880 Cold Harbor Drive

One of the few original estate homes found in Litchfield Hundred, a sought after neighborhood known for having unique homes on large lots in natural settings. This is more than a home it is an experience. This home is full of features that NO other home you have ever seen has. One of those features is it’s own flowing stream which runs down the entire property from a 56 acre lake above the property. When you are outside or standing on the master bedroom balcony you will never tire of the waterfall sound. Every room has a view of green trees and blue sky for complete privacy. The wow in his home, is the entire property is like a park. Stones line trails encouraging any one at any age to get out and play in nature. It was labor of love and a calling to create a place to unwind, get centered, feel gratitude and a place to just go play in. You will find chairs made of boulders, a meditation circle, flowering trees, an oriental bridge, stone picnic table, a whimsical tree swing that flys you high over trails and stream and if you look hard a few other unexpected delights owner tucked away so others could have fun finding. A two story foyer welcomes you in to a generously sized living room with a two story brick fireplace, hand stained dentil molding and a hidden bar area. The conversation room is relaxed and cozy with a fantastic bay window view. French doors open into a designated office space on the main level. The kitchen is equipped with German made world renowned Gaggenau kitchen appliances, top of the line 6 burner Thermador Pro gas range, built in cooking and steaming appliance, Wolf microwave, warming drawer and a cozy fireplace sitting area. Right off the kitchen fireplace nook is the sun filled solarium that looks out over the sparkling blue pool and spa. There are two doors from the living room and one door from the solarium which open out onto the sprawling deck to the walk out pool creating a fantastic opportunity for great entertaining. There are two stairways which take you to the master bedroom and three other bedrooms. Secluded by nature, the master bedroom enjoys warm sunlit days and features a balcony overlooking the property. When you open the balcony’s screened door you can here the sound of running water from the stream you may feel like your are sleeping in a luxurious tree house. Generous in size the master bathroom has the greatest spa tub. It can take any bath products and has multiple settings for heat, jets and lights. You will fall in love with your end of the day hot bath again. The lower lever is fully finished with full bathroom, bedroom, laundry room and living room with it’s own fireplace. Lots of room for the family or for entertaining. Doors in the lower level take you to the pool or to a garden area with a wisteria coveres tumbled stone path, the owner laid each one down by hand. At the end of this path is a bench swing where you can sit, truly unwind and just take in the pride and joy of this being your home.