102 Melius RD Call Listing Agent, CT 06754-1503
7 Beds
7 Baths
6,844 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 6,844 sqft
Price per Sqft $1,081
MLS Listing ID 918309
Style Traditional
Bedrooms 7
Full Baths 5
Half Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Rental Info No
Year Built 1799
Annual Tax Amount $36,074
Lot Size 101.070 Acres
Acres 101.07
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source onekey2
Property Description
At the heart of it all is the 1799 Main House, a rare and masterful convergence of Federal, Dutch Colonial, and Shingle Style architecture — three distinct traditions woven together with such effortless confidence that the result feels less like a blend of styles than a style of its own. Steep gables and shingled surfaces meet Federal symmetry and Dutch-influenced form, and the effect is genuinely enchanting: a house that unfolds in surprises, each room and detail revealing another layer of its centuries-long story. Despite its scale — nearly 7,000 square feet, seven bedrooms, five full and two half baths, a run of ancient fireplaces, and a storied "pub" believed to be the oldest surviving part of the house — Reverie Farm remains remarkably intimate, more like a beloved character than a monument.
The grounds carry their own enchantment: a Gunite pool tucked into mature gardens, a tennis court, and a canopy of old trees that have clearly been standing watch for a very long time. A generous constellation of outbuildings — a guest house, a separate dance studio with apartment, and an antique barn — rounds out the property's storybook sprawl.
That barn has its own chapter. It once served as the studio of American Abstract Expressionist painter Cleve Gray, who lived at Reverie Farm with his wife, the celebrated journalist and novelist Francine du Plessix Gray. Theirs was a home that drew in some of the era's great creative minds — architect Marcel Breuer and novelist Philip Roth among those known to have spent time here — while statesman Henry Kissinger and landscape painter Eric Sloane lived nearby. Reverie Farm's history isn't just architectural; it's cultural, a rare property where art, literature, and design intersected for decades.
The many additional structures lend themselves easily to art studios, gymnasiums, offices, or party barns, offering the next owner as much creative latitude as inspiration. Reverie Farm sits conveniently near Lake Waramaug, with beach access, and the Mayflower Inn, with an easy drive to the private schools for which Northwestern Connecticut is renowned.
This offering includes four parcels totaling 101.07 acres
Location
State CT
County Out Of Area
Rooms
Basement Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features Beamed Ceilings, Granite Counters, Original Details
Heating Hot Air, Oil
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Hardwood, Tile
Fireplaces Number 8
Fireplaces Type Living Room, Wood Burning
Fireplace Yes
Appliance Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer
Exterior
Parking Features Detached
Garage Spaces 4.0
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available See Remarks
Waterfront Description Pond
Garage true
Private Pool Yes
Building
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well, Private
Structure Type Frame,Shake Siding,Stone
Schools
Elementary Schools Contact Agent
Middle Schools Call Listing Agent
High Schools Contact Agent
School District Contact Agent
Others
Senior Community No
Special Listing Condition None
