Land

A very rare family compound on 5.06 acres of gently sloping manicured lawns with 332 ft of direct lake frontage on Lake Wononscopomuc, Connecticut’s deepest natural lake. The Main Residence, a Guest House, Studio and a Caretaker’s Cottage are reached by a graceful driveway. The property enjoys mature landscaping, original perennial gardens set against stonewall backgrounds, spectacular northern views of Mt. Riga, the Taconic range and unusual privacy. Less than 7/10 mile from The Hotchkiss School.

Main Residence

Custom designed by noted architect Ralph Twitchell in the early 1930’s, this breathtakingly beautiful shingle-style home, reminiscent of the Arts & Crafts Movement, is the essence of baronial country elegance and enjoys large rooms featuring accents of stone, artistic wrought iron decor, aged wood and plaster. Commissioned as a weekend and summer home by one of Salisbury’s oldest and most prominent families, this special place is well suited to both entertaining and family living. Heavily accented by evidence of the extensive travel and international residencies of its owners, it continues to be occupied by the descendants of same. First time on the market.

Living Room: (27×32) a dramatic yet warm space with 14 ft. ceiling, hand-hewn oak floor, plaster and wood paneled walls and ceiling. A 3.7×4.3 ft. fireplace is set in a solid stone wall 27 ft. wide, capped by a 7 ft. mantle. Stunning views of the lake and property can be seen from all windows.

Hallway: Polished slate floor, unique stairway with beautiful custom designed wrought iron balustrades, custom built indoor /outdoor wet bar, framed glass French doors to outdoor dining area (glass enclosed for winter) and Terrace. Access to Kitchen, Dining Room and lower-level heated 2-car Garage and full basement.

Dining Room: (12×15) panoramic lake views, built-in china cabinets and sideboard, French doors to covered Outdoor Dining area (15×15) and Terrace. Custom made 10.5 ft. dining table and chairs are included.

Kitchen: (11×16) bay window, double oven, GE Profile refrigerator, electric stove, new Bosch dishwasher, linoleum tile floor, access to a back stairway to a mid-level Guest BEDROOM and Second Floor.

Pantry/Laundry: Maytag appliances included

First Floor Bedroom #1: (13.6×19.8) 2 closets, lake views, exit to side bathing porch, en suite BATH with tiled tub.

Second Floor UPPER HALLWAY reached by means of an open 42 foot wide slatted plank staircase, adorned with custom designed wrought iron balustrade. Exposed stringer is a former sailing ship’s keel. Landing grants access to three large 2nd floor bedrooms, 5 closets (1 cedar), hand-hewn oak floor and access to two staircases leading to small Guest Bedroom and Main Floor bathing porch.

North (Lake) Bedroom #2: (15×16.6) hand-hewn oak floor, large picture window with lake view, walk-in closet, en suite BATH with tiled shower.

South Bedroom #3: (13.8×16.6) 2 walk-in closets, hand-hewn oak floor, access to balcony overlooking Living Room, en suite BATH with tub and shower.

East (Lake) Bedroom #4: (13.6×16.11) 2 walk-in closets (1 cedar), lake view, access to a back stairway connecting to the first floor Bedroom and side bathing porch, en suite BATH with tiled shower.

Bedroom #5: (14×15) with small en suite BATH with shower and stairway to Kitchen.

Guest House

A 2-bedroom, 1 bath cottage built circa 1940 with a fireplace, hand-crafted doors and wooden hinges, kitchen, enclosed slate dining porch & terrace, detached 1 car garage. Heating is oil-fired forced hot air (furnace replaced in 2007). New roof & Icynene insulation (2009).

Studio

With a fireplace, kitchen, and bath. Slab foundation; oil-fired hot air heating system.

Caretaker’s or second Guest House

A circa 1940 cottage with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace plus a finished attic/Guest Room. Full basement; oil-fired forced hot air heating system. Detached 1 car garage.

Outbuildings

Assorted utility and potting sheds afford ample space for storage mowers, snow blowers, grounds keeping equipment, tools and firewood as well as lakefront docks, boats and aquatic paraphernalia.