177 Undermountain Road
Falls Village,
CT
06031
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Immerse yourself in this undiscovered gem on 67.57 acres located in the Berkshire Foothills. Designed with nature in mind, this home uses only non-toxic, vapor free products throughout. The boundaries between the exterior and interior environments appear seamless and the breathtaking views are endless. The Passive-Solar, energy efficient home features a large Living Room with limestone fireplace and fabulous Master Bedroom with mesmerizing views. The property boasts a long, quality engineered scenic driveway and a private bridge that traverses a crystal clear brook. What this property offers is beyond words and needs to be seen to be appreciated!HiRes
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198953; 308571
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Offered at:
$1,675,000
198953; 308571
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177 Undermountain Road
Falls Village,
CT
06031
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RESIDENCE: Sophisticated Mountain Home, designed for energy efficiency. The breathtaking scenic driveway and private bridge over the cascading mountain brook enhance this private, and one of a kind Falls Village property abutting conservation land.
FIRST FLOOR:
Foyer: (9'x9') slate foyer with large closet, French doors made of cherry wood leading to main hallway
Living Room: (26x16) tiered with vaulted pine ceiling, quartzite floors, floor to ceiling limestone fireplace, picture windows and exceptional views
Dining Room: (17x12) with built-in cherry bookcase and cabinets, large picture windows, quartzite floors; access to expansive mahogany deck - exceptional views
Kitchen: (19x13) centrally located, cherry cabinets, Absolute Black Granite counter-tops, quartzite floors, Viking gas stove with electric oven, GE Profile refrigerator and wood burning masonry heating system. Access to deck - exceptional views!
Pantry: large walk-in pantry with washer/dryer, access to basement, ample cabinets and storage, removable butcher block counters for easy access to washer and dryer
Deck: 40' mahogany deck overlooking property with fabulous views
Full Bath: guest bath, tiled, with tub/shower
Bedroom: (19x12) cherry floors, large closet and outside access to stone terrace and back yard
Bedroom: (9x12) with cherry bookshelves
SECOND FLOOR:
Master Bedroom: (20x14) large walk-in closet, cherry floors, exceptional views
Master Bath: granite Japanese soaking tub, oversized shower and separate toilet room with pocket slider. Separate additional space suitable for study, exercise space, or storage
GARAGE: large detached 1-car garage with loft and work area
OUTBUILDING: antique barn located at base of driveway
FEATURES:
Type: Passive Solar with radiant heat and a masonry heating system
Views: exceptional Western views
Construction:
- Steel reinforcement for added support
- Health/energy/environmental gravel, perforated pipe and vapor barrier
- CDX plywood (exterior grade) floors and sheathing
- Icynene foam insulation -- gives off no toxic gases
- Heat recovery ventilation system
- Wallboard -- primed with Safecoat primer and paint
- Interior woods treated with Kunos -- a natural oil based
sealer
- No fiberboard or plastics in construction
- Water-based, non-toxic sealers used on all stone
- Lightning rods in place - house fully grounded
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GROUNDS:
- South-facing slope -- 63 gently tiered acres
- Phenomenal rock outcroppings
- Irrigation system (separate well)
- Mature plantings, red oak, chestnut oak
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Landscaped to complement the natural beauty
PERTINENT FACTS :
Location: 177 Undermountain Road, Falls Village, CT
Land Size: 63+/- acres; Map: 8, Lot: 40
Vol.: 53, Page: 647
Survey: pending, Zoning: RR
Frontage: 393' & 840'
Easements: refer to deed
Year Built: 1997
Square Footage: 2,505
Total Rooms: 6; BRs: 3, BAs: 2
Basement: full walk-out basement
Foundation: poured concrete
Hatchway: inside access through hatch in pantry
Attic: partially finished, finished pine floors, pull-down access; location of house ventilation system
Laundry Location: first floor
Floors: quartzite, tile, cherry, slate
Windows: Marvin -- double paned, argon filled with Low E coating, R value of 3.13; U-factor is 0.35
Exterior: Western Cedar treated with bleaching oil
Driveway: partially paved and gravel -- superbly constructed; 6-tenth of a mile long scenic driveway with bridge over cascading mountain brook
Roof: copper and slate
Foundation: poured concrete/steel reinforcement
Heat: passive solar, 4-zone radiant, and Masonry heating system
Fuel: propane; two 1000-gallon buried tanks
Air-Conditioning: none
Hot water: propane
Plumbing: copper feed, plastic waste
Sewer: septic
Water: well - 310' deep, 15 gallons per minute
Electric: 100 amps -- underground
Insulation: Icynene Foam insulation
Alarm System: yes
Appliances: Viking stove, GE Profile refrigerator, washer/dryer
Mil rate: $20.5 Date: 06/20/2012
Taxes: $9,809 Date: 06/20/2012
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Offered at:
$1,675,000
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