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$4,995,000 | Built in 1895 | 6,945 Sq. Ft. | 8 Bedrooms | 5.5 Bathrooms | 3.13 Acres
An iconic property in Washington, recognized with a Connecticut Preservation Award for showcasing architect Ehrick Rossiter’s design skills, Rock Gate is currently pending sale after its price reduced to $4.9 million. This estate has been listed since 2019, originally priced at $6.2 million. Constructed in 1885 as a lavish “summer cottage” for General Lucious Barbour—a prosperous industrialist, art collector, and state legislator—the home sold for $1.8 million in 2009 prior to an extensive renovation that retained its historic charm while also catering to the modern lifestyle. This spacious 9,000 square foot shingle-style home includes 8 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, 8 functioning fireplaces, a generous kitchen, 2 dining areas, a music room, a library, a living room, and a study. The original woodwork and beautiful decorative elements were meticulously restored, including the intricate butternut paneling, ceiling details, elegant fireplace mantels, and walnut as well as fir flooring. The property spans 3.13 acres, featuring lush landscaping and a saltwater swimming pool adjacent to the nearly 1,000 acres of untouched forest land at Steep Rock Preserve. Currently offered for $4.9 million, Rock Gate is listed with Kathryn Clair from William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. All visuals and details are outlined in the agent’s listing.
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