Beautiful stonework! Heated saltwater pool! C. 1895 in CT. $4,750,000.
Property Overview: Rock Gate Estate
- Price: $4,750,000
- Address: 51 Ferry Bridge Rd, Washington, CT 06793
- Property Type: Single Family Residence (Queen Anne Victorian)
- Year Built: 1895 (Designed by Ehrick Rossiter)
Key Interior Features
- Living Space: 9,165 sq. ft. of meticulously restored Gilded Age charm.
- Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 5–6 spacious bedrooms and 6 bathrooms (5 full, 1 half).
- Fireplaces: 10 unique fireplaces located throughout the residence.
- Architectural Details: Restored carved butternut wood panels, walnut and fir floors, and delicate turned spindles.
- Luxury Amenities: A dedicated wine cave, a “Titanic-style” grand staircase, and a chef’s kitchen with Sub-Zero appliances.
The interior of this home offers a masterclass in historical preservation combined with 21st-century luxury. It is truly a unique house for sale that balances grand entertaining spaces with cozy, refined living.
Exterior & Grounds
- Lot Size: 3.13 private acres near the prestigious Washington Green.
- Pool: Heated gunite saltwater pool with a private woodland backdrop.
- Outbuildings: A new 1-bay detached garage plus a separate 3-bay garage featuring a large walk-up loft.
- Landscaping: Professional masonry including stone pathways, a private rear terrace, and an outcropping of stones for which the estate was named.
- Location: Within walking distance to the Mayflower Inn & Spa and downtown Washington.
The expansive grounds provide a serene escape with mature trees and elegant stone walls. This stunning residence for sale offers the perfect blend of privacy and proximity to local landmarks.
Modern Upgrades
- Systems: New boilers, hot water tanks, plumbing, and chimney liners.
- Convenience: Central air conditioning, lighting controls, a new well pump, and a full-house generator.
- Basement/Attic: Partially finished walk-out basement and a fully finished walk-up attic.
Every technical aspect of the home has been reinvigorated to ensure effortless modern living. If you are looking for a turnkey historic property for sale, this estate represents the pinnacle of Litchfield County real estate.
From Zillow
Built in 1885 as a Gilded Age summer retreat, Rock Gate is as well-known and celebrated in Washington as its architect: Ehrick Rossiter. Rossiter’s generous rooms graced with restored carved butternut wood panels, walnut and fir floors, delicate turned spindles, alongside arched windows, porches, and turreted and gable roofs, define the Queen Anne shingle-style homes of the period. Updated and reconfigured for the 21st century, this magnificent home contains modern comforts without sacrificing historical significance and charm.
Bathed in natural light, the kitchen invites cooking & conversation; a spacious mudroom with built-ins summons summer strolls; and a remodeled primary bath leads to a dressing room that suggests elegant ease. Reinvigoration of the interior also includes fresh paint, stylish wallpaper, and new carpeting. Ten fireplaces grace the 5-6 bedroom home that boasts 5 full baths, 1 powder room, a wine cave, and wide staircases.
New boilers, hot water tanks, plumbing, lighting controls, chimney liners, a well pump and water treatment system, and new equipment for the heated gunite saltwater pool aid effortless living. In addition to a new 1-bay detached garage, a separate 3-bay garage with a large walk up loft awaits your vision. Understated landscaping compliments the outcropping of stones for which the house was named, and grounds are enhanced by stone pathways trimmed with greenery. A private rear terrace sits amid a nest of trees that embraces the property. .
