Imagine the history this property has witnessed! Built in 1797 by Newtown Proprietor, George Lake, the amazingly spacious living quarters enable the vintage colonial enthusiast to truly enjoy living in an example of authentic New England Saltbox architecture. The 6.25 acre estate includes magnificent perennial gardens, legacy oak and maple trees and lush, rolling lawns.  A heated 20x40 gunite pool offers hours of summertime recreation.

Lovingly cared for, the main residence boasts original wide plank flooring in the keeping room with its beautiful working beehive oven.  The living area, full of character and charm offers abundant room for dining and relaxing.  Adjacent to this main living space are two cozy rooms suitable for an in-home office and den with a second fireplace.  The eat-in-kitchen has been updated to include maple cabinets, and counter space as well as a sunny breakfast room.  Families will enjoy countless hours in the sunroom with stone floor and 3 walls of windows overlooking the granite stone terrace.  Two full baths and four bedrooms, one with a generous sitting room complete the main living quarters.

A delightful one-bedroom cottage ignites the imagination with its floor to ceiling stone fireplace, exposed beam ceilings and its own summer porch.  Behind the cottage is a three-story restored barn with space for a substantial woodworking shop and two floors of recently renovated living space including and post and beam great room, 2 bedrooms, and its own laundry.  The property enjoys the protection of being fully deer-fenced, and also has a 3-car garage.

Experience a gentler époque at 32 Butterfield Road in Newtown, CT just 90 minutes from New York City.