
Land with Home for Sale in Redding, Connecticut
240 Umpawaug Rd, Redding, CT 06896
Steeped in history and natural beauty, the Charles Ives House (ca. 1913) is a masterfully restored 18-acre West Redding summer retreat where the famed modernist composer lived and created his signature works. Designed and built by Ives himself, this iconic Arts and Crafts estate seamlessly pairs vintage authenticity with ultra-luxury modern updates. Inside, original architectural integrity shines. The spectacular great room features a double-height wood-beamed ceiling, a stunning original paned picture window, and custom staircase balusters subtly crafted to resemble musical staff notes. A country-chic chef's kitchen boasts elite appliances (La Cornue, Miele, Bosch), a cozy built-in banquette, and a fireplace inset with original vintage tile. The second-level primary suite offers panoramic views of the lush, pastoral grounds, a luxurious marble bath, and an expansive walk-in closet. Retain your own inspiration in the original music studio/office where Ives composed, complete with untouched original hardwood floors. The extraordinary 18-acre grounds double as a private resort, featuring a charming 1BR guest cottage (ca. 1900), a heated Gunite infinity-edge pool and spa, a tennis court, and a classic century-old timber frame barn with a new foundation and roof. Effortlessly sophisticated, enchantingly rustic, a rare opportunity and an absolute masterpiece of living history.
Location
- Street address
- 240 Umpawaug Rd
- County
- Fairfield County
- Zip code
- 06896
- Community
- Umpawaug
- Elevation
- 653 feet
Directions
Redding Road (Rte 53) to Umpawaug Rd.
Property details
- Acreage
- 18.23 acres
- Zoning
- R-2
- MLS #
- CTMLS 24181754
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2026
- $29,838
Parcels
- 20 54
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Franchise
- Sotheby's International Realty
Lot
- Waterfront
- Pond
- Features
- Borders Open Space, Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling, Treed
Exterior
- Parking Spaces
- 4
- Pool
- Patio
- Structures
- Guest House
- Features
- Porch-Screened, Underground Utilities, Tennis Court, Porch, Barn, Gutters, Guest House, Stone Wall, Patio
Structure
- Basement
- Concrete, Crawl Space, Partial, Partially Finished
- Water
- Private
- Heating
- Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air
Interior
- Room Count
- 12
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 6, Bedroom x 6, Laundry Room
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Range, Microwave, Oven/Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Chiller
- Security
- Security System
- Features
- Cable-Pre-Wired, Security System
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Redding | Elementary |
| Joel Barlow | High |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | New listing | $3,950,000 | — | CTMLS |







































