This carefully assembled Nature preserve on 217+ acres offers one of a kind privacy, southwest views, and varied terrain with pond, stream, orchard, rustic cabin, open fields, and elevated views. The 4 Bedroom home is part of a unique Recreational complex, including regulation softball, squash court, contemporary art studio, connected by an expansive patio with infinity pool, Wisteria covered pergola and Argentine Grill. Natural building materials, including custom-planed & native woodwork as well as custom finishes, join the home’s majestic setting with country elegance.

Nearby attractions include Norfolk, CT, Infinity Hall & Bistro, swimming at Tobey Pond, Great Mountain Forest, Umpachene Falls, Stockbridge Store, Yale School of Arts & Music, Berkshire Country Store, Ski Butternut, Catamount Ski Area & Aerial Park, Salisbury School, Berkshire School.

Residential Info

FIRST FLOOR

Post & Beam construction (60’x36’)

Entry Foyer: (16’x11’) oak floor, 9-ft. mahogany door, built-in storage, pine panel walls and ceiling, oak stairs to Upper Level, a doorway to Living Room, door to Kitchen, door to Media Room
Laundry Closet: Frigidaire stackable washer & dryer
Kitchen/Breakfast Area: (27’x15’) tile floor with radiant heat, pine paneled walls and ceiling, cherry cabinets, open shelving, breakfast bar with reclaimed beam and live edge cherry countertop, 12-ft exposed-beam ceiling, Mahogany exterior Barn doors over eyebrow window above countertop and stove area with eastern views, stainless steel sink,  Subzero Refrigerator, Bosch Dishwasher, Viking 6-Burner Oven Range, door to one-car attached Garage & Office, chair rail shelving to
Breakfast Area: Built-In Banquette, propane heating stove, French door to Dining Room
Dining Room: (41’x8’) carpet, western views, stone fireplace with stone mantle and two stone seating benches, full wall of western facing windows, wood panel walls and ceiling, cast iron baseboard radiators
Covered Porch: Off Dining Room
Game/Media Room: (16’x14’) carpet, double closet, built-in shelving, wood panel walls, and ceiling, off Front Entry Foyer
Living Room: (17’x15’) carpet, wood-paneled walls and, ceiling, 12-ft. ceiling, opens to Front Foyer and Corridor to Family Room & Recreation Barn, door to Half Bath
Half Bath: (8’x8’) rubber flooring, single vanity, door to Furnace Room (8’x6’)

SECOND FLOOR: Post & Beam construction

Master Bedroom: (15’x12’) red oak floor vaulted ceiling, western views,
Master Bath/Walk-In Closet: Red oak floor, subway tile shower, custom built wooden single vanity, soaking tub, towel warmer, exposed beams, custom built-in closet shelving
Bedroom: (13’x9’) carpet, double closet, vaulted ceiling
Full Bath: Oak floor, single vanity, shower, off Hall
Bedroom: (15’x13’) carpet, double closet, vaulted ceiling
Full Bath: Oak floor, pedestal sink, tub/shower
Bedroom: (14’x10’) carpet, double closet, vaulted ceiling

CORRIDOR TO RECREATION BARN

(42’x7’) year built: 2013, architect Wes Wyrick, two-steps down from Living Room, forced hot air & central a/c, recessed lighting

Half Bath: American ash floor (native to property), pedestal sink
Game Hall: American ash floor (native to property), chair rail wainscoting on walls, built-in cabinetry
Family Room: (16’x12’) American ash floor (native to property), elongated stone Fireplace with built-in wood storage (flue closure at top of the chimney for temperature efficiency), western views, surround sound, insulated drapes inset into the ceiling
Wet Bar: Tile floor, marble countertop, ice machine, sink, mini-fridge, custom-built cabinetry, leads to two Barn doors that access the Recreation Barn

RECREATION BARN

Post & Beam construction, accessed through Workshop, Driveway, or Main Home Corridor  

FIRST FLOOR

Front Foyer: (32’x12’) ceramic tile floor with radiant heat, wine chiller, mini fridge, stairs to Upper Level, door to Sportsman Closets & Workshop
Full Bath: Ceramic tile floor with radiant heat, subway tile shower, marble vanity, towel warmer
Western Hall: (40’x7’) ceramic tile floor with radiant heat, French doors to Patio & Pool/Spa, opens to Squash Court
Regulation International Squash Court: Soft ball, glass doors overlooking expansive western views, viewing area above
Recreation Lounge: (31’x12’) ceramic tile floor with radiant heat, woodstove, wood panel walls, door to Work Shop, French door to covered Portico to Studio Building & Veranda with Outdoor Fireplace
Work Shop: (46’x22’) concrete floor, Nashua woodstove, propane heat, insulated, two sliding Barn Doors to the paved driveway, door to Recreation Lounge, door to Sportsman’s Closets
Sportsman’s Closets: Concrete floor, digital lock entry, two separate storage rooms (12’x6’ and 12’x9’) with built-in shelving and closet space, opens to Workshop and Recreation Barn Foyer

