88 Kielwasser Rd, New Preston Marble Dale, CT 06777

Reminiscent of WilliamWurster's 1928 Gregory Farmhouse and designed by contemporary architect Steven Harris, this chic dwelling is a much admired example of the farmhouse vernacular offering the perfect marriage between the structures and the surrounding land. Sited on 6.5 acres, wrapped by screened and open porches, it overlooks open fields, gardens, a perfect rectangular swimming pool, and magnificent distant views of the Litchfield Hills. The design is simple and spare but offers the finest high end, natural finishes. There are stone floors throughout, high ceilings, walls of windows and a wood burning fireplace. The living and dining rooms as well as the kitchen are part of the open floor plan. The main floor also offers a guest suite with bath, master bedroom with sitting room (originally 2 bedrooms), 2 more baths, and a long gallery perfect for displaying art. Designed to be predominantly one floor living, there is also a silo inspired tower with two offices and a mini library. On the lower level a new media room has been added and above the two car garage are charming guest quarters with full bath and private entrance. The media room and this guest suite are not included in the house footage. Only ten minutes from the towns of Washington and New Preston and equally close to Lake Waramaug, this house sits quietly on a country road surrounded by apple, peach and apricot trees. It's a simple, peaceful, elegant place to relax.