The House on the Hill

The House on the Hill is a charming historic cottage and garden set on 48 private acres of forestland and meadows about a five minute drive from the center of town with breathtaking 360 degree views over the Litchfield Hills. The space This special property –- a charming cottage located on a private hilltop---is situated in between Litchfield and Bantam. Ideal for a couple or a small family it was built in the 1950s by Julie & John Forman, the founders of Litchfield's Forman School, and is still owned by their family. A two story house tastefully decorated with rustic country antiques, the ground floor features a newly renovated kitchen, a dining and living room with a dramatic open stone fireplace and a small sitting room and guest bathroom. Upstairs is a master bedroom with a very comfortable King bed, and a small bathroom with separate shower. An ideal artist's retreat, the owners use it as a place to escape and disconnect---so the house is best for those looking to read, meditate, unwind, cook and connect in real time. The house is only about a 5 minute drive to Litchfield's center, with its stylish shops and restaurants such as the West Street Grill, and 5 minutes to Bantam, a tiny town that has been recently revived into a foodie destination (Arethusa Farm Dairy, Al Tavolo Restaurant and Bantam Bread), and about 20 minutes to New Preston and Washington Depot.