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  • $7,900,000

    19 Seherr Thoss Drive, Litchfield, CT 06759

    7beds
    13,056sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1939
    36.93 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $605/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Lit tennis courtScreened porchTwo dedicated greenhousesPrivate tranquil pondSeparate tractor garageAmple five-bay heated garageWet bar
    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.
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    THE LEGACY TEAM AT WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY,

    Alan O'Doherty (917)993-3483,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l 860-927-1141,

    Co-Listing Agent: Diana Bisselle 917-519-5021,

    William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24155364MLS Logo

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      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 7
      • Bathrooms: 8
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Level: Other
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Primary bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Main
      Bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Level: Upper
      Bathroom
      • Level: Other
      Den
      • Level: Main
      Dining room
      • Level: Main
      Kitchen
      • Level: Main
      Library
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Level: Main
      Media room
      • Level: Other
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Oil
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
      Features
      • Sound System, Elevator, Open Floorplan
      • Basement: Full,Finished
      • Attic: Access Via Hatch
      • Number of fireplaces: 14
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 13,056
      • Total interior livable area: 13,056 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 9,200
      • Finished area below ground: 3,856

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 15
      • Parking features: Detached, Paved, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Private
      • Garage spaces: 5
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Patio
      • Exterior features: Tennis Court(s), Garden, Lighting, Stone Wall
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo, Fenced, In Ground
      • Spa features: Heated
      • On waterfront: Yes
      • Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond
      Lot
      • Size: 36.93 Acres
      • Features: Wetlands, Farm, Landscaped, Rolling Slope, Open Lot
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s), Guest House
      • Parcel number: 819444
      • Zoning: RR

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Clapboard
      • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
      • Roof: Shake
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1939

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Golf, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Private School(s), Shopping/Mall, Stables/Riding
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Litchfield

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $605/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,754,800
      • Annual tax amount: $35,973
      • Date on market: 3/26/2026

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        3/26/2026Listed for sale$7,900,000-11.7%$605/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24155364 Report a problem
        1/6/2026Listing removed$8,950,000$686/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24108671 Report a problem
        9/2/2025Price change$8,950,000-9.1%$686/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24108671 Report a problem
        7/2/2025Listed for sale$9,850,000+688%$754/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24108671 Report a problem
        12/25/2021Listing removed--
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        11/24/2021Price change$2,200-22.8%
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        10/18/2021Listed for rent$2,850
        Source: Zillow Rental Manager Report a problem
        4/17/1998Sold$1,250,000+4.1%$96/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #98008698 Report a problem
        1/4/1993Sold$1,201,000$92/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$30,802 +8.1%$1,540,090
        2024$28,492 +0.8%$1,540,090 +45.4%
        2023$28,272 -0.4%$1,058,870
        2022$28,378 -2.9%$1,058,870
        2021$29,225 -0.4%$1,058,870
        2020$29,331 -1.8%$1,058,870
        2019$29,860 +5.9%$1,058,870 +4.1%
        2018$28,188 +0.4%$1,017,620
        2017$28,086 +3.4%$1,017,620
        2016$27,170 $1,017,620
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        Neighborhood: 06759

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