on nearly an acre in the borough of litchfield, the 1775 benjamin tallmadge house is a rare offering in the litchfield historic district. a decade of museum-quality stewardship under the current owners has produced one of the most thoughtful restorations ever undertaken on a north street residence, with every original architectural detail preserved. this antique colonial blends preserved character with thoughtful updates, including original wide-board pine floors, plaster walls, refurbished indian shutters, 10 fireplaces, and a chef′s kitchen with soapstone counters, la cornue range, butler′s pantry, and built-in banquette. four bedrooms are joined by a third-floor den currently configured as a 5th bedroom.the primary suite features a 2026 expanded glass-and-tile shower, walk-in dressing room, and cedar closets. grounds by michael trapp include a 44-foot gunite pool, planted rooftop deck with 10-foot spa, tea house, gazebo, gas fire pit, and attached 3-car garage. this is the rare offering where architecture, national history, and daily livability all carry equal weight - a georgian landmark with revolutionary war provenance, museum-quality restoration, and a trapp landscape compound, presented in turnkey condition for its next generation of stewardship.
the benjamin tallmadge house is one of connecticut′s most historically significant residences and a rare opportunity to own a direct link to the founding of the american republic. built by thomas sheldon (possibly with builder giles kilbourn) and home, begin ning in 1782, to colonel benjamin tallmadge - george washington′s chief of military intelligence and the organizer of the legendary culper spy ring - the house carries provenance that few american homes can claim. after tallmadge′s visit to mount vernon, he added the two elegant columned porches on the north and south facades, a personal architectural homage from one patriot to another that still defines the home′s silhouette today.
