Shag Bark Farm

Imagine privacy, fresh air and open spaces with rolling lawns and western vistas and a meticulously maintained compound offering every conceivable convenience for genteel country living.All of this and more truly exist in one very special property: Shag Bark Farm.Located on 88 beautiful and private acres, this country estate is unmatched in its roster of amenities.A long driveway leads to the main house, originally built in 1932 and completely updated and expanded.This main residence features generous sized public rooms including a huge custom kitchen perfectly equipped for large scale entertaining, formal and informal dining areas, an intimate living area and one of the most used rooms: a conservatory from which one can overlook the sweeping lawn to the vistas beyond.One wing of the main house features a study with an upper level studio.The four bedrooms are absolute sanctuaries and offer views across the property.The entire western side of the home features a deck with a freestanding catering bar and overlooks the pool, tennis court and hills beyond.A sweet and charming guesthouse is a delight of its own and has three bedrooms and sits discretely apart from the main house.Adjacent to the tennis court is a wonderful party barn perfect for large gatherings.There is garage space for 7 cars, a potting shed that would make Martha Stewart proud, an oversized gunite, salt water swimming pool, a spring-fed pond and miles of groomed and maintained nature trails through the wooded rear portion of the estate.Located just 90 easy minutes from Midtown Manhattan, the pre-Revolutionary town of Washington, Connecticut sits in the bucolic Litchfield Hills and offers the perfect marriage of culture and quiet.The 5-Diamond Relais and Chateaux property The Mayflower Grace is located in town, along with some of the finest dining opportunities in Connecticut within an easy drive.Pristine Lake Waramaug is also in town, as well as recreational opportunities including hiking, biking, golf, tennis and skiing.An offering so special for those seeking the finest in discreet country living. Some exclusions.