5 Elegant New England Estates Offering Luxury and History

Linden Hill Farm, an estate of unparalleled elegance, is one of the most magical properties in Litchfield County, combining a sense of a by-gone era with the finest modern amenities. Built in 1929 and exquisitely renovated by a renowned NY designer, the 6-bedroom, 5 full & 3 half-bath gracious Georgian Revival w/original oakwood floors, 6 antique fireplaces & multiple outbuildings sit on 72+/- private, breathtaking acres w/meadows, expansive verdant lawns punctuated by ancient trees, sculpted boxwood gardens, delightful perennial gardens & views of the Berkshires.

Listing details: A double-height, front- to-back entrance hall leads to a stone terrace that spans the back of the house, w/ long established perennial gardens overlooking 40 acres of fields & meadows. The reception rooms are light-filled, of grand proportions, and have antique French doors leading to the back terrace. A lovely sunroom opens to a formal garden. Expansive eat-in kitchen w/a center island offers commercial grade appliances, fully equipped Butler’s pantry & a delightful dining area w/French doors leading to the terrace & kitchen garden. A cozy dark-paneled library adjoins. Up an exquisite curving staircase, the primary suite w/fireplace, 2 baths, 2 dressing rooms, sitting room & terrace overlooks a formal boxwood garden. 2 more ensuite guestrooms w/fireplaces are nearby. In a separate wing: 3 more bedrooms w/large game room above. Oversized pool w/summer kitchen, pool house & tennis court. A Magnificent Country Estate.

EXTRAORDINARILY PRIVATE. Nestled on an exceptionally private 6.2-acre site with 430’ of prime frontage along the “Gold Coast” of Lake Winnipesaukee’s Wolfeboro Neck, this architecturally designed masterpiece spans nearly 15,000 sq ft with 7 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms.

Listing details: Offering S/SW exposure and long-range views, the property also boasts over 5,000 sq ft of patio, deck, and balconies, along with a remarkable 2-slip boathouse and breakwater.

Swede Hill, one of Block Island’s premier properties sits on one of highest elevations, offering breathtaking ocean views and spectacular sunsets. On 4.2 acres, this four-bedroom romantic family retreat offers more than 3600 square feet of impeccable living designed by the award-winning architectural firm Estes/Twombly.

Listing details: Built to LEED Gold standards, Swede Hill was recognized with an AIAri Honor Award for outstanding achievement in architectural design. The tree-lined driveway ascends to a romantic hilltop retreat sited on 4.2 acres. The eastern stone walled entry garden welcomes guests to the Great Room offering spacious living, elegant dining and kitchen space, custom millwork throughout. The glass wall of the Great Room looks out at the western bluestone deck which doubles as a covered breakfast and grilling area and to an elegant 50’ salt-water infinity pool. A separate Guest Suite to the south, with private covered deck, is complete with a Maine Cedar hot tub and provides light and airy living /office space and expansive storage. The primary Suite is an extension of the home’s seamless design with custom millwork, private balcony, soaking tub and limestone shower. Available to this tranquil property are 2 adjoining lots, a 2.55 acre lot @ $900,000 and a 3.33 acre lot at $1,100,000, listed separately. Create your own island oasis/family estate. Block Island has been named one of the “Twelve Last Greatest Places on Earth” by the Nature Conservancy.

This spectacular Squam Lake property, with 500 feet of waterfront, offers unparalleled privacy and tranquility for the ultimate lake life experience. From every room in the house there are sweeping views up Moultonborough Bay to the Yard Islands and Squam Range beyond. The 4.2 acre lot boasts protected 100-year-oldwhite pines, with smaller growth managed for maximum views. The natural landscaping creates lovely pathways leading to the “Snake Rock” fire pit, swimming rocks, the hammock and picnic table all at the water’s edge. The oversized dock invites you to relax, reflect and recreate. Designed by Bill Mead, the main living spaces have immense sliding glass doors bringing the natural surroundings into the home.

Listing details: In addition to the spacious living and dining rooms, there is a large family rec room, three bedrooms, plus the “crows nest” sleeping nook, and a sauna. The property also has a tennis court footprint ready for a resurface or sport court install. The same family has enjoyed this special property for 50 amazing years. This is a MUST SEE, ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY!!

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.

Listing details: Reinvigoration of the interior also includes fresh paint, stylish wallpaper, and new carpeting. Eight fireplaces grace the 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.