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1161 Sperry Road, Cheshire CT 06410

Current Price: $1,400,000

3 beds 5 baths 8558 sq. ft

Last Update: 2/5/2025

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

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.

Map to Property at 1161 Sperry Road, Cheshire CT 06410


Rt 10 to Jinny Hill to Sperry or Cook Hill to Sperry

Residential Property Information for 1161 Sperry Road, Cheshire CT 06410

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

Features
Appliances Incl.: Electric Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator
Laundry Location & Info: Main Level 
Fireplaces: 0
Interior Features: Central Vacuum,Security System
Attic: Unfinished,Access Via Hatch
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
Utility Information

Hot Water System Oil,Domestic,50 Gallon Tank

Heat Type: Hot Air

Fueled By: Oil.

Cooling: Central Air

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: Per Board of Ed

Intermediate:

Middle:

High School: Per Board of Ed

Marketing History

Current List Price: $1,400,000

Original List Price: $1,750,000

DOM: 26

Listing Date: 1/9/2025

Last Updated: 2/3/2025 10:34:20 PM

Listing Agent and Broker

List Agent Name: Derek Greene

List Office Name: The Greene Realty Group