SECOND FLOOR

Viewing Balcony: (24’x7’) carpet, overlooks Squash Court, western views over front fields, opens to Children’s Bunk Room & Play Area
Children’s Bunk Room: (16’x11’) & Play Area (15’x12’): carpet, three built-in twin beds with storage loft above,
Theatre: (48’x22’) carpet, 13-ft. ceiling, 7-speaker surround sound system, projection screen, propane heating stove, pine panel walls and ceiling, ladder to Olympic Wobble Trap

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

Covered Dining Patio: (24’x13’) flamed granite patio, western views, accessed from the Western hall of Recreation Barn, abuts Gunite Hot Tub
Expansive Open-Air Patio: flamed gunite with stone wall enclosure, connects Main Home, Studio Building, & Recreation Barn
Heated Gunite Infinity Pool
Wisteria Covered Pergola with Argentine Grill: (30’x27’) flamed granite patio, off the western door of Studio Building and abutting pool, stonewall, surround sound
Covered Portico: Connects Recreation Barn & Studio Building, partitions Pool Patio and Grass Veranda
Grass Veranda with outdoor Stone Fireplace  

STUDIO BUILDING

Post & Beam construction, built 2013, metal roof

MAIN FLOOR

Northlight (Brooklyn, NY) glass wall with inlaid entry door from Portico

Great Room: (33’x32’) limed white oak floor, 29-ft. ceiling, spiral staircase to storage balcony with metal banister, exposed beams, built-in shelving, storage drawers, and counter space, door with exterior Barn door storm to western patio, porcelain wash sink at top of stairs to the lower level

LOWER LEVEL

Great Room: (40’x33’) concrete floor, wine chiller, temperature-controlled storage, multiple closets
Half Bath: concrete floor, pedestal sink

GARAGE

From Kitchen: One-car attached with electric Carriage Door (18x15) with Office Area in the back (15’x8’)
From Recreation Barn: Workshop space with car storage and attached entry

CABIN

Oak frame, Franklin wood stove, sleeping loft upstairs, views of Haystack Mountain

OUTBUILDINGS

3-Bay Garage with concrete floor: 1,440 sq.ft. with workshop

Utility Barn

3 bays

FEATURES

Heated, Gunite Infinity Pool with dramatic views
Gunite Hot tub with dramatic views
Regulation International Squash Court (soft ball)
Expansive Southwestern Views
Landscaping
Orchard
Meadows
Stonewalls

Property Details

Location: 34 Burton Lane, North Canaan, CT 06018
Land Size: 217.43 acres
Book/Page: 86/926
Zoning: Residential
Easements: refer to deed
Year Built: 2000 & 2013
Square Footage: 3,579 Main Home, 1276 Studio
Total Rooms: 11      BRs: 4      BAs: 5 Full, 2 Half
Foundation: Concrete/stone/slab
Laundry Location: Off front Foyer
Number of Fireplaces or Woodstoves: 4
Floors: Wood, carpet, tile
Windows: Mixed
Exterior: Wood clapboard on house, semi-rough sawn vertical board on Recreation Barn & Studio
Driveway: Paved & Gravel
Roof: Cedar shake on house & Recreation Barn, standing seam metal on Studio
Heat: 2013 propane hot air furnace, original oil hot water furnace (forced hot air, hot water, radiant)
Air-Conditioning: Mixed (central air in portion and split units)
Hot water: Off furnace
Plumbing: Mixed
Sewer: Septic
Water: Well
Electric: 400 amps
Cable/Satellite Dish: Frontier
Generator: Auto-testing
Appliances: Frigidaire stackable washer & dryer, Subzero Refrigerator, Bosch Dishwasher, Viking 6-Burner Oven Range, two freezer chests, two wine chillers, two mini-fridge units
Mil rate: North Canaan $27.5      Date: 2017
Taxes: $24,467      Date: 2018
Taxes change; please verify current taxes.
Listing Agent: Elyse Harney & Elyse Harney Morris
Listing Type: Exclusive

Address: 34 Burton Lane, North Canaan, CT 06018