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3 Beds
3 Baths
2,697 SqFt
SOLD DATE : 11/13/2020
Key Details
Sold Price $375,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,697 sqft
Price per Sqft $139
MLS Listing ID 170239981
Sold Date 11/13/20
Style Colonial,Antique
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1790
Annual Tax Amount $7,599
Lot Size 1.410 Acres
Property Description
c.1781, the John Denison Homestead housed Chester's 1st post office in 1810. Lovingly restored, this embankment gambrel with Dutch kick roof boasts modern amenities while retaining much of its period detail. Featuring original wide board chestnut flooring and wall panels; 6 fireplaces, 5 of which are working & wood burning; original mantels and millwork; two stairways including the front foyer's captain's staircase; the master bedroom suite with barrel ceiling and fireplace. Enjoy water views from front porch and the kitchen balcony as well as the home's east facing windows. Relax in the privacy afforded by the established, backyard gardens. The property also includes frontage on the Chester Creek inland waterway with a seasonal, floating dock that provides CT River access for kayaks, canoes and small boats. Situated in the picturesque Lower Connecticut River Valley, Chester is renowned for its quaint village featuring unique shops, numerous galleries, diverse restaurants and a brewery. Multiple marinas and boat launches are found along Chester’s river front offering boaters and water sports enthusiasts access to this recreational water course. Entrances to the Cockaponset State Forest provide hikers, bikers and horseback riders with miles of trails to explore. Chester offers an easy commute between Hartford, New Haven and New London and is located only two and one-half hours by automobile from both New York City and Boston. Now is the time to come home to Chester!
Location
State CT
County Middlesex
Zoning R-1
Rooms
Basement Full With Walk-Out, Partially Finished, Heated, Interior Access, Liveable Space, Storage
Interior
Interior Features Cable - Available
Heating Hot Air, Zoned
Cooling Central Air
Fireplaces Number 6
Exterior
Exterior Feature Balcony, Covered Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Patio, Porch, Stone Wall
Garage Paved, Off Street Parking
Waterfront Description Frontage,River,Dock or Mooring,View
Roof Type Wood Shingle
Building
Lot Description Water View, Corner Lot, Fence - Partial, Fence - Privacy
Foundation Stone
Sewer Septic
Water Public Water Connected
Schools
Elementary Schools Chester
Middle Schools Winthrop
High Schools Valley
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Bought with Jennifer M. D'Amato
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Broker | REB.0791464