Built in 1885 as a Gilded Age summer retreat, Rock Gate is as well-known and celebrated in Washington as its architect: Ehrick Rossiter. Rossiter's generous rooms graced with restored carved butternut wood panels, walnut and fir floors, delicate turned spindles, alongside arched windows, porches, and turreted and gable roofs, define the Queen Anne shingle-style homes of the period. Updated and reconfigured for the 21st century, this magnificent home contains modern comforts without sacrificing historical significance and charm. Bathed in natural light, the kitchen invites cooking & conversation; a spacious mudroom with built-ins summons summer strolls; and a remodeled primary bath leads to a dressing room that suggests elegant ease. Reinvigoration of the interior also includes fresh paint, stylish wallpaper, and new carpeting. Ten fireplaces grace the 5-6 bedroom home that boasts 5 full baths, 1 powder room, a wine cave, and wide staircases. New boilers, hot water tanks, plumbing, lighting controls, chimney liners, a well pump and water treatment system, and new equipment for the heated gunite saltwater pool aid effortless living. In addition to a new 1-bay detached garage, a separate 3-bay garage with a large walk up loft awaits your vision. Understated landscaping compliments the outcropping of stones for which the house was named, and grounds are enhanced by stone pathways trimmed with greenery. A private rear terrace sits amid a nest of trees that embraces the property. .
For sale
Price cut: $845K (1/7)
$4,750,000
51 Ferry Bridge Road, Washington, CT 06793
5beds
9,165sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1895
3.13 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$518/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Ten fireplacesStylish wallpaperElegant easePrivate rear terraceWine caveWide staircasesNest of trees
- 483 days |
- 2,156 |
- 184 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 07, 2026 at 05:33am
Listed by:
Maria Taylor (203)578-0397,
Klemm Real Estate Inc 860-868-7313
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24041510
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 5
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room, Wine Cellar
Primary bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, Full Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Jack & Jill Bath, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Bedroom
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 234 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 18
Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Bedroom
- Features: Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Third,Upper
- Area: 378 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 21
Den
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 759 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 33
Dining room
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 255 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 17
Kitchen
- Features: Remodeled, Granite Counters, Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 363 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 33
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 456 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 24
Other
- Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 242 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 22
Other
- Features: Balcony/Deck, Fireplace, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Upper
- Area: 256 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 16
Rec play room
- Features: Built-in Features, Wall/Wall Carpet
- Level: Lower
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 22
Study
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Study
- Features: Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Study
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Heating
- Forced Air, Zoned, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Freezer, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Wine Cooler, Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level, Mud Room
Features
- Sound System, Entrance Foyer
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Attic: Finished,Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 10
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,165
- Total interior livable area: 9,165 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 6,945
- Finished area below ground: 2,220
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 4
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Lighting, Stone Wall
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Gunite, Salt Water, In Ground
Lot
- Size: 3.13 Acres
- Features: Level, Landscaped, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 2140465
- Zoning: R-1
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Masonry, Stone
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1895
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Lake, Library, Park, Private School(s)
- Security: Security System
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Washington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $518/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $2,170,560
- Annual tax amount: $23,551
- Date on market: 9/11/2024
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/7/2026 | Price change | $4,750,000-15.1%$518/sqft |
Source:  Smart MLS #24041510 Report a problem | ||
| 8/12/2025 | Price change | $5,595,000-5.6%$610/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24041510 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Price change | $5,925,000-5.2%$646/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24041510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $6,250,000+31.6%$682/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #24041510 Report a problem | ||
| 9/16/2021 | Sold | $4,750,000-4.9%$518/sqft |
Source: Smart MLS #170302306 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,551 +1.2% | $2,170,560 +1.2% |
| 2024 | $23,272 -3.3% | $2,144,870 +27% |
| 2023 | $24,066 +9.1% | $1,688,840 +9.1% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$32,354/mo
Principal & interest
$23645
Property taxes
$7046
Home insurance
$1663
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 06793
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Washington Primary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 8/10Shepaug Valley SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Shepaug
- High: Shepaug
Source: Smart MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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