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285 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896
$1,550,000
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Property Description
Hawk's Nest - extraordinary country retreat on 7.31 acres w/gated private entry including the ca 1800 historic converted barn w/modern glass & stone addition; heated gunite pool; gambrel-roofed barn w/4 stalls, hayloft, garage/workshop & cupola; greenhouse; root cellar; detached 3 bay garage; plus over 7 acres of gently sloping meadows/woodlands, bounded by split-rail fencing, stone walls, & scenic pond. Owned by Frank M. Hawks in the 1930s, one of America's leading aviation pioneers, this storied home was originally a barn that was moved back from the main road, & parts of the interior were constructed of beams & brick salvaged from Mark Twain's nearby "Stormfield" after it burned. Architect Roger Pitt Witcomb artfully designed the modern conversion of the original barn incorporating the spectacular "garden room" addition w/ two story wall of windows & glorious waterfall w/native stone backdrop. A circular staircase climbs to the 2nd floor FR w/large stone fireplace & curved balcony overlook. This truly one of a kind residence offers stunning brick & wide board floors; timbered ceilings/exposed beams; 3 stone fireplaces + wood burning stove; gracious DR w/adjoining wine bar/cellar; & 3 finished levels. Total 3,726sf, 3 BR & 3/1 baths including primary suite w/full bath, dressing room & sleeping porch, plus 2 more ensuite BRs on the 3rd floor w/vltd ceilings, beams & one w/sleeping loft. Glorious private retreat yet convenient West Redding location, only 63 miles to Midtown.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 285 Redding Rd
General
- Sold For: $1,550,000
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- MLS ID: 170588980
- Added to Site: 271 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Rooms/Areas: Wine Cellar
- Interior Features: Security System
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 3
- Appliances: Gas Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Suite: Beams, Dressing Room, Full Bath, Wide Board Floor, 16.5 x 13.5, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Fireplace, Walk-In Closet, Wide Board Floor, On 3rd Floor, 23 x 13, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Vaulted Ceiling, Full Bath, Wide Board Floor, On 3rd Floor, 24.5 x 13.5, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Built-Ins, Wood Stove, Stone Floor, 14 x 12.5, Main
- Great Room: Great Room - 2 Story Window(s), Beams, Built-Ins, Stone Floor, 19 x 18.5, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Beams, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor, 24.5 x 13.5, Upper
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Built-Ins, Pantry, Stone Floor, 20 x 17.5, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Beams, Fireplace, Stone Floor, 23 x 14, Main
- Den: Den - Beams, Wide Board Floor, 15 x 9, Upper
- Loft: Loft - Beams, Wide Board Floor, On 3rd Floor, 11 x 7, Upper
- Laundry: Main Level
- Other Room 1: Other - Built-Ins, Dry Bar, Stone Floor, 13 x 9, Main
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: In Ground Pool, Spa, Heated, Gunite
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Barn, Fruit Trees, Lighting, Patio, Porch, Shed, Stone Wall
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking: Detached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: West Redding
- Driving Directions: Route 7 to Route 107, Redding Road. Left at sign down accessway to end of road. Gates will open automatically.
School Information
- Elementary School: Redding
- Middle School: John Read
- High School: Joel Barlow
Community
- Community Name: West Redding
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Antique, Modern
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shingle, Wood
- Basement Desc.: None
- Roof: Wood Shingle
- Square Feet: 3,726
- Above Ground: 3,726 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1800
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 7.31
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Private
- Zoning: R-2
- Lot Description: On Cul-De-Sac, Level Lot, Fence - Privacy
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Desc.: Pond
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $636,000
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 270680
Listed and Sold by William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Laura Ancona
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Schools
Schools serving 285 Redding Rd
School Districts:Redding School District, Regional School District No 9
Rating | Name | Grades | Distance |
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486 Redding Rd, West Redding, CT 06896 | 5-8 | 1.6 mi | |
33 Lonetown Rd, Redding, CT 06896 | PK-4 | 2.2 mi | |
100 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT 06896 | 9-12 | 3.7 mi |
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Price & Sales History for 285 Redding Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/19/2023
Sold
$1,550,000
3.68%
MLS
8/04/2023
Listed
$1,495,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
285 Redding Road, Redding, CT 06896 (MLS# 170588980) is a Single Family property that was sold at $1,550,000 on October 19, 2023. Want to learn more about 285 Redding Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Redding? You can browse all Redding real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.