131 Rte 39 N, Sherman, CT 06784 (MLS # 24177995)
Instantly inviting this pristine circa 1940 's classic Connecticut cottage also known as Little Fox Farm is brimming with character and jewel like qualities on nearly 3 acres a wonderful mixture of meadows, light woods, and mature trees as well as stunning perennial flower gardens developed over 30 years by its owner a designer. Set back on the property the house is in mint condition with beautiful Antique wide board wood floors and it really celebrates the natural light in every room and enjoys woodland and meadow views with peeks at gardens right outside the windows. The Living room is open to both the formal dining room with a gas fireplace and the recently updated the kitchen. Two stone patios one in the front of the house and another in the rear of the house create private places to relax or entertain or just soak up the lovely scenery at different times of day. The primary bedroom is a quiet private suite at the back of the house There is a small bedroom also used as an office. There is a mudroom with laundry. The property features a very detailed designed horse barn that stuns in it beauty yet is also completely functional for a very happy horse or used as an art studio, office, guest quarters. The stall is built with I.P.E wood and the wash stall features hand painted Moroccan tiles. Antique brass fixtures. The potential use of this building is endless! The 2 car detached garage is a quick walk from the house and is actually pretty with Belgian Block floor so Elegant! There is a large storage room with gleaming wood panelling and quartz countertop. This room could also be used as an office or gym. The outbuildings use add to the square footage There is room for a pool and the house could be expanded . Sherman is a small charming New England town with several lakes for residents to use for swimming or boating. There are walking trails and hiking trails, golf near by and the location is only 80 minutes tops from NYC. Metro North is 10 minutes away yet this is scenic countryside. Visit Kent to the north or New Milford to the south both just minutes away. This is a very romantic property often sought but hard to find.
Property Type(s):
Single Family
|
Last Updated
|
9/18/2026
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Year Built
|
1940
|
|
Garage Spaces
|
2.0
|
County
|
Fairfield
|
SCHOOLS
| Elementary School |
Sherman |
| High School |
Per Board of Ed |
Price History
|
Prior to Sep 18, '26
|
$975,000 |
| Sep 18, '26 - Today |
$875,000 |
Additional Details
| AIR |
Wall Unit(s) |
| AIR CONDITIONING |
Yes |
| APPLIANCES |
Dryer, Oven, Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| BARN/EQUESTRIAN |
Yes |
| BASEMENT |
Crawl Space, Unfinished, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Clapboard, Frame |
| FIREPLACE |
Yes |
| GARAGE |
Yes |
| HEAT |
Forced Air, Oil |
| INTERIOR |
Entrance Foyer |
| LOT |
2.5 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION |
Level |
| SEWER |
Septic Tank |
| STYLE |
Cottage |
| TAXES |
4371 |
| WATER |
Well |
| WATERFRONT DESCRIPTION |
Beach Access |
| ZONING |
Rural Residential |
Location
Listing courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
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