556 Milton Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759

Rare opportunity to reside at The H.P. Welch Mansion, Circa 1840 Guesthouse in Litchfield Connecticut and enjoy its extensive grounds. This bucolic 23 acre property sits on the National Registrar of the U.S. Department of Interior, as well as graces the top & center position on the Litchfield County map. It is also featured in hardcover books available in the Litchfield Town Hall. A grand Greek Revival "Box style" Villa with the incredible approach via the original giant ledge stone wall, it is perched high on a generous grass hill overlooking Milton Road in the quiet Hamlet of Historic Milton. The property takes a center stage spot in Litchfield County, just a gentle hour and 30 minutes from Manhattan with every amenity one could ever dream of in a Country house. Fortress like solid construction. Rolling Meadows which have been "flower bombed" for walking and hiking, high long range views from its Boxwood lined alley through the "English Garden" cut Meadow for taking that much needed time to yourself, or entertaining the family. Twin hammocks enjoy breezes and a totally quiet spot at the top surrounded by thousands of acres in protected land trust, a grass Volleyball, Soccer, Golf, Lacrosse & running fields all at once, a "Trout stocked" and Historic clear water Maushapaug River frontage of 23 acres for Fly Fishing, rods on site, a large Fire pit, a Birch & fern ground adorned Forrest, extensive Vegetable (Summer, Fall to Winter), Flower Cutting, Butterfly & a giant Dahlia Yard (July- end Nov), as well as window boxes are already planted for tenants, a giant White Barn with high Hayloft water & electric (optional- inquire) for a comforting Stable Spa, a Gym, game space or Art Studio. 4 stall barn & 2 separate Cedar "Split rail" front w/electric side fully fenced pastures for horses or livestock (also optional -inquire) and separate high Meadow riding or hiking paths surround the private "park-like" property, which takes on a resort feel everyday. Interior includes a "Turnkey" Guesthouse, w/ brand new furniture throughout. Tags still on. Upstairs 2 bedrooms (2 King Bedrooms, both New Lulu & Georgia) overlooking the ancient Apple Orchards & soothing sounds of the river frontage. Downstairs a Movie Room/ large screening room complete with Wood Stove (stocked firewood included), separate large kitchen and full bathroom (both Tub & Shower). Owner would switch master downstairs if requested. New Mattresses, new "Serena & Lilly" Limited Edition Bike (wonderful riding in this estate area), and brand new "Serena & Lilly" lawn games, New "Business & Pleasure" sun tents, umbrellas, chairs, lounges and tables, a brand new Pelaton, Yoga in Hayloft or anywhere on the Meadows or 2 separate fruit Orchards (apples, pears, plums, apricots, cherry & persimmon), a Concorde grape vine. Tenants will also enjoy a huge 2 car Automated Garage w/ water spigot and storage at tenant's personal disposal just steps from the Guesthouse gardens & main entry. Owner is an avid flower gardener, so the property blooms wonderful new flowers every two weeks in all growing seasons (Daffodils, Hyacinth, Violas, Hellebors, Peony, Iris, Allium, Bolero Roses, New Dawn Climbing Roses, Lilac, Chamomile, Lavender, a Dahlia yard (thru end Nov), Hydrangea, Daisies, flowering vines, our flowering lawns, forager's lawns & Meadows. Winter Holidays are a pristine white snow and Evergreen /forager's Country house dream. Plenty of extra parking by the Barn & high Meadow (Event optional-inquire). Main House is reserved currently, or inquire. Winter Cross Country skiing on the high Meadow, sledding the property. Mohawk Ski Mt 8 mins away. Cornwall Lake 8 minutes. Minutes from Litchfield's Top Restaurants (most notable Materia & Arethusa 3 mins), shopping (5 mins), The Litchfield Spa (5 mins) and The Mayflower Inn & Spa (20 mins). This property boosts being a flower, organic vegetable and forage producer for the celebrated & Iconic Mayflower Inn & Spa, and its' Michelin Star Chef, among other. Learn in your "Agri stay" the simple beauty of a farm to table life. June/July/Aug 25' rate varies -inquire. We are super Pet friendly, but screen for behaved pets. Our Guesthouse has an "Invisible Fence" over multiple acres, right outside of the Guest house door to the front hill and back (no driveways or delivery walk ways), plus a separate nighttime smaller grassed turn out also right outside the same Guesthouse door for safety of your pet. Owner pays for water. All tenant needed utilities to tenant. Owner's Chef, and housekeeper are available, but only at tenant's option-inquire. Winter Membership at the nearby Iconic The Mayflower Inn & Spa is available via the MI&S, inquire @ MI&S for both indoor, and outdoor pools, sauna & steam rooms, whirlpool, spa & wellness classes. This is a strictly no smoking and no vaping property. Whether you are a "Goer backer" who wants the ultimate Country house experience and to immerse yourself daily in everything organic, a busy city person who wants to unwind on weekends with unforgettable bucolic experiences each season w your family incl your pet, or you are a family with children studying nearby this sprawling property & its residence is simply perfect. The property is within 30 mins of Hotchkiss, Kent, The Frederick Gunn, Taft & Rumsey Hall School. An hour to Loomis and Choate Rosemary Hall. During recent estate renovations, this Guesthouse was gutted back to studs, (re-insulated, new electric & plumbing).