51 Ferry Bridge Road
51 Ferry Bridge Road
$4,750,000
8
5
1
6,945
6,945
$684
Closed 9/16/21
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Description
"Rock Gate" is one of Washington, Connecticut's, premier estates located on 3 private landscaped acres near the much sought after residential area around the Washington Green. This rare gem, a 2013 Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation award winning home, is a perfect blend of Gilded Age craftsmanship and romance, coupled with all modern amenities. The 9,000 square foot residence, designed in 1885 by noted architect Ehrick Rossiter, as a "summer cottage" for his wealthy Brooklyn clients, offers..."Rock Gate" is one of Washington, Connecticut's, premier estates located on 3 private landscaped acres near the much sought after residential area around the Washington Green. This rare gem, a 2013 Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation award winning home, is a perfect blend of Gilded Age craftsmanship and romance, coupled with all modern amenities. The 9,000 square foot residence, designed in 1885 by noted architect Ehrick Rossiter, as a "summer cottage" for his wealthy Brooklyn clients, offers 8 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, 2 laundry rooms, 8 fireplaces and a heated gunite pool with a woodland backdrop. The spacious ground floor perfect for both easy living and elegant entertaining, includes a bright and sunny modern kitchen that opens to a spacious breakfast room/conservatory, a separate dining room, a wood-paneled music room, cosy study, library, living room, a "Titanic style" grand staircase and a sweeping back porch. Rock Gate, is within convent walking distance to the Mayflower Inn and Spa, the Gunnery School, the Post Office and even "downtown" Washington; while at the same time the home's unique location is on one of Washington's most private and prestigious roads that leads directly into Steep Rock Land Trust and its 44 miles of woodland walking trails. The property also includes a three-car detached garage that offers second-floor space for a guest apartment or studio.
- Listed by Kathryn Clair • William Pitt Sotheby's Int'lP: (203) 948-5255 C: (203) 9485255 kclair@wpsir.com
Property Details for 51 Ferry Bridge Road
Basement Description
Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished
Direct WaterfrontNo
Garages Number3
NeighborhoodWashington Depot
StyleColonial, Victorian
Garage Parking InfoDetached Garage
Swimming PoolYes
Location
LISTING UPDATED: 09/17/2021 03:03 PM
Property Details for 51 Ferry Bridge Road
Status | Closed |
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MLS # | 170302306 |
Days on Market | 345 |
Taxes | $22,051 / year |
HOA Fees | - |
Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
Compass Type | Single Family |
MLS Type | Residential |
Year Built | 1895 |
Lot Size | 3.13 AC / 136,342 SF |
County | Litchfield County |
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Building Information for 51 Ferry Bridge Road
Stories-Year Built1895Building Size-Lot Size3.13 AC / 136,342 SF
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Property History for 51 Ferry Bridge Road
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 51 Ferry Bridge Road
Taxable ValueLand$379,100Additions$1,309,740Total$1,688,840
Tax Record2023$24,066 ($2,006 / month)
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt6,806 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt6,806 SqFtStories2Lot Size136,343 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Dwelling (2-4)Year Built1895ZoningR-1CountyLITCHFIELDAPNWASH M:0009 B:0002 L:07Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 51 Ferry Bridge Road
This home is within Regional School District 12.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
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Public - | PK to 5 | |||
Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
Public - | K to 5 | |||
Public - | K to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
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Washington Primary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Shepaug Valley School Public6 to 12 | ||
Booth Free School PublicK to 5 | ||
The Burnham School PublicK to 5 |
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