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Argyll House

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    Harwinton, United States

  2. Suitcase

    11 guests

  3. BedDouble

    6 bedrooms

  4. Bath

    3 bathrooms


GradeLuxe
Luxe Living
A property with a high level of craftsmanship in architecture and design, as well as comfort.
Estate
Estate
An extensive property, usually in the country, made up of multiple units rented together
Countryside
Countryside
Out of town, in rural or agricultural settings

A Cotswold-Style Estate Home Two Hours from NYC

This handsome estate offers European country elegance only two hours from New York City, in Litchfield County, Connecticut. The stately stone property includes six romantic bedrooms, a barn, generous saltwater swimming pool, gardens, greenhouse, pond, playhouse for the little ones, plus private walking trails to a creek and tennis courts just across the street.

Escape to the Country

Two hours from New York City, this refined estate home is a Covid-era renovation project undertaken by a father-daughter team. It stands as a well-appointed heirloom residence with nods to fine European country estate living. Named for family ancestors, the home’s interiors have been lovingly curated by soon-to-be-architect daughter Deirdre McMullen, favoring a rich blend of antiques and modern furnishings. Deep gem-toned furnishings and richly patterned wallpapers complement the exposed stones, deeply stained timbers, and wood and slate floors.

The property’s timeless barn stands fairytale red and soaring, complementing the dashing estate that’s surrounded by lovingly manicured grounds, a vast saltwater swimming pool, and multiple outdoor patios and terraces.

This stately estate stands as a handsome haven for much sought-after down time—a place to relax in beautiful gardens, lounge around the sun-splashed saltwater swimming pool, work out along the on-site walking/jogging trails, or play a match on the tennis court across the street. With a bright, breezy kitchen, inviting library with plush seating, and sweetly serene bedrooms, the home was created for family lazing, cooking, reclining and reading—generally creating memories within the property’s well-appointed embrace.

Around

Harwinton itself offers small town living in a rural area of gentle hills, tall forests, lakes and ponds. The town is part of Litchfield County, a green oasis with nature preserves for hiking, charming cafes and antique shops, the latter a source for many of the home's treasures. The area’s architecture dates mostly from the 18th to the early 20th century, and Harwinton’s annual country fair is one of the region’s oldest, long appreciated for its agricultural background. Local farms in town offer apple and pumpkin picking, and there's a local dairy farm, Thorncrest Farm (20 minutes) that offers fresh milk and chocolates and even lets you pet the bovines. In addition to farming, local industry has produced supplies such as pitchforks, whetstones and barrels, as well as clocks, lumber, bricks, tinware and cutlery. A local cider mill, Hogan's, became an internet sensation recently and the town offers wonderfully curated antique shops as well. Another must visit local favorite is Arethusa, a fancy ice cream shop, cafe and restaurant.

There’s a local land trust of 170 acres, meaning lots of open space for hiking and wildlife observation. Foliage hunters love the area in autumn, and there are year-round recreation opportunities in nearby Black Rock State Park, including swimming, hiking and exploring the steeply wooded ledges covered in pine, hemlock and oak. Skiers can hit the slopes in wintertime at Sundown or Mohawk Mountain (both 20 to 30 minutes away), and daytrippers love to visit New Preston, a beautiful town near a waterfall with a strong "shop local" ethos of interesting boutiques. The property owners have created a list of their favorite destinations in the area.

Location

Nearest airports: Bradley (Hartford, 40 miles), NYC Airports (2 hours)

Best time to visit

May to February, with skiing nearby in season

Photography: Adrian WM Jones


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Amenities

Here’s what you can expect during your stay:

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Bbq
    Outdoor Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
    Dishwasher
  • Coffee
    Coffee Maker
  • Desk
    Desk or workspace
  • Wifi
    Internet
  • Tv
    TV
  • Boardgames
    Board Games
  • PoolToys
    Pool Toys
  • Parking
    On-site Parking
  • Bath
    Bathtub
  • Toiletries
    Toiletries Provided
  • AirConditioning
    Air Conditioning
  • Heater
    Heating
  • Fireplace
    Indoor Fireplace
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Tennis
    Tennis Court
  • Garden
    Garden

Additional Information

Discover more about this property.

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Bedrooms
6
Full kitchen
1
Living rooms
2
Dining area
1
Full Bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
2
King Beds
2
Queen Beds
3
Double Bed
1

How long would you like to stay?

Minimum 2 nights



Location

Discover more about where you’ll be staying.

Harwinton, United States

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