Historic House Listings

Off market. Two acres in Connecticut. Circa 1740! $295,000

March 12, 2019

This home was built in 1740! Located on 2.1 acres in Westbrook, Connecticut. The listing says there are streams and a private pond. There is an outdoor stone fireplace for entertaining. The property has an antique barn with room for cars. The interior of the home has exposed beams and wide plank hardwood floors. Close to schools, dining, YMCA and a little beach. Four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,125 square feet. $295,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Welcome to the country living on the shoreline town of Westbrook. This solidly built historic cape is nestled on more than two private acres. Perfect place to enjoy the outdoor life with streams and a private pond. Nicely sized deck overlooks the sweeping views of the beautiful yard, perennial gardens and the pond. Outdoor stone fireplace allows a perfect place to entertain. Antique barn/workshop (29’X12′) is equipped with a casting stove where you can craft woodwork and it also features 2-3 parking bay or space for animals or equipment. When you enter this home, you will be greeted by exposed beams and wide-plank boards. You will never want to leave this nostalgic ambiance. Formal living room with fireplace, it extends to a sitting room with VT casting propane stove. There are elegant dining room and versatile bright sunroom to gather around. Updates includes newer furnace (2015), Harvey windows, electrical with generator hook-up, full bath. There are built ins and spacious closets in the generously sized 4 bedrooms upstairs. 2nd floor laundry is a bonus for easy living. You will be intrigued by the wide boards up in the attic and surely this historic house holds a lot of untold stories itself. Now, it’s your turn to make your own story in this splendid home. Easy access to I95, close to clinic, YMCA facility, schools, shopping malls, restaurants and beach. A little sweat on this lovely property will go a long way to increase the value in this wonderful town of Westbrook. Sold as is. More current pictures are to be added this weekend. Call me for a private showing.
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