A WORLD-CLASS PRIVATE ESTATE SET ON 9.31 GATED ACRES. Nestled behind a private gated entry, this extraordinary CT River Valley estate is a rare luxury compound of architectural distinction, solitude, & resort-caliber amenities. Thoughtfully composed across 5 distinct structures, the property blends modern luxury, European influences, & timeless craftsmanship amid curated landscapes, stone pathways, terraces, & over 6,000sf of refined outdoor living space. This is a truly exceptional, once-in-a-lifetime offering. A long winding driveway gradually reveals an exclusive enclave where the outside world fades away. Stucco structures, cedar shake roofs, & copper gutters emerge in sequence, unified by professionally landscaped grounds, irrigation, & exterior lighting that enhances the estate's serene atmosphere. Completely rebuilt in 2012, & finished in 2015, the Main Residence is a masterclass in quality & livability. Rich millwork, custom cabinetry, radiant-heated hardwood floors, transom windows, & skylights define interiors that feel both elegant & inviting. A boutique-style coat room & jewel-box powder room immediately signal the home's uncompromising level of finish. The show-stopping kitchen features high-gloss bespoke cabinetry, nickel hardware, & a sculptural range hood beneath tall silver-leaf detailed ceilings. A substantial Calacatta marble island integrates a 2nd sink, butcher block, & concealed storage. Chef-grade appliances include SubZero, Wolf, & Miele. *CONTINUED* French doors open to stone patio w/built-in grill & views of spring-fed pond, creating seamless indoor-outdoor enjoyment. The living room is defined by a graceful barreled ceiling, stunning fireplace, & arched transom window w/water views beyond & leads into a sunroom a/vaulted ceiling, skylights, & built-in orchid garden. The sunken dining room makes a dramatic statement w/travertine floors, a coffered ceiling w/gold-leaf detail, & floor-to-ceiling windows. A club-inspired bar & cocktail lounge features a cathedral ceiling, crystal chandeliers, gorgeous wet bar, & richly textured finishes. The library is a refined study with built-ins, gas fireplace, granite accents, & staircase lined w/bookshelves & a window seat. The primary suite is a personal sanctuary w/stone patio, built-ins, automated shades, & dual walk-in closets w/tailored storage. 2 opulent marble baths include a whirlpool tub, Carrara marble shower, onyx & glass tile finishes, & hand-tailored vanities. An upper loft overlooks the bar & opens out to a covered balcony. The media room offers a cinematic retreat w/paneled walls, coffered tray ceiling, wet bar, & another outdoor balcony. A 2nd bedroom suite, featuring vaulted wood-paneled ceilings, skylights, built-in desk, cedar walk-in closet, & refined ensuite bath, is ideal for weekend visits or extended stays. Beyond the main residence, the Billiards House serves as a guest residence & entertainment pavilion w/vaulted ceilings, pool table room, gas fireplace, kitchen, private bedroom suite, den, 2-car garage, mudroom, & pergola-covered stone patio. On the upper tier, the Pool House is an open studio w/vaulted ceilings, beams, stone fireplace, kitchen, & full bath. Below, a climate-controlled wine cellar features separate red & white wine rooms, wood-paneled walls, tasting areas, exposed rock ledge, & dramatic spiral staircase. Meticulous landscaping frames an in-ground heated pool & spa w/waterfalls, expansive flagstone patios, fire bowl features, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen w/Viking grill & pizza oven, & a bocce court. A glass greenhouse provides year-round cultivation, complemented by an adjacent potting cottage. The Upper House, w/its own gated entrance & 1,600sf of flexible living space, presents opportunities for guests, extended family, or future potential. Rarely does an offering of this caliber become available.
