Hawk's Nest - extraordinary country retreat on 7.31 acres w/gated private entry including the ca 1800 historic converted barn w/modern glass & stone addition; heated gunite pool; gambrel-roofed barn w/4 stalls, hayloft, garage/workshop & cupola; greenhouse; root cellar; detached 3 bay garage; plus over 7 acres of gently sloping meadows/woodlands, bounded by split-rail fencing, stone walls, & scenic pond. Owned by Frank M. Hawks in the 1930s, one of America's leading aviation pioneers, this storied home was originally a barn that was moved back from the main road, & parts of the interior were constructed of beams & brick salvaged from Mark Twain's nearby "Stormfield" after it burned. Architect Roger Pitt Witcomb artfully designed the modern conversion of the original barn incorporating the spectacular "garden room" addition w/ two story wall of windows & glorious waterfall w/native stone backdrop. A circular staircase climbs to the 2nd floor FR w/large stone fireplace & curved balcony overlook. This truly one of a kind residence offers stunning brick & wide board floors; timbered ceilings/exposed beams; 3 stone fireplaces + wood burning stove; gracious DR w/adjoining wine bar/cellar; & 3 finished levels. Total 3,726sf, 3 BR & 3/1 baths including primary suite w/full bath, dressing room & sleeping porch, plus 2 more ensuite BRs on the 3rd floor w/vltd ceilings, beams & one w/sleeping loft. Glorious private retreat yet convenient West Redding location, only 63 miles to Midtown.
$1,550,000 • 2.00%
Make OfferLaura Ancona, William Pitt Sotheby''s Int''l
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