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.
For sale
$7,900,000
19 Seherr Thoss Drive, Litchfield, CT 06759
7beds
13,056sqft
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
- 161 days
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
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#: 24155364
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
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,900,000-11.7%$605/sqft |
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| 1/6/2026 | Listing removed | $8,950,000$686/sqft |
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| 9/2/2025 | Price change | $8,950,000-9.1%$686/sqft |
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| 7/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $9,850,000+688%$754/sqft |
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| 12/25/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/24/2021 | Price change | $2,200-22.8% |
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| 10/18/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,850 |
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| 4/17/1998 | Sold | $1,250,000+4.1%$96/sqft |
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| 1/4/1993 | Sold | $1,201,000$92/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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