About this home

Introducing Butternut Brook House; a Majestic, Luxurious Country Estate commanding stunning 360-degree views of the Litchfield Hills. Representing a masterful fusion of absolute privacy, consummate sophistication and breathtaking natural beauty, this legacy property spans over 36 pristine acres of rolling countryside. The palatial main residence encompasses an impressive 13,056 square feet, including a recently appointed lower level. Accommodations are lavish, with seven principal bedrooms, each distinguished by its own fireplace and six & a half sumptuous baths. Inside, discover character-filled living spaces designed for grand entertaining and intimate repose. A spacious open plan kitchen / dining / family room flows into the formal Dining Room with custom millwork adjoining the elegant Living Room and screened porch. Luxury amenities abound, including an elevator to all 4 levels, a serene spa, dedicated billiards room and a timeless wood-paneled library/study. The second floor hosts dual primary suites and four supplementary bedrooms, while the third floor is home to a dedicated bunk room and a state-of-the-art home theater. The finished lower level is an entertainer's dream, offering a spacious recreation room, climate-controlled wine cellar, wet bar, two additional fireplaces, gym area and a half bath. The estate's auxiliary structures elevate the property to a luxurious, multifaceted estate and gathering complex. Comprising a generous two-bedroom guest house, private one-bedroom caretaker's cottage, an ample five-bay heated garage, separate tractor garage and two dedicated greenhouses. Full house generator and underground power lines. Further amenities include a Lit Tennis Court, heated gunite pool incorporating a spa, private tranquil pond, an extensive network of secluded walking trails and meticulously manicured, professionally landscaped grounds. All while remaining supremely convenient-just five minutes from the center of Litchfield for shopping and fine dining. This extraordinary Butternut Brook estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire a premier Litchfield County retreat, serving as the ultimate elegant full-time residence or a peerless luxury weekend escape.

Facts and features

Schools

• Litchfield High School

  high · 9-12 · 2.5 mi

  10

• Litchfield Intermediate School

  elementary · 4-6 · 2.7 mi

  7

• Connecticut Junior Republic

  elementary · 5-12 · 1.6 mi

• Plumb Hill Middle School

  middle · 6-8 · 2.5 mi

• Center School

  elementary · K-3 · 2.7 mi

  7

• Connecticut Junior Republic

  middle · 7-12 · 1.6 mi

Price history

• Oct 23, 2026 · Price Changed$7,400,000
• Mar 26, 2026 · Listed$7,900,000
• Jan 6, 2026 · Listing Removed—
• Sep 2, 2025 · Price Changed$8,950,000
• Jul 2, 2025 · Listed$9,850,000
• Jan 4, 1993 · Sold$1,201,000

Tax history

• 2026$35,973 tax · $1,754,800 assessed
• 2023$28,272 tax · $1,058,870 assessed
• 2022$28,378 tax · $1,058,870 assessed
• 2021$29,225 tax · $1,058,870 assessed
• 2020$29,331 tax · $1,058,870 assessed
• 2019$29,860 tax · $1,058,870 assessed
• 2018$28,188 tax · $1,017,620 assessed
• 2017$28,086 tax · $1,017,620 assessed

Home value

$7,821,000

• Collateral Analytics$7,821,000
• Cotality$7,830,200

Where it is