About this home

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.

Facts and features

Schools

• Sharon Center School

  elementary · K-8 · 1.0 mi

• Housatonic Valley Regional High School

  high · 9-12 · 7.7 mi

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• Maplebrook School

  middle · 7-12 · 3.1 mi

• The Maplebrook School

  elementary · 3.2 mi

• Indian Mountain School

  elementary · K-9 · 4.2 mi

• Selc

  middle · 6-8 · 7.0 mi

Price history

• Jun 16, 2026 · Price Changed$6,995,000
• Aug 15, 2025 · Listed$7,500,000
• May 16, 2014 · Listing Removed$6,650,000
• May 14, 2014 · Listing Removed$6,650,000
• Apr 22, 2014 · Listing Removed$6,650,000
• Oct 30, 2013 · Listed$6,650,000
• Oct 29, 2013 · Listed$6,650,000
• Oct 24, 2013 · Listed$6,650,000

Tax history

• 2025$59,576 tax · $5,343,100 assessed
• 2023$34,233 tax · $2,377,300 assessed
• 2022$34,233 tax · $2,377,300 assessed
• 2021$34,471 tax · $2,377,300 assessed
• 2020$34,233 tax · $2,377,300 assessed
• 2019$34,233 tax · $2,377,300 assessed
• 2018$11,522 tax · $783,800 assessed
• 2017$8,258 tax · $561,800 assessed

Home value

$6,772,183

• Quantarium$6,772,183
• Collateral Analytics$4,083,000
• Cotality$6,907,700

Where it is