PRIVATE HORSE FARM WITH HOUSE & IN - LAW APARTMENT
Somers, Tolland County, Connecticut
This cherished homestead reflects a labor of love and genuine passion for an equestrian lifestyle. A true paradise for horse enthusiasts where you can live and ride in the comfort of your own serene haven. Tucked back in a picturesque countryside setting and wonderfully maintained, updated, and expanded.
Imagine morning strolls across your backyard to the sounds of content nickering and whinnies coming from within the main 36'x24' barn. Ideally outfitted with two 12'x12' stalls, concrete floored center aisle with mats, owner's tack room, upper level hay loft with 500 bail capacity, and utility room with dedicated furnace, hot water, and washer. Recent updates include two new propane tanks and barn roof replaced in 2016. Additional 4-stall Barnyard shed row was added in 2012. A wide overhang leads the way to three 12'x12' and one 16'x12' stalls, well-equipped with lights, outlets, and water. All 6 stalls feature their own walkout access to spacious sand paddocks. Bubble baths are made easy with outdoor wash stall. Two verdant fenced paddocks allow for rotational grass turnout.
Get a leg up into the saddle from a permanently built mounting platform and hack down to a state-of-the-art 200'x130' outdoor riding ring. Professionally installed in 2018 with superior GGT footing, halogen high-output lights, 8-head watering system with programmable timer, designated well, and pump house building with additional storage. Four large cubic yards of extra footing material and all quality jumps, standards, and poles included with sale of property.
A charming gambrel colonial farmhouse expands over 3,306sf with many significant upgrades including new roof (2016), new vinyl siding with Tyvek house wrap (2019), new windows (2012), new boiler (2020), completely remodeled kitchen (2022), and 1,000sf in-law apartment addition (2011). The main residence exudes warmth with hardwood floors, country-style wood doors, and 3 fireplaces. The newly updated kitchen is the heart of the home with custom high-end hickory cabinets, large peninsula island, granite countertops, ample storage, and all brand new kitchen appliances (2024). An informal dining space/sitting area opens into a well-scaled living room. Enjoy holiday gatherings and festive occasions in the formal dining room. A stone fireplace is the central focal point within a main level home office, ideal for the work-from-home professional. Doors open out for access to front and back of property as well as to the attached 2-car garage. The upper level gives way to restful retreats for family and guests alike. Relax and unwind in the large primary suite with ensuite full bathroom outfitted with large vanity and walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms are serviced by another full bathroom.
Beautifully designed, the adjoining accessory apartment is its own complete dwelling with private exterior entry. The open floor plan is bright, comfortable, and contemporary. A fully outfitted kitchen overlooks a spacious living room with access to private basement storage and mechanicals. Two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry provide endless options for accommodations.
The full basement unfolds into extensive storage, a workshop, lower level 1-car/equipment garage, and is partially finished with a heated office. The front driveway was extended and newly paved in 2022 to allow effortless navigation for trucks and trailers to access barn, ring, and paddocks. Three Kloter Farms outbuildings, 1 new in 2022, 2 with broad overhangs, and all with power, provide boundless possibilities for farm equipment, barn supplies, shavings, feed, and potential expansion. Sprawling fully fenced back yard is already primed for your pups.
Sale inclusive of 2 parcels, 340 and 344 Springfield Road. Fully functional farm with horses recently on site. This is a private horse property that dreams are made of. Wonderful opportunity to make this your own. Move right in and begin enjoying your new view between your horse's ears.
Kiara Rusconi
, William Raveis Real Estate