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Property Description

Seize the rare opportunity to own Filston, one of Litchfield County’s most distinguished Gilded Age estates. Designed in 1903 by renowned architect William Cromwell, Jr. for Mr. and Mrs. Romulus Colgate, this Neoclassical treasure seamlessly blends Italianate Renaissance Revival, Palladian, Neo-Gothic, and French Empire influences, creating a singularly breathtaking country estate. Every original detail is meticulously preserved in impeccable condition. Spanning just over 12,000SF of livable space, there are 10 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 3 powder rooms. Set across 106 acres on three distinct parcels, the property showcases a breathtaking landscape designed by Edward Hamilton Bell. Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, and majestic estate trees frame scenic equestrian trails, offering an idyllic retreat for nature lovers and equestrians alike. Complementing the main home is a historic 5,700-square-foot, three-story carriage house on its own dedicated parcel, adding versatility and charm to this extraordinary estate. Recent Upgrades * Complete electrical overhaul, with new wiring throughout the home and buried power lines from the road for enhanced aesthetics and reliability. * Landscape restoration, reopening original trails, removing dead trees, and treating the estate’s magnificent mature trees to ensure their longevity. * Commercial-grade generator * New propane furnace and updated plumbing Serious inquiries only; proof of funds required.

Features
Heating System:
Hot Air
Cooling System:
No
Basement:
Full
Appliances Included:
No
Foundation Type:
Stone
Heat Fuel Type:
Propane
Exterior Siding:
Stucco
Fireplaces Total:
8
Parking Total Spaces:
0
Hot Water Description:
Domestic
Lot Description:
Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Secluded, Rolling, Professionally Landscaped
Water Source:
Private Water System
Address Map
Street:
Amenia
Street Number:
138
Floor Number:
0
Longitude:
W74° 30′ 44.2”
Latitude:
N41° 52′ 37.4”
MLS Addon
Office Name:
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Agent Name:
Dan Kessler
List Agent MLSID:
844754
List Office MLSID:
CPCT81
Tax Year:
July 2025-June 2026
Directions:
Entrance on Amenia Rd
Elementary School:
Sharon Center
High School:
Housatonic
HOA Fee Amount:
$0
Parcel Number:
873849
Property Tax:
$67,485
Zoning:
GR

Single Family For Sale

138 Amenia, Sharon, 06069

9 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
12,057 Sqft
$7,500,000
Listing ID #24119336
Basic Details
Property Type :
Single Family For Sale
Listing Type :
For Sale
Listing ID :
24119336
Price :
$7,500,000
Bedrooms :
9
Baths Total :
8
Bathrooms :
5
Half Bathrooms :
3
Square Footage :
12,057 Sqft
Year Built :
1903
Lot Area :
105.94 Acre
City:
Sharon
Zipcode:
06069
Agent info
RE/MAX Right Choice
43 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
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