 sun drenched acres. Adorned by hydrangea and specimen plantings, this 13-room, 5 bedrooms, 4.2 bath shingle and stone custom colonial is sure to please. Just the right formality, the living and dining rooms with fireplaces are accented with gorgeous crown molding, wide trim, inlaid wood floors and french doors. The generously sized two-story coffered ceiling family room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace and efficient woodstove insert and walls of glass make it special. The spacious eat-in kitchen with large island, lots of storage, Corian and granite counters, Viking, Subzero and Bosch appliances and dry bar meets any chef’s requirements. French doors open to the office/library with more tall windows, wood floor and custom built-ins. Also on the main level two powder rooms, laundry and mudroom. The primary bedroom includes fireplace, tray ceiling, full bath, two sinks, Jacuzzi, separate shower, and dressing room. There are two en suite bedrooms, and two bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath and a sitting area with custom shelving. The four bay garage is attached. Exterior includes two-story Country Carpenters, Inc. barn, an antique two story barn, bluestone patios, sprawling lawn, professional gardens, in ground gunite pool with spa and generator. Property backs up to open space.
Sold for $1,330,000 on 03/12/24
$1,330,000
55 Chestnut Tree Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
5beds
7,762sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
5.03 Acres Lot
$1,471,300 Zestimate®
$171/sqft
$7,257 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,471,300
$1.32M - $1.63M
$7,257/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: July 09, 2024 at 08:18pm
Listed by:
Maria Taylor 203-578-0397,
Klemm Real Estate Inc 860-868-7313,
Claudine McHugh 203-228-7000,
Klemm Real Estate Inc
Bought with:
David Krasnoff, RES.0806828
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170590955
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Full Bath, Hydro-Tub, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 360 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 24
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 196 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: High Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Jack & Jill Bath
- Level: Upper
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 280 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 20
Family room
- Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 460 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 23
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Sliders, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 459 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 27
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Fireplace, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 22
Loft
- Features: High Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 16
Media room
- Features: Engineered Wood Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 14
Office
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Rec play room
- Features: French Doors, Engineered Wood Floor
- Level: Lower
- Area: 560 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 40
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Subzero, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Central Vacuum, Entrance Foyer
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 4
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,762
- Total interior livable area: 7,762 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,902
- Finished area below ground: 860
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Private, Circular Driveway, Paved
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Terrace
- Exterior features: Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Gunite
Lot
- Size: 5.03 Acres
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Historic District, Secluded, Level, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 1330304
- Zoning: R-60
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Golf, Library, Park, Playground, Pool, Stables/Riding, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Southbury
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2024 | Sold | $1,330,000-8.3%$171/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #170590955 | ||
| 3/6/2024 | Pending sale | $1,450,000$187/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170590955 | ||
| 10/7/2023 | Price change | $1,450,000-6.5%$187/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170590955 | ||
| 8/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,550,000+1092.3%$200/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170590955 | ||
| 8/17/1994 | Sold | $130,000$17/sqft |
Source: Public Record | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,177 +2.5% | $916,390 |
| 2024 | $21,627 +9.4% | $916,390 +4.3% |
| 2023 | $19,770 +7.1% | $878,670 +36.4% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06488
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Long Meadow Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2.6 mi
- 7/10Memorial Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.3 mi
- 8/10Pomperaug Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Pomperaug
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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