Property Attributes
- MLS#24119336
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyLitchfield
- CitySharon
- NeighborhoodSharon Valley
- Zip06069
- Style
- Year Built1903
- Taxes$ 59576
- Price$ 6,995,000
- Bedrooms9
- Full Bathrooms5
- Half Bathrooms3
- Sqr Footage12057
- Lot Size105.94 Acres
Data Source:
Smart MLS
Property Description
Seize the rare opportunity to own Filston, one of Litchfield County's most distinguished Gilded Age estates. Designed in 1903 by renowned architect William Cromwell, Jr. for Mr. and Mrs. Romulus Colgate, this Neoclassical treasure seamlessly blends Italianate Renaissance Revival, Palladian, Neo-Gothic, and French Empire influences, creating a singularly breathtaking country estate. Every original detail is meticulously preserved in impeccable condition. Spanning just over 12,000SF of livable space, there are 10 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, and 3 powder rooms. Set across 106 acres on three distinct parcels, the property showcases a breathtaking landscape designed by Edward Hamilton Bell. Rolling hills, pristine woodlands, and majestic estate trees frame scenic equestrian trails, offering an idyllic retreat for nature lovers and equestrians alike. Complementing the main home is a historic 5,700-square-foot, three-story carriage house on its own dedicated parcel, adding versatility and charm to this extraordinary estate. Recent Upgrades * Complete electrical overhaul, with new wiring throughout the home and buried power lines from the road for enhanced aesthetics and reliability. * Landscape restoration, reopening original trails, removing dead trees, and treating the estate's magnificent mature trees to ensure their longevity. * Commercial-grade generator * New propane furnace and updated plumbing Serious inquiries only; proof of funds required.
| Elementary School | High School |
|---|---|
| Sharon Center Elementary School | Housatonic High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/15/2025 | Listed $7,500,000 |
| 6/16/2026 | 7$6,995,000 |
General Features
| Zoning | GR |
|---|---|
| Neighborhood | Sharon Valley |
| County | Litchfield |
| Tax Year | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Property Type | Single Family For Sale |
| Status | Active |
| Acres | 105.94 |
| Directions | Entrance on Amenia Rd |
| High School | Housatonic |
| City | Sharon |
| Elementary School | Sharon Center |
| Sq Ft Total | 12057 |
| DOM | 390 |
| Year Built | 1903 |
| Style | Other |
| Year Built Source | Public Records |
Interior Features
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 19 |
| Basement Description | Full |
Exterior Features
| Water Source | Private Water System |
|---|---|
| Lot Description | Secluded,Lightly Wooded,Level Lot,Professionally Landscaped,Rolling |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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