Active

1161 Sperry Road

Cheshire CT, 06410

$1,400,000


$163.59 per sqft

Active

3 Beds

5 Baths

8,558 sqft

Residential

Built in 1953

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 Cheshire's 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.

24067776

MLS ID

January 9, 2025

Listed

February 3, 2025

Updated

Map

1161 Sperry Road
Cheshire CT, 06410

Interior Features

Bedrooms

3


Total Bathrooms

5


Full Bathrooms

3


Half Bathrooms

2


Interior Features

Central Vacuum


Appliances

Electric Range, Refrigerator, Range Hood


Laundry Description

Main Level


Fireplace

No


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Central Air


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Oil, Forced Air

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

6.59 Acres


Architectual Style

Contemporary


Roof

Asphalt


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

High School

Per Board of Ed


Elementary School

Per Board of Ed

Other Property Details

Area Name

N/A


Taxes

$15,726


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

25


Garage

Yes


Garage Spaces

2


Parking

Off Street, Attached


Parking Total

2


View

No


County

New Haven


Water Source

Well


Pool

Yes


Pool Features

Gunite, Outdoor Pool, In Ground


Zoning

R-80

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

2/3/2025

Price change

$1,400,000

-20%

Listed by Derek Greene with The Greene Realty Group 8605601006

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