By Tom Renner
Find your private oasis in Simsbury at 8 Pinnacle Mountain Road, a 6-bedroom Colonial set on nearly 7 private acres and yet just 2 ½ hours from New York City. “Summersong” was originally constructed in 1937 for the heirs of Ensign-Bickford Company (now Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company), a manufacturer of explosives. The next homeowner will enjoy 7,148 square feet of living space and 6.47 acres of privacy that includes a heated pool, tennis court, 2 flagstone patios, a pool house, and organic gardens. The home is co-listed for $1,975,000 by agents Jennifer Roller and Kim D’Andrea.
The home is a brilliant blend of past and present. It contains murals, including one by a Disney animator, original period details, and creative woodwork that transport the feel back to the 1930s when the home was constructed. Yet there is also a perfect blend of 21st century amenities, such as a new Miele induction stove and convection oven, exercise room, wine cellar, and solarium.
Visitors approach the home through a long driveway lined with magical gardens, trees, and the tennis court. Among the unique features on the property is that the driveway leads to the back of the house. The 3-car garage is attached to the side of the home, and above it is an in-law/caretaker apartment with three rooms and a separate entrance.
The home offers different appeals to potential buyers. Some will enjoy the soothing sunroom, which offers views of the property’s gardens and seasonal views of nearby Talcott Mountain. “The large windows make it extraordinary,’’ said Samuel Weinhoff, the current owner. “The property is filled with hundreds of birds.”
Weinhoff said the large, wood-paneled library is also one of his favorite rooms in the house. “It looks like every comfortable, thoughtful, beautifully appointed library you see in movies,’’ he said. “It’s a feeling when you say to yourself, ‘Wow, if I could have that library.’’’ The library includes built-in seating and bookcases, a fireplace, and looks out on an early-blooming Witch Hazel. “It blooms in February, and its scent makes you feel like spring is right around the corner,’’ Weinhoff said.
Visitors to the home walk into a stunning grand foyer. The first floor includes a formal living room, remodeled Chef’s kitchen with two pantries, breakfast room and a dining room with French doors that lead to the back of the deck. The second floor features a master bedroom with dual master bathrooms, two en-suite bedrooms and two additional guest bedrooms. There is also a full bath and reading room.
The third level offers a guest bedroom, office, and attic space with cedar closet, while the lower level features the exercise room, wine cellar, club room, and workshop. The house has updated mechanicals and a slate roof. The home’s inhabitants will also enjoy the terrace, in-ground pool, and park-like property grounds.
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Prospective buyers can also contact Jennifer Roller at 860-459-0805 or jroller@wpsir.com, or Kim D’Andrea at 860-459-4221 or kdandrea@wpsir.com.
