As autumn descends on the Northeast, it’s the time of year where the leaves fall down and the warmer coats come out. The idea of fall in Connecticut has become quite the hit, with a special thanks to the series Gilmore Girls. The show was inspired by and loosely set in Litchfield County—the same county where this property sits. Perched in the northwestern Connecticut town of Salisbury, the circa-1929 manor looks out to immense bucolic beauty and is listed for a steep $11,950,000.
Lorelai and Rory’s Stars Hollow home certainly possessed the traditional, historic charm New England is known for, but it didn’t have the acreage or countryside lifestyle that Linden Hill Farm offers. The 71-acre estate is accessed by a long, tree-lined driveway, providing ideal privacy with the Berkshires as a backdrop. Stepping inside, the interiors are just as ethereal and grand.
“Linden Hill Farm is one of the finest estates in all of Litchfield County and not replicable,” shares listing agent Peter Klemm of Klemm Real Estate. Klemm is right about that and the residence has even been thoughtfully renovated by a renowned New York designer. Delicate floral wallpaper lines the soaring foyer, which leads on to tailored formals. Off the entrance is where one can find the beautifully decorated living room, dining room, and expansive chef’s kitchen. Original oak wood floors carry throughout the home’s 8,334 square feet, while six antique fireplaces and a paneled library with intricate ceilings are added bonuses.
There are a total of six bedrooms and five full bathrooms across the property, including other detached buildings, so it could be the perfect home base or retreat for a well-to-do family. It has a stunning pool and patio area, full gym, and a tennis court to cater to those who love to stay active. And, who wouldn’t enjoy reading or having a cup of coffee amidst the carefully landscaped gardens?
If this isn’t picture-perfect, luxury farm living, we don’t know what is. Of course, it will cost a buyer a pretty penny to live out their Connecticut countryside dreams here.