About the Home
Steeped in history and natural beauty, the Charles Ives House (ca. 1913) is a masterfully restored 18-acre West Redding summer retreat where the famed modernist composer lived and created his signature works. Designed and built by Ives himself, this iconic Arts and Crafts estate seamlessly pairs vintage authenticity with ultra-luxury modern updates. Inside, original architectural integrity shines. The spectacular great room features a double-height wood-beamed ceiling, a stunning original paned picture window, and custom staircase balusters subtly crafted to resemble musical staff notes. A country-chic chef's kitchen boasts elite appliances (La Cornue, Miele, Bosch), a cozy built-in banquette, and a fireplace inset with original vintage tile. The second-level primary suite offers panoramic views of the lush, pastoral grounds, a luxurious marble bath, and an expansive walk-in closet. Retain your own inspiration in the original music studio/office where Ives composed, complete with untouched original hardwood floors. The extraordinary 18-acre grounds double as a private resort, featuring a charming 1BR guest cottage (ca. 1900), a heated Gunite infinity-edge pool and spa, a tennis court, and a classic century-old timber frame barn with a new foundation and roof. Effortlessly sophisticated, enchantingly rustic, a rare opportunity and an absolute masterpiece of living history.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Great Room (Main Level)
9 ft+ Ceilings, Beams, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor
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Kitchen (Main Level)
Breakfast Bar, Built-Ins, Country, Dining Area, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
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Full Bath (Main Level)
Remodeled, Stall Shower, Hardwood Floor
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Rec/Play Room (Upper Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Primary Bath (Upper Level)
Double-Sink, Stall Shower, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Full Bath (Upper Level)
Full Bath, Stall Shower, Marble Floor, On 3rd Floor
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Office (Main Level)
Hardwood Floor
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Other (Main Level)
Built-Ins, Half Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Jack & Jill Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Other (Upper Level)
Vaulted Ceiling
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Jack & Jill Bath (Upper Level)
Double-Sink, Tub w/Shower, Hardwood Floor
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Formal Dining Room (Main Level)
Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Upper Level)
Book Shelves, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet, Hardwood Floor
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Other (Other Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Galley, Full Bath, Laundry Hookup, Hardwood Floor
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Dining Room (Main Level)
Built-Ins, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
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Bedroom (Other Level)
Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
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Other Rooms
Laundry room, Mud room, Wine cellar
Home Features
Heating
- Fireplaces: 3
- Heating: hot air, zoned
- Heat fuel type: propane
- Fuel tank: in ground
Interior Features
- Cable - pre-wired
- Security system
Appliances
- Gas range
- Oven/range
- Microwave
- Range hood
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
- Wine chiller
Attic
- Heated
- Finished
- Floored
- Walk-up
Basement
- Crawl space
- Partial
- Storage
- Interior access
- Partially finished
- Concrete floor
Laundry
- Location: 2nd laundry in guest cottage
- Lower level
Exterior Features
- Porch-screened
- Underground utilities
- Tennis court
- Porch
- Barn
- Gutters
- Guest house
- Stone wall
- Patio
Property Details
Swimming Pool
- Gunite
- Heated
- Infinity edge
- Spa
- Safety fence
- In ground pool
Waterfront
- Direct waterfront
- Pond
- Walk to water
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 18.23 acres
- Treed
- Borders open space
- Level lot
- Professionally landscaped
- Rolling
Utilities
- Water: private well
- Sewage: septic
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Library
- Playground/tot lot
- Private rec facilities
- Shopping/mall
- Stables/riding
Construction Details
- Style
- antique
- Construction year
- 1913
- Exterior Siding
- shingle, wood
- Foundation
- stone
- Roof
- wood shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in West Redding neighborhood, in the town of Redding.
- $980K med. price
- 20 homes for sale
- $955K med. price
- 34 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Active |
| Listing date |
June 19, 2026 |
| List price |
$ 3,950,000 |
| Current price |
$ 3,950,000 |
| Tax amount |
$ 29,838 |
| Tax year |
july 2025-june 2026 |
| MLS ID |
#24181754 |
| List Agent |
Roni Agress |
| List Office |
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l |
(c) 2026 Based on information provided to and compiled by the Smart MLS, Inc.
240 Umpawaug Road
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