The Goldspiel Group

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ON THE COVER: KENT, CONNECTICUT • $1,995,000 • MODERN MASTERPIECE ON 10.84 ACRES. SIMPLE LINES AND FINE CRAFTSMANSHIP. TWO HOURS FROM NYC.

T E A M I N L I TC H F I E L D C O U N T Y, C O M PA N Y-W I D E *

The market in Litchfield County, like other areas, struggled a bit early in 2019 before gradually gathering steam. A steady stream of closings in the fourth quarter helped us finish close to flat in both total units and dollar volume for the calendar year versus 2018. The $1 million-plus market was a particularly

First and foremost, I hope you, your families, and all your loved

healthy segment, with unit sales each quarter either matching

ones are staying safe and well during these unprecedented

or climbing ahead of the same time frames the previous year.

times. The Goldspiel Group is working hard to adapt to today’s uniquely challenging market. We are continuing our

Today’s market presents new challenges, but with current

unparalleled level of service for all our clients while adhering to

inventory levels 30% lower than a year ago and very strong

new safety protocols. We will get through this as a team.

buyer demand, it has become a very good time to be a seller.

I am grateful for everyone who made 2019 another successful

As we navigate these uncharted waters together, we hope our

year for The Goldspiel Group. I am also happy to introduce

newest Property Guide is informative and a welcome respite

Rebecca Ward as our newest addition to our group. A resident

from the news of the day. And as always, feel free to contact us

of Norfolk, Rebecca brings over twelve years of experience

at any time, we are here to help.

selling real estate in the Litchfield Hills.

-Ira

*Source: SmartMLS Residential Sales. Market Share by Broker, by total dollar volume, Litchfield County Agents 1/1/19 - 12/31/19.

G E T I N TO U C H

IRA GOLDSPIEL 917.304.0871 igoldspiel@williampitt.com

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H OWA R D S C H I S S L E R 917.304.0871 hschissler@williampitt.com

ST E V E P E N E R 203.470.0393 spener@williampitt.com

R E B EC CA WA R D 860.309.3464 rward@williampitt.com

# 1 B RO K E RAG E I N 20 1 9 *

Litchfield County Market Share Bridgewater, Cornwall, Goshen, Kent, Litchfield, Morris, Roxbury, Salisbury, Sharon, Warren, Washington, Woodbury Market Share*

9%

14%

11%

29%

34%

10%

35% ALL PRICE POINTS CLOSED $ VOLUME

$500,000-$999,999 CLOSED $ VOLUME

49% 10%

18%

$1,000,000+ CLOSED UNITS

20%

8%

13%

8%

32%

WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY Klemm Real Estate

Elyse Harney

William Raveis

Other

*Source: SmartMLS Residential Sales. Market Share by Broker, by total dollar volume or units as specified; closed sales for single family homes, Litchfield County or towns as specified 1/1/19 - 12/31/19.

SINGLE FAMILY UNITS

AVERAGE SALE PRICE

TOTAL DOLLAR VOLUME

% CHANGE FROM 2018

BE T H L E H E M

44

$3 55,551

$1 5,644,244

35%

B R IDG EWATE R

18

$635, 931

$1 1 ,4 4 6,758

- 20%

CAN AAN

22

$2 93,757

$6,462 ,654

74%

COR NWA L L

23

$556, 9 59

$1 2,810,0 57

65%

G OS H E N

64

$3 92 ,01 1

$2 5,088,704

41%

KE NT

49

$54 3, 384

$26,6 25,816

2%

LITC H F I E L D

103

$375,2 58

$3 8,651 ,574

- 5%

MOR R IS

28

$39 6, 339

$1 1 ,0 97,492

-30%

329

$3 1 5,3 47

$103,749,163

-16%

N OR FOL K

18

$355, 972

$6,4 07,49 6

-24%

NO RT H CAN AA N

33

$207,2 89

$6,840,537

66%

ROX BU RY

38

$781 ,850

$29,7 10, 30 0

3%

SAL I S BURY

42

$703,463

$2 9,545,446

-21%

TOWN

NEW MI L FO RD

SH A RON

45

$587, 928

$26,4 56,76 0

- 4%

S H E RM AN

66

$524,542

$3 4,619,772

-16%

WA R R E N

15

$635,84 5

$9, 537,675

-5 2%

WAS H I N GTO N

59

$1 ,076,02 5

$63,4 85,475

62%

W INCHESTE R

131

$21 8,802

$28,6 63,0 6 2

9%

WO O DBURY

112

$370,443

$41 ,4 89,616

3%

1 23 9

$ 426,419

$ 528,3 32,601

-1%

TOTALS

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Our Group Advantage B R A N D H E R I TAG E A centuries-old heritage with the Sotheby’s Auction house, where realty and auction collaborate on exclusive marketing efforts targeting a coveted and influential audience.

