Check out those 10 fireplaces! Historic “Rock Gate” in Connecticut. $5,595,000.
Property Overview
- Price: $5,595,000
- Address: 51 Ferry Bridge Rd, Washington, CT 06793
- Property Name: “Rock Gate”
- Status: Active (Listed for sale)
Core Specifications
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6 (5 Full, 1 Half)
- Interior Square Footage: 9,165 sq. ft.
- Lot Size: 3.13 Acres
- Year Built: 1895 (Victorian/Queen Anne Shingle Style)
- Architect: Designed by noted architect Ehrick Rossiter
Key Features
- Fireplaces: 10 fireplaces located throughout the home (including in the den, living room, study, and primary bedroom).
- Pool: In-ground heated gunite salt-water pool.
- Interior Rooms: 15 total rooms, including a library, music room, wine cellar/cave, foyer, mudroom, and sitting room.
- Historic Details: Awarded the 2013 Connecticut Trust for Historic Preservation; features butternut panels, walnut and fir floors, and a “Titanic-style” grand staircase.
- Parking: 4-car total capacity via two detached garages (a one-bay and a three-bay with a large walk-up loft/studio space).
- Kitchen: Remodeled with granite counters, kitchen island, pantry, and high-end appliances (Sub-Zero, wine chiller).
- Outdoor Space: Professionally landscaped rolling level lot, private stone terrace, porch, and lighting.
- Utilities: Private well, septic system, propane heating, central air, and a backup generator.
Location & Lifestyle
- Proximity: Walking distance to the Mayflower Inn & Spa, The Frederick Gunn School, and Washington Depot.
- Nature: Located on a prestigious private road leading directly into the Steep Rock Land Trust (44 miles of trails).
- Taxes: Annual property tax estimated at $23,551.
