879 Pothier Rd, Torrington, CT 06790 listing details

Own a piece of New England! This 1912 Colonial overlooks rolling lawns,original stonewalls, 1.5 acre fish pond and a historic hand hewn post and beam 4000+ square foot barn. The property has about 35 acres of prime tillable farm soil and commanding views from its highest elevation. The land borders hundreds of acres owned by the Torrington Water Company, insuring protected open space. Conveyance of development rights of 105 acres has been deeded to the State of CT to preserve the land for farming and food production which is necessary to protect the agricultural soils, now and in the fu...ture! The 105 acre parcel includes a 3 acre building envelope which allows for the construction of one residence and agricultural structures. The unrestricted 7 acre parcel includes: farmhouse with attached greenhouse, pond, barns and pastures. This property is ideal for farming, vineyard, raising cattle, horses, hunting, fishing and passive recreation! It it located in the north central area of Litchfield County and is within 100 miles of New York City and even closer to Fairfield County. The region is popular for large acreage rural housing from buyers from these regions seeking primary and secondary homes. Show more