Elyse Harney Real Estate

The "Forest House" on Dibble Hill Road

$495,000 • 1680 sq.ft. • 12.63 acres • 3 BR • 2 BA
Sold Closing Price: $536,213 • Closing Date: 09/12/2012
This famous architectural gem, designed by internationally renowned Peter Bohlin in 1975, has a 2-story Living Room with walls of glass! On a private 12+ acres, the stunning Bathrooms, Kitchen, and Bedrooms invite the gorgeous natural setting to the interior. Watch birds nest or snow fall from your soaking tub or cozy seat in front of the fireplace.… Read More

This famous architectural gem, designed by internationally renowned Peter Bohlin in 1975, has a 2-story Living Room with walls of glass! On a private 12+ acres, the stunning Bathrooms, Kitchen, and Bedrooms invite the gorgeous natural setting to the interior. Watch birds nest or snow fall from your soaking tub or cozy seat in front of the fireplace. Many updates added in 2001. A truly magical Cornwall, CT, retreat!

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This famous architectural gem, designed by internationally renowned Peter Bohlin in 1975, has a 2-story Living Room with walls of glass! On a private 12+ acres, the stunning Bathrooms, Kitchen, and Bedrooms invite the gorgeous natural setting to the interior. Watch birds nest or snow fall from your soaking tub or cozy seat in front of the fireplace. Many updates added in 2001. A truly magical Cornwall, CT, retreat!

In the Community of:

West Cornwall, Connecticut – Litchfield County

EH# 2538 MLS# L143158

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Listing Agent:

Private: Maura Wolf
maurawolf@msn.com

(860) 248-5382

Residence Description

First Floor

Entry Hall: closets; oak floors
Dining area: (16 x 10) chandelier, sliding glass doors to rear deck, overlooking
Living Room: (16 x 12) sunken, 2-story, splendid 2 walls of industrial glass windows with evergreens and stone outcroppings in view; fireplace; new built-in media center, cabinets, and shelves
Kitchen: (14 x 9.1) Remodeled in 2002, bay window over farm sink; new wood cabinets; GE Profile built-in microwave; Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range; wall of china closets
Guest Suite:
Hall: walk-in closets, built-in cabinets, laundry with Maytag washer and dryer; tiled floor
Guest Bath: (14 x 8) new glass shower, tiled floor, view of forest in all directions; closets.
Guest Bedroom: (17.3 x 11.7) double sliding doors to rear deck; magical views to forest and gardens
Stairway: carpeted over oak, 2-story wall of glass windows

Second Floor

Office/Bedroom: (23 x 11.10) loft open to Living Room, 2-story windows, built-in storage and closets; oak floor
Master Suite: Hall with built-in cabinets Walk-in closet
Master Bath: (14 x 8.4) soaking tub enclosed in glass; glass shower; water closet; large closet; tiled floors
Master Bedroom: (17.3 x 11.7) built-in shelves and cabinetry; wall of windows enveloping room in natural beauty

Garage

two-car, built 2006; designed to reflect architecture of house; stairs to large loft for exercise room or storage; utility shed; automatic doors

Features

Beautiful evergreen gardens
Deck: 48+ feet long, extending along entire rear and one side of house

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Pertinent Facts

Location: 256 Dibble Hill Road, W. Cornwall, CT 06796
Land Size: 12.63 acres; Map: C09, Lot: 03/05
Vol.: 095, Page: 0437
Survey: #329/813/943, Zoning: R-5
Easements: none known
Year Built: 1973/1995 /2001
Square Footage: 1,680 living; 3,588 gross
Total Rooms: 6; BRs: 3, BAs: 2
Laundry Location: first floor
Floors: wood, tile
Windows: industrial grade; thermal paned
Exterior: cedar
Driveway: gravel
Roof: corrugated aluminum
Heat: gas, forced air
Air-Conditioning: central air
Plumbing: mixed
Sewer: septic
Water: well
Electric: 200 amps
Generator: yes
Cable: yes
Appliances: Sub-Zero refrigerator; Wolf gas stove; GE Profile built-in microwave
Exclusions: none
Mil rate: 14.6, Date: 2012
Taxes: $5,437, Date: 2012
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Offered at: $495,000
Closing Price: $536,213
SOLD

Residence

First Floor

Entry Hall: closets; oak floors
Dining area: (16 x 10) chandelier, sliding glass doors to rear deck, overlooking
Living Room: (16 x 12) sunken, 2-story, splendid 2 walls of industrial glass windows with evergreens and stone outcroppings in view; fireplace; new built-in media center, cabinets, and shelves
Kitchen: (14 x 9.1) Remodeled in 2002, bay window over farm sink; new wood cabinets; GE Profile built-in microwave; Sub-Zero refrigerator, Wolf gas range; wall of china closets
Guest Suite:
Hall: walk-in closets, built-in cabinets, laundry with Maytag washer and dryer; tiled floor
Guest Bath: (14 x 8) new glass shower, tiled floor, view of forest in all directions; closets.
Guest Bedroom: (17.3 x 11.7) double sliding doors to rear deck; magical views to forest and gardens
Stairway: carpeted over oak, 2-story wall of glass windows

Second Floor

Office/Bedroom: (23 x 11.10) loft open to Living Room, 2-story windows, built-in storage and closets; oak floor
Master Suite: Hall with built-in cabinets Walk-in closet
Master Bath: (14 x 8.4) soaking tub enclosed in glass; glass shower; water closet; large closet; tiled floors
Master Bedroom: (17.3 x 11.7) built-in shelves and cabinetry; wall of windows enveloping room in natural beauty

Garage

two-car, built 2006; designed to reflect architecture of house; stairs to large loft for exercise room or storage; utility shed; automatic doors

Features

Beautiful evergreen gardens
Deck: 48+ feet long, extending along entire rear and one side of house

Pertinent Facts

Location: 256 Dibble Hill Road, W. Cornwall, CT 06796
Land Size: 12.63 acres; Map: C09, Lot: 03/05
Vol.: 095, Page: 0437
Survey: #329/813/943, Zoning: R-5
Easements: none known
Year Built: 1973/1995 /2001
Square Footage: 1,680 living; 3,588 gross
Total Rooms: 6; BRs: 3, BAs: 2
Laundry Location: first floor
Floors: wood, tile
Windows: industrial grade; thermal paned
Exterior: cedar
Driveway: gravel
Roof: corrugated aluminum
Heat: gas, forced air
Air-Conditioning: central air
Plumbing: mixed
Sewer: septic
Water: well
Electric: 200 amps
Generator: yes
Cable: yes
Appliances: Sub-Zero refrigerator; Wolf gas stove; GE Profile built-in microwave
Exclusions: none
Mil rate: 14.6, Date: 2012
Taxes: $5,437, Date: 2012
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Offered at: $495,000
Closing Price: $536,213
SOLD


Listing Location

256 Dibble Hill Road Cornwall, CT 06796

Agent Contact Information

Private: Maura Wolf
maurawolf@msn.com

(860) 248-5382
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