NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Castle Rd West Cornwall, CT 06796

7 Beds
9 Baths
8,767 Sq Ft
276.5 Acres

Last Sold December 08, 2022

Last sale price $3,700,000 $422 Per Sq Ft

303 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Detached Guest House
  • Stables
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Cornwall Consolidated School Rated A-
  • Spa
  • Sauna

About This Home

As of December 2022

Cornwall Castle is a storybook-like residence complete with turrets, whimsical gargoyles and griffins, rolling meadows, babbling brooks, ponds, and five waterfalls. Tucked in among 276.5 acres down a mile long drive, the chateau was a fairytale vision of New York Socialite, Charlotte Bronson Hunnewell Martin. Beautifully restored and renovated by the current owners, the old-world charm combined with modern comforts is perfect for today's contemporary living and lavish entertaining. The 1920’s European-style manor main residence offers 18 rooms – 8,767 square feet with 7 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 4 half baths and 8 fireplaces. The remarkable craftsmanship and architectural details throughout and include 20’ beamed ceiling, leaded glass windows, mahogany paneled dining room, marble floored reception hall, hand painted beams and tall French Doors that open onto an extensive stone terrace. The property has a heated pool and spa, a 4-bedroom gatehouse, a 2-bedroom chauffeur/caretaker’s apartment, pool house, 6 bay heated garage, 4 stall stable and private licensed helipad. The beautiful park-like grounds also include stone footbridges, courtyard fountains, outdoor fireplace, multiple terraces, balconies, and enchanting vistas. This spectacular property offers incomparable country living and is only 100 miles from NYC.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Taylor

Klemm Real Estate Inc License #RES.0752614 Listed on: 01/04/2022

Co-Listed By

Graham Klemm

Klemm Real Estate Inc License #REB.0751554

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Taylor

Klemm Real Estate Inc License #RES.0752614 Listed on: 01/04/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $50,919

Year Built

  • Built in 1921

Lot Details

  • 276.5 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a pond
  • Home fronts a stream
  • Stone Wall
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Many Trees

Home Design

  • Chateau Architecture
  • European Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Frame
  • Frame Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 8,767 Sq Ft Home
  • Sound System
  • 8 Fireplaces
  • French Doors
  • Mud Room
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Sitting Room
  • Sauna
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Cooler

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms

Laundry

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

Attic

  • Walkup Attic
  • Finished Attic

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 6 Car Detached Garage
  • Private Driveway

Pool

  • Spa
  • Heated Pool
  • Outdoor Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Breezeway
  • Rain Gutters

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Power Generator
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Detached Guest House
  • Stables

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$50,919

Year Built

Built in 1921

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Chateau, European
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 8767
  • Total Sq Ft: 8767
  • Year Built: 1921
  • In Law Access: Detached
  • In Law Apartment: Yes
  • Direct Waterfront: Yes
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/13/2022
  • Directions: Rte 7 to Rte 4. Right on Jewell St. Right on Valley Rd. Straight onto Dudleytown Rd. Drive on left.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Room Count: 15
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 9.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 8
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Finished
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out
  • Interior Amenities: Audio System, Cable - Available, Sauna, Security System
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Chiller
  • Additional Rooms: Foyer, Laundry Room, Mud Room, Sauna, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Laundry/Mudroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Breezeway, French Doors, Guest House, Gutters, Stable, Stone Wall, Terrace
  • Exterior Siding: Stone
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Slate
  • Waterfront Description: Brook, Pond
  • Swimming Pool: Yes
  • Pool: Spa, Heated
  • Construction Description: Frame, Stone

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Detached Garage
  • Garages Number: 6
  • Driveway Type: Private

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Oil
  • Water Source: Private Well
  • Sewer: Septic

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Green Features

  • Energy Features: Generator

Lot Info

  • Acres: 276.5000
  • Lot Description: Open Lot, Secluded, Level Lot, Rolling, Treed, Professionally Landscaped
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2022-June 2023
  • Property Tax: 50919
  • Mil Rate Base: 14.490
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 805918

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
12/08/2022 12/08/22 Sold $3,700,000 -7.5% $422 / Sq Ft
11/03/2022 11/03/22 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2022 08/27/22 Price Changed $4,000,000 -13.0% $456 / Sq Ft
07/26/2022 07/26/22 Price Changed $4,599,000 -11.5% $525 / Sq Ft
07/11/2022 07/11/22 Price Changed $5,199,000 -5.5% $593 / Sq Ft
06/09/2022 06/09/22 Price Changed $5,499,000 -8.3% $627 / Sq Ft
03/25/2022 03/25/22 Price Changed $5,998,000 -7.7% $684 / Sq Ft
01/04/2022 01/04/22 For Sale $6,500,000 +306.3% $741 / Sq Ft
06/26/2019 06/26/19 Sold $1,600,000 -17.9% $95 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/07/2019 05/07/19 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2019 03/05/19 For Sale $1,950,000 -- $116 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $50,823 $3,184,400 $818,100 $2,366,300
2024 $48,721 $3,184,400 $818,100 $2,366,300
2023 $43,702 $2,972,900 $606,600 $2,366,300
2022 $50,919 $3,514,100 $606,600 $2,907,500
2021 $43,128 $2,582,500 $580,300 $2,002,200
2020 $43,151 $2,583,900 $580,300 $2,003,600
2019 $64,594 $3,867,900 $720,800 $3,147,100
2018 $64,284 $3,867,900 $720,800 $3,147,100
2017 $62,351 $3,867,900 $720,800 $3,147,100
2016 $88,224 $5,762,500 $1,854,200 $3,908,300
2015 $87,187 $5,762,500 $1,854,200 $3,908,300
2014 $85,861 $5,762,500 $1,854,200 $3,908,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170449549

SmartMLS

APN: CORN M:D03 B:01 L:03