The Connecticut estate where Mark Twain lived for the last 2 years of his life is listed for $3.9 million. Take a look inside.

The property is next to 161 acres of land that's protected by Redding Land Trust.
The property is next to 161 acres of land that's protected by Redding Land Trust. Bernadette Queenan
  • A 28.53-acre Connecticut estate that once belonged to Mark Twain is for sale for $3.9 million.
  • The author lived in the estate from 1908 until his death in 1910.
  • The estate includes a main residence, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and a heated pool.
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A sprawling Connecticut estate where Mark Twain lived from 1908 until his death in 1910 is on the market for $3.9 million.

The historic residence spans 28.53 acres.
The historic residence spans 28.53 acres. Bernadette Queenan

The estate is known as "Stormfield" and shares a name with a character in one of Twain's short stories. The celebrated American author is best known for his works "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." 

Stormfield spans 28.53 acres, per the listing, and is located on the appropriately named Mark Twain Lane in Redding, Connecticut.

The current owners bought the home in September 2003 for $3.45 million, per county records.

The home has been on and off the market since it was first listed in June 2014 for $4 million, per listing records. It's been listed at $3.9 million since September.

The median sales price for single-family homes in Redding is $531,000 for April 2022, per the latest data from William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

Stormfield is the second most expensive single-family home listing in Redding, with the first being a $16 million country manor, per real-estate platform Realtor.com

Laura Freed Ancona with William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty holds the listing.

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Inspired by his time in Italy, Twain built the Connecticut home in the style of a Tuscan villa. The home that currently stands on the grounds has been renovated.

Mark Twain's last home 'Stormfield', Redding, Connecticut, USA
Mark Twain's last home 'Stormfield', Redding, Connecticut, USA Culture Club/Getty Images

After a fire broke out on the property in 1923, the villa was rebuilt in 1925. The new home retained the original foundations, terraces, stone walls and pillars, and gardens, per the listing.

The place remains well-known among Twain's fans.

"A lot of people are drawn to the area because they're fans, and they call themselves Twainiacs," Ancona said.

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Hand-painted coffered ceilings adorn the formal living room.

The main living area.
The main living area. Bernadette Queenan

The main residence spans 6,300 square feet and features high ceilings, hardwood floors, and three fireplaces, per the listing.

The library is next to the living room, with full-length, built-in shelving.

The library.
The library. Bernadette Queenan

Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

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The open-concept kitchen comes with a large island counter.

The open-concept kitchen and dining area.
The open-concept kitchen and dining area. Bernadette Queenan

Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

There are four bedrooms in the house.

One of the bedrooms in the house.
One of the bedrooms in the house. Bernadette Queenan

Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

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The residence comes with five full bathrooms, some of which are adorned in Twain-inspired decor.

Mark Twain fans, also known as Twainiacs, will appreciate the decor that's inspired by the late author.
Mark Twain fans, also known as Twainiacs, will appreciate the decor that's inspired by the late author. Bernadette Queenan

Source: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty

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There are plenty of outdoor spaces for residents to lounge in, including a front porch and a balcony.

The estate comes with outdoor seating areas where residents can enjoy the views of nature.
The estate comes with outdoor seating areas where residents can enjoy the views of nature. Bernadette Queenan

The property is next to 161 acres of lush greenery that's protected by Redding Land Trust, per the listing.

"The current owners were drawn to the home for the same reason as Mark Twain, which is the land. It's just beautiful," Ancona said.

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Other amenities on the grounds include a heated gunite pool, a two-bedroom guesthouse, and three garage bays.

The pool.
The pool. Bernadette Queenan

"The perfect buyer for this home is somebody that wants a real private estate," Ancona said. "It's for someone who really wants a very natural setting and something that literally has roots, not something that's sort of new and shiny."

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