G LO BA L P R E S E N C E An international referral network connecting buyers and sellers locally and globally.

L I ST I N G E X P O S U R E The best listing exposure through exclusive marketing partnerships with iconic media brands for every price point and property type.

ST R AT EG I C M A R K E T I N G A strategic focus on all marketing channels for our listings across traditional, digital, social and public relations.

S OT H E BYS R E A LT Y.C O M Sothebysrealty.com exposure, the #1 luxury real estate website in the world.

R EG I O N A L W E B S I T E Williampitt.com exposure, a multiple award-winning website delivering the finest online presentation of every property: •

Real Trends, 2018: #1 in Best Overall Real Estate Website, #1 in Best Community, #2 in Best Property Detail, #4 in Best Video, #7 in Best Design and #7 in Best Mobile

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Real Trends, 2017: #1 Best Designed Real Estate Website in the Country, #2 in Best Overall Real Estate Website, #2 in Property Detail

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Webby Awards, 2016: The only residential real estate brokerage named an Official Honoree in the real estate website category of the “Internet’s highest honor” (The New York Times)

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WebAwards, 2016: Best Professional Services Website

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W3 Awards, 2016: Best in Show for Visual Appeal, Gold Award winner for Website Video Features

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In the News In addition to our traditional advertising efforts, we work to secure editorial coverage for our listings in key media outlets based in our local markets, around the country and across the globe. Through our close connections with reporters and editors at relevant print and online publications, our dedicated public relations team has generated widespread exposure and interest in our properties.

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Featured Properties

THE PINNACLE

Washington Connecticut $6,750,000

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This brilliantly designed home is on 30+ acres affording complete privacy and jaw-dropping views overlooking Lake Waramaug. The property includes 100’ of frontage on Connecticut’s premier lake complete with parking, picnic area, pebble beachfront and boat dock. There is also a detached 4-bay stone barn with an open finished space above ideal for a studio, a separate caretaker’s cottage, and a dedicated spot for an inground pool.

FRONTAGE ON LAKE WARAMAUG This Classic New England Shingle Style home is set on Connecticut’s second largest lake with its own private beach and dock. The house is perfectly sited and is designed to connect one with the outdoors with expansive windows and French doors that offer perfect views year-round. Features include an open kitchen, living and dining area, impressive fieldstone fireplace, wood paneled den, lavish master suite, wine cellar, and 2-story barn.

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Warren Connecticut $4,850,000

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Featured Properties Washington, Connecticut $3,950,000 PRIVATE MODERN ESCAPE Modern Barn living with capti­vating interior spaces infused with a serene sense of history and timelessness. Situated on 67+ acres of open pasture, orchard, and mature forestland with breathtaking sunset views. Bluestone patios, outdoor fireplace, and heated saltwater pool.

Kent, Connecticut $2,500,000 CLOUDHILL This Estate property is set on 48+ acres and features expansive views and supreme privacy. It includes the main house with large windows, great room with soaring ceiling, spacious master bedroom, and lower level family room, plus separate garage with apartment.

Salisbury, Connecticut $1,950,000 C. 1845 COUNTRY HOME An antique Farmhouse on 19+ open acres with sunset views and located on a quiet scenic road. Features include an open living and dining room with exposed beams, spacious family room, pool, attached 2-car garage, separate 1-car garage, and baseball field with backstop.

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Sharon, Connecticut | $1,285,000 4 BR | 4 BA | 5 ACRES | 4,199 SQ FT

Cornwall, Connecticut | $1,050,000 3 BR | 3.1 BA | 7.05 ACRES | 2,590 SQ FT

Kent, Connecticut | $919,000 7 BR | 6.2 BA | 3.14 ACRES | 5,367 SQ FT

Warren, Connecticut | $895,000 4 BR | 3 BA | 5 ACRES | 2,753 SQ FT

Goshen, Connecticut | $895,000 4 BR | 3 BA | 13.28 ACRES | 3,186 SQ FT

Sharon, Connecticut | $850,000 3 BR | 2.2 BA | 5 ACRES | 2,468 SQ FT iragoldspiel.williampitt.com

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Cornwall, Connecticut | $750,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 3 ACRES | 3,281 SQ FT

Kent, Connecticut | $750,000 3 BR | 2 BA | 4 ACRES | 2,636 SQ FT

New Milford, Connecticut | $750,000 3 BR | 2 BA | 0.59 ACRE | 1,906 SQ FT

Warren, Connecticut | $670,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 2.23 ACRES | 2,256 SQ FT

