Historic House Listings

Sold. Built for America’s First Prima Donna, Clara Louise Kellogg. Ten acres in Connecticut. $799,000

August 25, 2022

This is a big house with 5,000 square feet! The home is known as Elpstone Manor. The house was built for America’s first prima donna, Clara Louise Kellogg. The home was built in 1882. It is located on ten acres in New Hartford, Connecticut. The home features original windows, hardwood floors, five working fireplaces and three covered porches. The property also has a horse barn, ice house, well house and a 4,000 square foot carriage house with a 900 square foot guest quarters. Six bedrooms, five bathrooms and 5,000 square feet. $799,000

Contact the property owner: 860-614-5611

From the Zillow listing:

 

Historical home built in 1882 by Clara Louise Kellogg, America’s first prima dona. 5,000 sq ft victorian with original windows, 5 working fireplaces and 3 covered porches. Plus horse barn, ice house, well house and 4,000 sq ft carriage house/garage of which 900 sq ft is 2 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment.

 

 

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