Historic House Listings

Sold. Schoolhouse Transformation! Circa 1853. One acre in Connecticut. $285,000

November 24, 2019

Quite a transformation with this old schoolhouse. This was built in 1853 and expanded in 1911. Sand Bank School is located on one acre in Burlington, Connecticut. The hardwood floors have been refinished. Love the bell tower. There is a detached carriage house with living space up above it. Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 1,672 square feet. $285,000

From the Zillow listing:

 

Wow! Rare opportunity to own a piece of Burlington history! The District 9 schoolhouse, complete with new bell tower, has been updated from TOP to BOTTOM! Over 200K in improvements! No detail overlooked! New propane furnace, well pump, water softener system & 2 a/c units! New roof, windows, driveway, gutters, walkway, landscaping & lighting! Beautifully refinished HW floors! New interior & exterior paint! New front porch, pillars & stone steps! New propane fireplace warms the whole house and keeps heating costs to a minimum! New insulation in attic & crawl space! Generator with automatic transfer switch! Public sewer! Detached 2-car carriage house is stunning and adds an add’l 700 sq ft of living space, complete with full bath and walk-in closet! Perfect for home business, in-law, game room, guest house, media room, or teen space with private entrance…the possibilities are endless for this space! Expansive back yard borders MDC property for added privacy. Close to Collinsville center, walking/biking trails, shopping, restaurants, etc. This one is NOT to be missed! Hurry!

 

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