Listings by John Downs

Please visit this extraordinary 42-acre property located in desirable Woodstock, Connecticut. This contemporary-cape style home was custom built with quality craftsmanship in 2005 and boasts over 5,000 sq feet of quality living space. Situated down a long driveway, you will experience serene privacy and an abundance of nature from the large private pond surrounded by treed hillsides and open farm fields. A perfect place to pursue your dreams and personal lifestyle goals, including birds and wildlife, fishing, green energy, skating, or equestrian activities. You will love the spacious open great room with a two-story fireplace, hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, and the abundance of light provided by the dramatic Palladian and stained glass windows. The eat-in kitchen offers plenty of guest space with the long quartz breakfast bar and breakfast nook dining area with views through the architectural windows. Perfect one-floor living, as the primary bedroom suite is on the first floor, featuring a stunning primary bath, coffered ceilings, large walk-in closet, and glass sliders leading to the open deck and pond. The elegant formal dining room and living area will serve all occasions. The second floor provides 3 sizable bedrooms and a gracious loft area. The lower level also provides flexible finished areas with a walk-out and full bath. This property is truly a hidden gem in one of the most beautiful parts of Connecticut. Please visit today

A rare find! Step back in time and experience over two centuries of rich history in the “John McClellan House,” a gracious Federal period home belonging to one family since its construction in 1796. The 9.5-acre property (the largest facing the common) is prominently located on desired Woodstock Hill, directly adjacent to the treasured Roseland Cottage (a National Landmark) and across from prestigious Woodstock Academy. You will love the large chestnut-beamed barn, carriage shed/garage, stone walls, professional landscaping, and spacious gardens gently sloping to acres of picturesque open pastures. The land is perfect for your peaceful relaxation, animals, and gardens. Substantially rebuilt in 1831, this gracious 4200 sq ft center hall home includes a sensitively renovated kitchen with appliances tucked behind paneled surfaces and an early granite hearth. Hallmark features include multiple fireplaces, 6 bedrooms, classic built-ins, high ceilings, spacious rooms, raised panel wainscoting, and wide board floors throughout. Built for John McClellan, Esq. & his wife, Faith Williams, this home is steeped in connections to CT’s leaders in the American Revolution and later regional history. Examples: Gen Samuel McClellan and William William’s, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The John McClellan house has hosted generations of historical figures, dignitaries, family members, and friends. Please experience the grace and timelessness of this exquisite property today.

Quintessential New England Horse Facility, ideal for boarding, training, or private use. You will love the hard-to-find, 60’x120’ LED lighted indoor arena! Grandfathered use for all your animals, property includes 17 matted, leveled, 10x12 stalls, tack room, running water, electricity, wash stall, and hay storage. Outdoors you will utilize the sizable fenced grazing pastures with run-ins and lighting. Inside the home, the current owner has performed extensive updates to the property (note- a detailed list of updates will be provided to all potential buyers). The spacious, newly created, eat-in kitchen boasts a stunning butcher block center island, quartz counters, new cabinets, new plumbing, new appliances, new lighting, a breakfast nook, & large sunny windows looking out to the pasture. The beamed formal dining room with built-in cabinets is perfect for entertaining. The cozy living room is ideal for relaxing with a book while enjoying the warm wood stove. One floor living, as the newly remodeled primary bedroom, primary bath, and ‘state of the art” washer and dryer are all on the first floor. Wood flooring throughout the home! Mechanicals include a new 200 amp electrical system, a new ultraviolet water purification system, 1.5 car garage, new pea stone driveway, and a generator-ready electrical setup. Perfect country living in desirable Woodstock, CT. Please visit today!

This stunning antique home, circa 1780, provides a serene sense of historic grace and timelessness. Over 3,000 square feet of elegant living space, the hallmark features include 8 fireplaces, 4 bedrooms, classic built-ins, and stunning wide board floors throughout. The abundance of light and countryside views from every room will bring tranquility and warmth to all seasons. The 5.62 acres include beautiful open pasture, a potting shed, a barn, and many functional outbuildings - perfect for your animals or workshop. Relax at the new, privately situated, in-ground pool and stone patio, ready for your summer enjoyment. Current installation of 315 linear feet of pool fencing included for buyer's benefit (fencing designed to emulate farm or pasture fencing). The sellers have just completed extensive improvements while endeavoring to maintain authenticity. These updates include interior and exterior painting, a brand new kitchen, all new appliances, 2 new exterior doors, a number of new windows, many new radiators, remodel of stunning beamed family room, creation of a new first-floor laundry room, and much, much more. Mechanicals include a high-end and efficient Buderus furnace. Looking for your piece of heaven on earth, this is it! Conveniently located in desirable Woodstock, CT, with easy access to Interstates I-84, I-395, and I-90. Please visit this charming, historic colonial radiating charm and architectural character, country living at its finest!

The Sharefield House Estate is located amid the pastoral beauty on one of Brooklyn Connecticut’s most picturesque roads. Two stunning residences, an in-ground pool, and an event center barn are privately situated on the property. Each location boasts breathtaking sunset views of the 97.4 acres of prime pasture, farmland, trails, brook and hillside woodlands. The antique home, circa 1790, provides a serene sense of historic grace and timelessness.The hallmark features of the over 5,000 sq ft of elegant living space include 4 fireplaces, 5 bedrooms, classic built-ins, and wide chestnut floors throughout. You will love the in-ground pool with stone patios, pool-house, and gardens perched high above the manicured estate grounds. Unparalleled barn living awaits guests in the awe-inspiring second home. Constructed in 2013, this premier post and beam building boasts a dramatic event center with soaring wood ceilings, a massive kitchen, office, bedrooms, bar, and balconies. With gross space of 8,000 square feet there are endless possibilities, obtain permit as required. (Examples: special events, corporate board room, gatherings, wedding venue). Mechanicals include garages with 12-car capacity, and fully owned geothermal and solar systems which dramatically reduce energy costs on both homes. The land parcels were accumulated over decades by the current owners resulting in a private country kingdom ready for your future dreams. Please visit this exquisite country estate today