1206 Bassett Road

Closed 12/18/20
Closed 12/18/20
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Last Sold Price
$1,200,000
5 beds3,958 sqft$303/sqft
1206 Bassett Rd, Watertown, CT 06795

Description

1920s Colonial on the Litchfield side of Watertown near Taft. Highgate, at Rock Ridge Farm, originally dates to 1758 with large scale additions and renovations to the main house and multiple out-buildings in the 1920’s through 2020. The main house is a 4000 sq ft 4-5 bedroom, 5 full bath grand antique colonial that has gone through an extensive gut renovation by interior designer to include: all new electric, HVAC/central air, new plumbing, full insulation, new two story kitchen and butler’s pantry...1920s Colonial on the Litchfield side of Watertown near Taft. Highgate, at Rock Ridge Farm, originally dates to 1758 with large scale additions and renovations to the main house and multiple out-buildings in the 1920’s through 2020. The main house is a 4000 sq ft 4-5 bedroom, 5 full bath grand antique colonial that has gone through an extensive gut renovation by interior designer to include: all new electric, HVAC/central air, new plumbing, full insulation, new two story kitchen and butler’s pantry with wolf, subzero (two dishwashers) and all new baths, several roofs, some windows, French doors and structural repairs. All new master suite with a fireplace, massive bath, walk-in shower, gym and large dressing room/closet. 7 fireplaces in the house (including a walk-in with bread baking). Porch and stone terraces overlook 1.5 acre swim pond stocked with fish, new irrigation system, multiple brooks on 24 acres with stone walls and mature gardens all on a private, rarely traveled country road and 12 minutes from Metro North. Additionally there is a 3 bedroom guest house of 1100 sq ft and an apartment above the barn of 1700 sq ft. well situated from the house for ultimate privacy. Tenants are on month to month leases. Currently, the combined rents are $50,000/year. This rare offering of a compound of this type with complete privacy. The house can come fully furnished and could be made available within a 2 week period. Quintessential New England at its best!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/18/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joseph Lorino • Klemm Real Estate Inc
    P: (917) 340-0431 C: (917) 340-0431 josephlorino@gmail.com

Property Details for 1206 Bassett Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
170314109
Days on Market
101
Taxes
$14,451 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential
Year Built
1920
Lot Size
24.00 AC / 1,045,440 SF
County
Litchfield County
Basement Description
Full, Full With Walk-Out, Interior Access
Direct Waterfront
Yes
Garages Number
4
Neighborhood
N/A
Style
Colonial, Barn
Garage Parking Info
Barn
Swimming Pool
No

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Building Information for 1206 Bassett Road

Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size24.00 AC / 1,045,440 SF

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Property Information for 1206 Bassett Road

Summary
Property and Location
  • Acres Source: Public Records
  • Directions: Route 63/Litchfield Road to Bassett Road. #1206
  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
  • Latitude: 41.65111
  • Longitude: -73.12153
  • State: Connecticut
HOA and Fees
  • Home Owner's Assocation: No
  • Special Association Assessment: No
  • Tax Year: July 2020-June 2021
  • Property Tax: $14,451
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Barn, Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Guest House, Lighting, Patio, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Waterfront Description: Pond
Interior Features
  • Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Subzero, Icemaker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Radiator
  • Attic YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces Total: 7
  • Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
  • Interior Features: Cable - Pre-wired, Humidifier
  • Laundry Room Info: Upper Level
  • Room Count: 1
  • Rooms Total: 11
Room 1
  • Room Entry Order: 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
Property
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone
  • Driveway Type: Asphalt
  • Exterior Siding: Shingle, Clapboard, Wood
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • New Construction Type: Completed/Never Occupied
  • Roof: Asphalt Shingle
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
  • Bank Owned Property: No
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
Lot Information
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Water View, Professionally Landscaped
  • Parcel Number: 2421795
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3958.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 3958.0
  • Zoning: R90
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Hot Water Description: 100 Gallon Tank, Electric
  • Sewage System: Septic
  • Water Source: Private Well

Property History for 1206 Bassett Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #686393933

$1,200,000—
Dec 16, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1431026575

$1,200,000

+177.5% / yr

Dec 26, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #638423616

$160,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #686393933

$1,200,000
12/16/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1431026575

$1,200,000

+177.5% / yr

12/26/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #638423616

$160,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1206 Bassett Road

Taxable ValueLand$123,760Additions$674,100Total$797,860
Tax Record2025$23,968 ($1,997 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size1,045,440 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningR90CountyNAUGATUCK VALLEYAPNWTWN M:24 B:28 L:2

Schools near 1206 Bassett Road

This home is within Watertown School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
John Trumbull Primary School
Public - PK to 2
Swift Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Watertown High School
Public - 9 to 12
Fletcher W. Judson School
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
John Trumbull Primary School
PublicPK to 2

Swift Middle School
Public6 to 8

Watertown High School
Public9 to 12

Fletcher W. Judson School
Public3 to 5

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1206 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
$1,200,000
5
3,958
1,045,440
1191 Bassett Road, Watertown, CT 06795
–
3
2
1,832
80,586
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$200,000
3
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