Sustainable Living High Above The Farmington Valley

A dramatic, one-owner, architect-designed, and occupied home, with unparalleled attention to quality, detail, and sustainability evident throughout. Sited high on Ridge Road with timeless views to the south and west, all on 3 contiguous parcels (27 Ridge Rd, the 9.30-acre house lot, 23 Ridge Rd, a 1.63-acre buffer lot, and 35 Ridge Rd, a 38.44-acre wood lot with over 700′ of road frontage). Geothermal heating & cooling, south-facing for passive solar gain, an EPA Energy Star Certified Residence & Studio, a sunny lawn and garden area, organic landscaping, and varied hiking trails through the woods. The home is filled with natural light, enhanced by the open design. The main level features the two-story atrium with a native granite fireplace & cork flooring, a large chef’s eat-in kitchen with marble & granite counters and custom birdseye maple cabinets with purple heart trim, a dining room with a native stone fireplace, a wonderfully bright living room with fireplace & German limestone flooring, and a 1st-floor bedroom. The second level includes 3 bedrooms and a study with built-in bookcases, native cherry flooring, & a spiral staircase to the 3rd floor tower. The primary bedroom suite has a raised sitting area with a fireplace, a German limestone bath & double shower, and a dressing area. The separate Studio is an ideal office or artist’s retreat, and there is ample storage with both detached and attached 2-car garages. Words can’t do justice to this unique home – come see for yourself!