40 Flat Swamp Rd Newtown, CT, 06470

single family home
$ 1,075,000 For Sale Active Oct 14, 2024
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About the Home

Discover the charm of this exquisite 1780 Center Chimney Colonial, nestled on a serene country road in picturesque Newtown. Set on 1.39 acres, this beautifully renovated home boasts 4,300 square feet of meticulously maintained living space, featuring three/four spacious bedrooms and three full baths. Step inside to find stunning wide plank flooring throughout, offering a warm and inviting ambiance. The home's layout is designed for both comfort and entertaining. The main level features a gorgeous living room, formal dining room, and a family room with a wood-burning fireplace and beehive oven. The heart of the home is the kitchen boasting a cooking hearth with two beehive ovens (Used during the Revolutionary War to make bread for the troops!), seamlessly connecting to a covered patio, perfect for alfresco dining and gatherings. Outside, enjoy a recently remodeled barn transformed into a versatile gym space with sheetrock, insulation, and new windows. The magnificent grounds are professionally landscaped, featuring a fire pit, raised garden beds, and a spectacular 48x36 saltwater pool with a hot tub ideal for summer relaxation and entertaining. This remarkable property combines historic charm with modern amenities, offering a tranquil retreat.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
3 full baths
4,149 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Dining Room (Main Level) Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
  • Kitchen (Main Level) Beams, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Fireplace, Pellet Stove, Wide Board Floor
  • Family Room (Main Level) Beams, Built-Ins, Wood Stove, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Upper Level) Dressing Room, Wide Board Floor
  • Living Room (Main Level) Beams, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Wide Board Floor
  • Great Room (Upper Level) Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Book Shelves, Wide Board Floor

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 4
  • Heating: hot water
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: in basement

Cooling

  • Central air

Interior Features

  • Auto garage door opener
  • Cable - available
  • Open floor plan

Appliances

  • Oven/range
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Attic

  • Unfinished
  • Pull-down stairs

Basement

  • Partial
  • Full

Laundry

  • Location: main level
  • Main level

Exterior Features

  • Shed
  • Barn
  • Gutters
  • Garden area
  • Stone wall
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • Garage spaces: 2
  • Attached garage

Swimming Pool

  • Salt water
  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 1.39 acres
  • Lightly wooded
  • Treed
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Near-by Amenities

  • Golf course
  • Health club
  • Lake
  • Library
  • Medical facilities
  • Park
  • Tennis courts

Construction Details

Style
antique

Construction year
1780

Exterior Siding
shingle, wood

Foundation
concrete

Roof
shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in Dodgingtown neighborhood, in the town of Newtown.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #24051274
Status Active
Listing date October 14, 2024
List price $ 1,075,000
Current price $ 1,075,000
Tax amount $ 13,883
Tax year july 2024-june 2025

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