Ever wanted your own underground tunnel to a secret “club?” This Connecticut estate has one.
The home, located at 61 Ely Road in Farmington, includes a private, underground tunnel connecting the basement to a separate structure on the property, “boasting what is arguably the best view in the Farmington Valley,” according to its realtor.
The tunnel, the realtor said, was a “creative workaround.” The property owners were not allowed to remove the existing structure due to local regulations, so they connected the two. The structure is the original A-frame that was on the 5-acre property.
The over 12,000-square-foot home was built in 2007 and overlooks the Farmington Valley with a view that stretches 78 miles into New York. Stepping through the front doors, you are welcomed into a grand foyer opening to formal living and dining rooms. The gourmet kitchen has inset cabinetry, beam ceilings, an expansive island, a professional six-burner dual-oven range, dual dishwashers and a custom pizza oven. The home has hosted 200 guests before.
Stained glass along with acorn and oak leaf motifs are woven throughout the home.
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In total there are six bedrooms with ensuites for a total of eight full bathrooms. The star of the home is the primary bedroom suite with a sitting room, two walk-in closets, a fireplace, private balcony, and a spa bath with a jacuzzi and steam shower.
The lower level has a gym, western saloon and the underground tunnel. The property also includes a six-car carriage house with a kitchen and bath.
The home is listed for $4 million and is represented by Cathy McCahill of William Pitt Julie B Fee Sotheby’s International Realty.