$1,495,000

38 Old Turnpike Rd Bantam, CT 06750

Estimated payment $8,728/month

Total Views 25,812
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,377 Sq Ft
$629 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Pool
  • 4.53 Acre Lot
  • Litchfield High School Rated 10
  • Waterfront
  • Colonial Architecture

About This Home

An exceptional property with a rare convergence of historic provenance and modern excellence. This magical setting comprises a c.1777 home (once a Tollhouse), that blends 18th c. character, masterfully rebuilt in 2023. Step inside to a main floor that includes, a Kitchen, Dining Room, Parlor, Living Room & Primary BR suite including 3 FP's and a 3-season Solarium/Mudroom, Laundry room (ne' Buttery) and 1/2 BA. The Upper level has 2BR's and full bath. There are warm pine wood floors throughout. The enchanting park like setting includes, 3 parcels= 4.5ac.+-, with a pond, babbling stream, a 2-car barn-style garage with a ~400sf upper level studio incl. a sitting and sleeping area, a heated in-ground pool, well-established perennial gardens and pathways, stone walls and a gently rolling hill that borders the Land Trust. It is Connecticut pastoral perfection at its finest. WAIT!!! There's more...An opportunity to start a new, on-site business, currently, a 400 sf Antique Shop. For the collector, artisan or entrepreneur, seeking a life-work retreat or just pure tranquility. This is a one-of-a-kind property with incredible flexibility, delivering, history, beauty & endless possibilities, it is an extremely RARE opportunity. Are you ready to live your next chapter! Conveniently located between the storied villages of Litchfield, Bantam, New Preston & Washington for shopping, dining, hiking, skiing, boating or just relaxing. COME HOME TO THE HILLS OF NW CT 2 hrs. to NYC

Listing Agent

JANE HINKEL

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (860) 459-0718 License #RES.0782182 Listed on: 11/03/2025

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Co-Listing Agent

Phil Fox

William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Brokerage Phone: (860) 459-0718 License #RES.0821616

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,618

Year Built

  • Built in 1777

Lot Details

  • 4.53 Acre Lot
  • Waterfront
  • Stone Wall
  • Fruit Trees
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RR

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Clap Board Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,377 Sq Ft Home
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Mud Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Solarium

Kitchen

  • Oven or Range
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Crawl Space

Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Rain Gutters

Location

  • Flood Zone Lot
  • Property is near golf course

Farming

  • Barn

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 818261

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,618

Year Built

Built in 1777

Lot Details

4.53 Acres

Listing Details

  • Neighborhood: N/A
  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Colonial
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 2377
  • Total Sq Ft: 2377
  • Year Built: 1777
  • New Construction: No/Resale
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Health Club, Lake, Private School(s)
  • In Law Access: Over Garage
  • Remarks Public Addendum: This property has audio and video surveillance .
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Directions: GPS Friendly
  • In Law Apartment: Possible
  • Street Type: Road
  • Office Attribution Contact: (860) 567-0806
  • Reserve Prospect: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space, Full
  • Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
  • Additional Rooms: Sitting Room, Solarium
  • Laundry Room Location: Formally the old Buttery
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: No

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Terrace, Fruit Trees, Barn, Gutters, Garden Area, Stone Wall, Patio
  • Exterior Siding: Clapboard
  • Foundation Type: Stone
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Waterfront Description: Pond Brook
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garages Number: 2
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Garage And Parking: Barn, Detached Garage, Off Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling System: None
  • Heat Type: Baseboard, Radiator
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil, Upright Tank
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Lot Info

  • Acres: 4.53
  • Lot Description: Treed Professionally Landscaped Rolling
  • Elevation Certificate: No
  • Flood Zone: Yes
  • Zoning: RR
  • Parcel #: 818261

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
  • Property Tax: 9618

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $7,965 $398,240 $53,900 $344,340
2024 $4,804 $259,690 $53,900 $205,790
2023 $4,459 $167,010 $49,280 $117,730
2022 $5,827 $211,110 $49,280 $161,830
2021 $5,827 $211,110 $49,280 $161,830
2020 $5,848 $211,110 $49,280 $161,830
2019 $5,953 $211,110 $49,280 $161,830
2018 $6,158 $222,320 $55,860 $166,460
2017 $6,136 $222,320 $55,860 $166,460
2016 $5,936 $222,320 $55,860 $166,460
2015 -- $222,320 $55,860 $166,460
2014 $5,602 $222,320 $55,860 $166,460
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/10/2025 11/10/25 For Sale $1,495,000 -- $629 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $235,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Closed $200,000 No Value Available
Closed $50,000 No Value Available
Closed $120,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $77,000 No Value Available
Closed $51,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 24136619

SmartMLS

APN: LITC-000061-000085-000017

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