For sale
$6,500,000
252 River Road, Deep River, CT 06417
5beds
7,697sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
9.31 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$844/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Rich millworkLong winding drivewayPrivate gated entryRadiant-heated hardwood floorsShow-stopping kitchenBocce courtCustom cabinetry
- 148 days |
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Listed by:
Kiara C. Rusconi (860)573-3382,
William Raveis Real Estate 860-633-0111
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24143703
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 7
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Laundry, Sitting Room, Solarium, Wine Cellar, Workshop
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, French Doors, Full Bath, Whirlpool Tub, Patio/Terrace, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Other
- Area: 324 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 18
Bedroom
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Built-in Features, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s), Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Bedroom
- Features: Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Stall Shower
- Level: Other
- Area: 160 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 16
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Other
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 630 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 30
Dining room
- Features: High Ceilings, Travertine Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 340 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 20
Kitchen
- Features: High Ceilings, French Doors, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 22
Kitchen
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Breakfast Bar, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Library
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 406 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 29
Living room
- Features: High Ceilings, Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 527 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 31
Living room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Gas Log Fireplace, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 12
Living room
- Features: Combination Liv/Din Rm, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 504 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 24
Loft
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Sliders, Interior Balcony, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 396 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 33
Media room
- Features: High Ceilings, Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Wet Bar, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 24
Other
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Granite Counters, Wet Bar, French Doors, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 220 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 20
Rec play room
- Features: Built-in Features, French Doors, Patio/Terrace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 374 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 22
Other
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Beamed Ceilings, Wet Bar, Fireplace, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Other
- Area: 1073 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 37
Sun room
- Features: Skylight, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 209 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 19
Heating
- Forced Air, Radiant, Zoned, Oil, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Ductless, Zoned
Appliances
- Included: Gas Cooktop, Oven, Convection Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Subzero, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Open Floorplan, Entrance Foyer, In-Law Floorplan
- Doors: French Doors
- Windows: Thermopane Windows
- Basement: Partial,Full,Unfinished,Storage Space
- Attic: Storage,Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 7,697
- Total interior livable area: 7,697 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 7,697
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Attached, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 8
Features
- Patio & porch: Terrace, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Underground Sprinkler
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Heated, Pool/Spa Combo, In Ground
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, Access
Lot
- Size: 9.31 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Few Trees, Cleared, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Greenhouse, Pool House
- Parcel number: 962850
- Zoning: R80
- Other equipment: Generator, Entertainment System
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,European
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
- Roof: Shake
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Underground Utilities, Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Insulation, Thermostat, Windows
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Golf, Health Club, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground, Stables/Riding
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Deep River
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $844/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,858,850
- Annual tax amount: $59,446
- Date on market: 1/6/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $6,500,000+940%$844/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24143703 Report a problem | ||
| 12/8/1992 | Sold | $625,000$81/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,446 +1.3% | $1,858,850 |
| 2024 | $58,702 +5.7% | $1,858,850 |
| 2023 | $55,542 +3.1% | $1,858,850 |
| 2022 | $53,869 -2% | $1,858,850 |
| 2021 | $54,985 +3.6% | $1,858,850 +5% |
| 2020 | $53,083 +2% | $1,770,020 +0% |
| 2019 | $52,060 | $1,769,530 |
| 2018 | $52,060 +1.7% | $1,769,530 |
| 2017 | $51,175 +9.4% | $1,769,530 -0.6% |
| 2015 | $46,781 +4.2% | $1,780,100 +2.6% |
| 2014 | $44,904 +39.3% | $1,735,090 +35% |
| 2013 | $32,238 +7.7% | $1,285,410 +5.9% |
| 2012 | $29,944 +1.6% | $1,213,310 |
| 2011 | $29,459 +24.4% | $1,213,310 +11.3% |
| 2010 | $23,685 | $1,089,970 |
| 2009 | $23,685 +0.7% | $1,089,970 +0.7% |
| 2008 | $23,519 +13% | $1,082,340 +10.5% |
| 2007 | $20,810 -2.3% | $979,300 +29.9% |
| 2005 | $21,300 +1.9% | $753,970 +1.1% |
| 2004 | $20,909 +8.3% | $745,430 +5.2% |
| 2003 | $19,306 +158% | $708,470 +112% |
| 1995 | $7,484 | $334,110 |
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Neighborhood: 06417
Nearby schools
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- 7/10Deep River Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-6Distance: 1.7 mi
- 4/10John Winthrop Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Valley Regional High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- Elementary: Deep River
- High: Valley
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