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Late Stubbs & Wootton Founder's Connecticut Mansion Lists for $3.9M

market-auction · 2026-06-01

Percy Steinhart, the founder of the upscale slipper brand Stubbs & Wootton, sadly passed away in October at 76. His beautifully restored Federal-style mansion, built in 1874, is now up for sale in Litchfield, Connecticut, priced at $3.9 million. This spacious home spans 6,641 square feet and sits on four acres next to protected land. Inside, you'll find a library with striking forest-green walls, a cream-hued living room with unique wood flooring, and a sleek kitchen featuring marble countertops. The main suite boasts elegant wallpaper and a cozy fireplace, while a nearby bedroom has fun leopard-print carpets. Outside, there’s a stone-paved pool, a one-bedroom pool house, and a croquet lawn. The listing is handled by Heather Croner and Patricia McNamee of William Pitt | Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty.

Key facts

  • Percy Steinhart founded Stubbs & Wootton.
  • Steinhart died in October at age 76.
  • His Connecticut mansion is listed for $3.9 million.
  • The house was built in 1874 and fully renovated by Steinhart.
  • The property is 4 acres with a 6,641-square-foot main house.
  • It backs onto protected land-trust property.
  • Features include a library, garden room, modern kitchen, and multiple fireplaces.
  • Outdoor amenities include a pool, pool house, carriage house, greenhouse, and croquet lawn.

Entities

Artists

  • Percy Steinhart

Institutions

  • Stubbs & Wootton
  • William Pitt | Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty

Locations

  • Litchfield
  • Connecticut
  • United States

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