Cornwall, Connecticut | $660,000 5 BR | 5.1 BA | 2 ACRES | 4,600 SQ FT

Kent, Connecticut | $585,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 4.05 ACRES | 2,325 SQ FT

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Roxbury, Connecticut | $575,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 3.42 ACRES | 1,840 SQ FT

Kent, Connecticut | $549,000 4 BR | 3 BA | 2.72 ACRES | 2,282 SQ FT

New Milford, Connecticut | $525,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 1.66 ACRES | 2,363 SQ FT

Cornwall, Connecticut | $485,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 4.4 ACRES | 2,672 SQ FT

Kent, Connecticut | $475,000 3 BR | 2.1 BA | 0.67 ACRE | 2,512 SQ FT

Cornwall, Connecticut | $435,000 3 BR | 2 BA | 12 ACRES | 1,780 SQ FT iragoldspiel.williampitt.com

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C. 1799 ESTATE

Warren Connecticut $4,995,000

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Historically rich C. 1799 residence on 68 acres. Total restoration/ preservation in 2015. The main house has a living room with beamed ceiling, kitchen with high-end appliances and finishes, main floor guest suite, screened-in porch, wide board floors, and office with vaulted ceilings. Also on the property are gardens, pond, fruit trees, caretaker’s apartment, 2 studios, newly renovated 3 bedroom guest house, barns, pool, and tennis court.

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ONE OF THE GREAT ESTATES: TACONIC FARM A beautifully restored 1880 Antique on 60+ picturesque acres in a superb location. There are expansive lawns, ornamental gardens, orchard, spring-fed pond and Moore Brook, 50’ heated gunite pool, and magnificent distant views. The property also features a garage with 4 bays, a stable/garage, paddocks, dressage ring, and cabin.

SOLD Salisbury Connecticut Offered at $3,500,000

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Significant Sales

SOLD Washington, Connecticut Offered at $4,000,000 | Represented Seller

SOLD New Milford, Connecticut Offered at $2,800,000 | Represented Seller and Buyer

SOLD Salisbury, Connecticut Offered at $2,795,000 | Represented Buyer

SOLD Kent, Connecticut Offered at $2,750,000 | Represented Seller and Buyer

SOLD Litchfield, Connecticut Offered at $1,750,000 | Represented Seller

SOLD Lakeville, Connecticut Offered at $1,595,000 | Represented Seller

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SOLD Roxbury, Connecticut Offered at $1,585,000 | Represented Seller

SOLD Sharon, Connecticut Offered at $1,495,000 | Represented Buyer

SOLD New Milford, Connecticut Offered at $1,450,000 | Represented Seller

SOLD Pawling, New York Offered at $1,100,000 | Represented Seller

SOLD Kent, Connecticut Offered at $1,050,000 | Represented Seller and Buyer

SOLD Sharon, Connecticut Offered at $895,000 | Represented Seller iragoldspiel.williampitt.com

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Consistent Leaders in Performance & Productivity IRA GOLDSPIEL* • #1 William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty Agent in Single Family Home Sales in Litchfield County (Total Dollar Volume 2014-2019) • #1 Agent in Sold Dollar Volume 2019 in the towns of Kent and Warren • Highest Sale in Salisbury (2017 & 2019) and Kent (2018) WILLIAM PITT SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY** • #1 in Sold Dollar Volume in Litchfield County 2019 • #1 Sold Units in Litchfield County 2019 • Highest Priced 2019 Sales in the Towns of Bridgewater, Canaan, Goshen, Harwinton, Litchfield, Morris, Norfolk, Salisbury, Warren, Winchester and Woodbury

W I L L I A M P I T T.C O M LITCHFIELD HILLS BROKERAGES 27 North Main Street, Kent, CT | o 860.927.7724 | c 917.626.3481 | e igoldspiel@williampitt.com | iragoldspiel.williampitt.com Sotheby’s International Realty® and the Sotheby’s International Realty Logo are service marks licensed to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC and used with permission. WPS Holdings LLC fully supports the principles of the Fair Housing Act and the Equal Opportunity Act. Each office is independently owned and operated. Any services or products provided by independently owned and operated franchisees are not provided by, affiliated with or related to Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC nor any of its affiliated companies. If your property is listed with a real estate broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the offerings of other real estate brokers. While information is believed true, and fully vetted, no guarantees are made. *Source: SmartMLS Residential Sales. Market Share by Broker, by total dollar volume or units as specified, Litchfield County or towns as specified 1/1/14 - 12/31/19. **Source: SmartMLS Residential Sales. Market Share by Broker, by total dollar volume or units as specified; closed sales for single family homes, Litchfield County or towns as specified 1/1/19 - 12/31/19.