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1161 Sperry Road, Cheshire CT 06410
Current Price: $1,200,000
3 beds
5 baths
8558 sq. ft
Last Update: 6/23/2025
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Nestled on 6.5 serene acres next to the Fresh Meadows open space in Cheshire, CT, this worldclass property offers privacy, peace and elegance. The home boasts 4,896 sq ft of living space, complemented by an additional 4,400 sq ft dedicated to studios, a gym, garages, a woodshop, and ample storage - perfect for working from home or pursuing hobbies. Designed by Tom Pritchard and Edward Tufte, the property features a thoughtful kitchen, spacious dining area, visitor suite, beautifully landscaped grounds, and a network of walking trails. The entire property exudes a park-like charm with practical features like a swimming pool, natural windbreaks of trees, stone walls and high ground reducing risk of flooding. The location is enhanced by Cheshires highly-rated schools. This home was the residence of Yale Professor Edward Tufte for over 40 years. Renowned as the Galileo of Graphics (Bloomberg) and the da Vinci of Data (NY Times), Tufte used this space as a creative haven, writing and designing six acclaimed books, crafting sculptures, and planning his 234-acre art park at Hogpen Hill Farms in Litchfield County. The property is 15 miles from Yale University and Yale New Haven Hospital, 5 miles from Quinnipiac University, and within easy reach of Wesleyan University and major airports. New York City and Boston are both accessible in under two hours by car or train, making this an ideal location for those seeking a balance of rural tranquility and urban accessibility.
Rt 10 to Jinny Hill to Sperry or Cook Hill to Sperry
MLS #: 24067776
Style: Contemporary
Color: Green
Total Rooms:
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 5
Acres: 6.59
Year Built: 1953 (Public Records)
New Construction: No/Resale
Home Warranty Offered:
Property Tax: $15,726
Zoning: R-80
Mil Rate:
Assessed Value: $572,670
Potential Short Sale:
Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 4896; below grade sq feet total is 3662; total sq ft is 8558
Appliances Incl.: | Electric Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator |
Laundry Location & Info: | Main Level |
Fireplaces: | 0 |
Interior Features: | Central Vacuum,Security System |
Basement Desc.: | Partial,Heated,Partial With Walk-Out |
Exterior Siding: | Wood |
Foundation: | Concrete |
Roof: | Asphalt Shingle |
Parking Spaces: | 2 |
Garage/Parking Type: | Attached Garage,Off Street Parking |
Swimming Pool: | 1 |
Waterfront Feat.: | Not Applicable |
Lot Description: | Secluded |
In Flood Zone: | 0 |
Occupied: | Owner |
Hot Water System
Heat Type:
Fueled By: Hot Air.
Cooling: Central Air
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Water Service: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Elementary: Per Board of Ed
Intermediate:
Middle:
High School: Per Board of Ed
Current List Price: $1,200,000
Original List Price: $1,750,000
DOM: 133
Listing Date: 1/9/2025
Last Updated: 5/22/2025 12:59:30 PM
List Agent Name: Derek Greene
List Office Name: Derek Greene