Welcome to the Lorraine Thrall House, a historically significant 1810 Greek Revival home. The home is located on a bucolic country road in the Litchfield Hills. This elegant home sits on ten+ idyllic acres with magical landscaped gardens, mature specimen trees and a babbling brook. There are 2 large barns suitable for livestock, hay storage or reimagined as the party barn of your dreams. Iconic architectural details throughout, hardwood floors, tin ceilings and original door moldings and trim. This beautiful house boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 full & 2 1/2 bathrooms, a generously-sized, remodeled kitchen; a formal living room; a den with a fireplace, and a large classic dining room with french doors that lead to an outdoor stone terrace. The house has been run in the last year as a successful Airbnb and wedding venue known as "Derbyshire Farm". A true gem of an antique that has been well maintained over the years. This stunning property has endless possibilities and is waiting on the next owners to make it their dream home.
Sold for $745,000
$745,000
40 University Drive, Torrington, CT 06790
4beds
2,766sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1810
10 Acres Lot
$792,600 Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$3,599 Estimated rent
Home value
$792,600
Estimated sales range
Not available
$3,599/mo
Zestimate® history
Owner options
List your home for rent
$3,599/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Find your next renter with Zillow Rental Manager. Plus, with online applications, you can quickly screen prospective tenants – for free.
$3,599/mo
Rent Zestimate®
Refinance and save
$5,060/mo
Est. payment
Refinancing to a lower rate could help reduce your monthly payments and save thousands over the life of the loan.
$5,060/mo
Est. payment
Explore your selling options
Work with a Zillow partner agent
Leverage their expertise and Zillow's premium Showcase listings to get your home seen by more buyers.
Get startedList with your own agent
Get your home in front of millions of buyers by listing it on Zillow.
Learn how to do itSell it yourself
Take full control of how buyers see your home on Zillow by listing For Sale by Owner (FSBO).
List your homeWhat's special
Den with a fireplaceTin ceilingsIconic architectural detailsBabbling brookMagical landscaped gardensFrench doorsLarge classic dining room
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
The Rick Distel Team at Compass,
Julie Einhorn 347-853-1426,
Compass Connecticut, LLC 203-293-9715,
Co-Listing Agent: Rick Distel 646-417-2720,
Compass Connecticut, LLC
Bought with:
Amy Lapierre, RES.0813915
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24055584
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Heating
- Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Doors: French Doors
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,766
- Total interior livable area: 2,766 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,766
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Covered
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace
- Exterior features: Fruit Trees, Garden, Stone Wall
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Brook
Lot
- Size: 10 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s), Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 887398
- Zoning: R60
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Paddocks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1810
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Shopping/Mall
Location
- Region: Torrington
- Subdivision: Drakeville
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/19/2025 | Sold | $745,000-3.9%$269/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24055584 Report a problem | ||
| 1/6/2025 | Price change | $775,000-4.3%$280/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24055584 Report a problem | ||
| 10/25/2024 | Price change | $810,000+5.2%$293/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24055584 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2024 | Listing removed | $5,000$2/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24022007 Report a problem | ||
| 7/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $5,000$2/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24022007 Report a problem | ||
| 11/4/2023 | Pending sale | $770,000$278/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170559627 Report a problem | ||
| 11/3/2023 | Sold | $770,000$278/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170559627 Report a problem | ||
| 3/31/2023 | Listed for sale | $770,000+140.6%$278/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170559627 Report a problem | ||
| 3/24/1993 | Sold | $320,000$116/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,109 +58.1% | $314,930 +97.2% |
| 2024 | $7,661 +0% | $159,710 |
| 2023 | $7,660 +1.7% | $159,710 |
| 2022 | $7,529 +2.1% | $159,710 |
| 2021 | $7,374 | $159,710 |
| 2020 | $7,374 -3.3% | $159,710 -3.3% |
| 2019 | $7,623 | $165,100 |
| 2018 | $7,623 +0.9% | $165,100 |
| 2017 | $7,553 | $165,100 |
| 2016 | $7,553 | $165,100 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 06790
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Forbes SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 4/10Torrington Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 2/10Torrington High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
Get pre-qualified for a loan
At Zillow Home Loans, we can pre-qualify you in as little as 5 minutes with no impact to your credit score.An equal housing lender. NMLS #10287.
Sell for more on Zillow
Get a Zillow Showcase℠ listing at no additional cost and you could sell for .
$792,600
2% more
+$15,852
With Zillow Showcase(estimated)
$808,452
- Connecticut
- Litchfield County
- Torrington
- 06790
- 40 University Drive
Nearby cities
Nearby neighborhoods
Nearby zip codes
Other Torrington Topics
