Some individuals dream of successful a prestigious award, however the residence on 148 Taunton Hill Street in Newtown already has two underneath its belt.
Sitting on greater than 8 acres of land, the primary point of interest of the Newtown house is the resort-style pool beneath the home. The large pool has lounge chairs and a lily pond, however one factor is lacking: chemical compounds. The “non-chemical” pool acts as a pure physique of water and is residence to stay tadpoles, in accordance with itemizing agent Libby McKinney-Tritschler. In 2015, the “all-natural” pool received first prize in panorama design by CT Cottages and Gardens.
In accordance with CT Cottages and Gardens, the award for the pool was given to Artemis Panorama Architects with Freddy’s Panorama Co. Earlier than the pool’s redesign, it was initially a ‘50s-era pond with deteriorating statues. Panorama designer Tara Vincetta teamed up with the present house owners to create the “German-designed BioNova pond system, the place swimming-pool water is filtered by means of a system of vegetation and limestone.” This pool is the primary BioNova pool put in in Fairfield County and second in Connecticut on the time, in accordance with CT Cottages and Gardens.
The BioNova pool and lily pond on the residence on 148 Taunton Hill Street in Newtown, Conn.
Borgatta Photograhy / Contributed PictureNow in the marketplace for practically $2.7 million, the house acquired a second award, this time from the Connecticut Innovation in Design Awards (IDAs) for kitchen design in 2018. Designed by Ingrid Becker of Deane Inc., the kitchen acquired the IDA award for its massive entertaining area that additionally creates a “cozy retreat” for a small household, in accordance with the winner itemizing.
The chef’s kitchen has two 11-foot Calcutta marble-topped islands, one with a walnut butcher block prep space. Different facilities within the kitchen embody an inset banquette, {custom} plaster moldings, a custom-built range and oven vary by French producer, Lacanche, in accordance with the itemizing particulars.
Off the kitchen is a walk-in pantry with extra storage for small home equipment. Within the area beneath the steps, there’s an “espresso room” that’s stuffed with all of the tools and substances for espresso drinks and options custom-built cabinetry across the tools.
The home has 4 bedrooms and four-and-a-half bogs in 6,321 sq. ft of residing area. Hooked up to the primary home is an authentic cottage that predates the 1900s, in accordance with McKinney-Tritschler, who stated the cottage is just not at the moment purposeful, however has the potential for a front room, household room, two beds and two bogs.
The view overlooking the lounge within the residence on 148 Taunton Hill Street in Newtown, Conn.
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The kitchen within the residence on 148 Taunton Hill Street in Newtown, Conn.
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Inside the house on 148 Taunton Hill Street in Newtown, Conn. (Borgatta Pictures / Contributed Images)
The property has two gated entrances. One results in the primary home with the four-car storage, whereas the opposite non-public entrance results in the unique cottage. In accordance with McKinney-Tritschler, the primary home and its cottage provide the potential for long-term development for a big household.
“The house is a generational residence — households of many generations that may be within the one place to stay and revel in,” McKinney-Tritschler stated. “I name this property an property as a result of it’s the place a household can come again to and unite.”
The house on 148 Taunton Hill Street is situated in Newtown’s 06470 ZIP code. Homes within the space promote on common for $625,000 in June 2022, in accordance with nationwide actual property brokerage Redfin, marking a rise of 20.2 p.c in median sale worth from the identical time final yr. In June 2022, Redfin reviews that 69.8 p.c of properties offered above listing worth, marking a 9.8 p.c improve over June 2021.
The 148 Taunton Hill Street house is listed by William Raveis Actual Property (Fairfield/Southport Fundamental) and is offered by Libby McKinney-Tritschler (203.913.9454).
