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    • $1,195,000

    42 Couch Road, Washington, CT 06777

    3beds
    1,910sqft
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    $7,279/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1760
    6.68 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $626/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Third fireplaceStriking fireplacePoolside garden shedSoaring ceilingsAbundant natural lightClassic stone wallsStone terrace
    Perfectly positioned between Washington, Lake Waramaug, and Litchfield, this enchanting antique home offers timeless New England character, inviting living spaces, and beautifully landscaped grounds. The heart of the home is a dramatic vaulted living room, added in the 1990s featuring a striking fireplace, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light. Rich in history and warmth, the dining room is anchored by an authentic antique cooking fireplace, while an intimate media room /sitting area, complete with a third fireplace, provides a cozy retreat for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen opens seamlessly to a screened porch overlooking the gardens, creating the perfect setting for morning coffee, al fresco dining, or quiet summer evenings surrounded by nature. A flexible floor plan includes a main-level bedroom and full bath while the upper level offers two additional bedrooms, a shared bath, and a separate office ideal for remote work, creative pursuits, or overflow guests. Outside, the property unfolds into a private oasis. Meticulously curated gardens bloom beneath a canopy of majestic mature trees, while classic stone walls enhance the home's quintessential New England appeal. A heated in-ground pool is purified by salt water and has a new liner. It is surrounded by mature plantings, stone terrace. Outbuildings include: an oversized 1 car garage, a sperate barn which could be converted to studio or additional garaging, and a poolside garden shed. Pool liner and skimmer returns replaced 2025 remaining pool equipment 5-8 years old.
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    Listed by:

    Stacey Matthews (203)671-9067,

    W. Raveis Lifestyles Realty 860-868-0511

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24180782MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Features: Full Bath
      • Level: Main
      Bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom
      • Features: Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Dining room
      • Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      Living room
      • Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Main
      Office
      • Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
      • Level: Upper
      Heating
      • Zoned
      Cooling
      • Window Unit(s)
      Appliances
      • Included: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Full,Hatchway Access
      • Attic: None
      • Number of fireplaces: 3
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,910
      • Total interior livable area: 1,910 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,910

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 1
      • Parking features: Detached
      • Garage spaces: 1
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Screened, Terrace, Porch
      • Exterior features: Garden, Stone Wall
      • Has private pool: Yes
      • Pool features: Vinyl, Salt Water, In Ground
      • Waterfront features: Beach Access
      Lot
      • Size: 6.68 Acres
      • Features: Few Trees, Level, Sloped, Landscaped
      Details
      • Additional structures: Shed(s)
      • Parcel number: 2139403
      • Zoning: R-1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Clapboard
      • Foundation: Stone
      • Roof: Asphalt
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1760

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Septic Tank
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Features: Golf, Health Club, Lake, Library, Park, Private School(s), Stables/Riding, Tennis Court(s)
      • Subdivision: Woodville
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: New Preston Marble Dale

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $626/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $429,380
      • Annual tax amount: $4,659
      • Date on market: 7/21/2026

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        Estimated sales range

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        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/21/2026Listed for sale$1,195,000+198.8%$626/sqft
        Source: Smart MLS #24180782 Report a problem
        12/11/1998Sold$400,000$209/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$4,659 $429,380
        2024$4,659 +10.5%$429,380 +45.1%
        2023$4,216 $295,890
        2022$4,216 $295,890
        2021$4,216 $295,890
        2020$4,216 $295,890
        2019$4,216 -3.3%$295,890 -3.3%
        2018$4,358 +0.6%$305,830 +0.6%
        2017$4,331 $303,920
        2016$4,331 +3.6%$303,920
        2015$4,179 +1.9%$303,920
        2014$4,103 -31.8%$303,920 -40.6%
        2013$6,017 +2.2%$512,050
        2012$5,889 +4.5%$512,050
        2011$5,633 $512,050
        2010$5,633 +2.3%$512,050
        2009$5,505 +2.8%$512,050 +24.3%
        2008$5,356 +4%$411,980
        2007$5,150 +4.2%$411,980
        2006$4,944 +9.1%$411,980
        2005$4,532 $411,980
        2004$4,532 +0.6%$411,980 +46.3%
        2003$4,507 +1.6%$281,660
        2001$4,436 +3.3%$281,660
        2000$4,295 $281,660
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 06777

        Getting around

        7 / 100
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        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • Elementary: Washington
        • Middle: Shepaug
        • High: Shepaug

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