30-Acre ‘Roughland Estate’ in the Berkshires with Converted-Barn-Turned-Manor, Now Offered at $3.85M

NORFOLK, CONNECTICUT – The Roughland Estate -- a magnificent, 30-acre two-home private retreat in the Lower Berkshires region of Norfolk, Connecticut -- is now on the market for U.S. $3.85 million. Represented by Mary White of Barnbrook Realty with international marketing services provided by Christie’s International Real Estate, the sprawling property -- designed with the latest in environmentally conscientious ‘green’ technologies -- provides the ultimate in recreation and refined living.

The first of the two homes on the property, the Estate House, is a 200-year-old barn that was recently transformed into an elegant, 13,000-square-foot luxury residence for family and guests. With every detail carefully executed, the interiors of the unique six-bedroom, four-bath mansion have been adorned with exquisite finishes, such as gleaming walnut floors, soaring, exposed beamed ceilings and original fieldstone. Designed to host gatherings of all sizes, the expansive living and dining spaces are an entertainer’s dream and feature a gourmet-style, custom-built Boffi kitchen, an observatory, game room, yoga room, media room and music studio, as well as two master suites. Rivaling the amenities of a five-star resort spa is the home’s 55-foot indoor pool, which sits adjacent to a Jacuzzi tub, sauna and steam room.

“Given its size, scope and state-of-the-art amenities, the Roughland Estate is a rare, breathtaking retreat that offers considerable value from the heart of one of New England’s most scenic and sought-after settings,” said Kathleen Coumou, Senior Vice President of Christie’s International Real Estate. “And adding to its desirable qualities, the estate is just an hour outside of Hartford, putting residents well within reach of the city, yet comfortably removed from the flurry of activity.”

Serving as a guest house on the Roughland Estate property is a separate, charming 3,523-square-foot Farmhouse, which was built in 1785 and had additions in the 1800s, 1920s, and 1960s. The gracious Colonial–style home has been meticulously restored and updated by the current owner and is replete with original details such as hand-planked pine floors with hand-cut nails and a charming gourmet kitchen with a six-burner industrial stove. Five bedrooms, four baths, a storybook attic, three fireplaces, central air, a generator, and a bluestone patio complete the Farmhouse’s interior.

“This is a stunning property with a multitude of offerings that have been beautifully renovated from top to bottom – yet, as a whole, the estate maintains the aura of a bygone era,” said Mary White, listing agent with Barnbrook Realty/Christie’s International Real Estate.

Surrounded by an additional 30 acres of protected undeveloped land, Roughland Estate’s idyllic grounds provide an abundance of recreational options. Among the delights are mature gardens, a spring-fed pond, fruit trees, perennial flower beds, fire pit, screened gazebo and an outdoor chapel.

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About Barnbrook Realty
Barnbrook Realty's name is derived from its first location in 1976 in a small barn along a babbling brook on Route 7. Today, Barnbook is located in the center of Great Barrington at 271 Main Street - the most visible location in Berkshire County. Our growth is the result of our integrity and our loyalty to our clients. For additional information about Barnbrook Realty, please visit www.barnbrookrealty.com.