300+ Year-Old Historical Treasure for Sale  $975,000

Whether you’re an antique aficionado, a history buff, or just looking for your own little slice of heaven to share with family, friends, and animals, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for in this truly lovely country estate. Built in 1685, the property is located in the picturesque town of Woodbury, the antique capital of Connecticut. Beautifully preserved, it sits on 3+ manicured acres with a charming waterfall and meandering brook.  The “Homestead” is the essence of country living, blending the warmth and charm of yesteryear with the modern comforts and conveniences of today.

Located only 1.5 miles from the town center, just 90 minutes from NYC, and within easy access to Boston, this New England Colonial features many of the desirable details of an antique home: exposed chestnut beams, wide plank floors, hand hewn 24” pine paneling, horsehair plaster walls, and 12 over 12 sand glass windows, along with many other historic high notes to be found throughout the home.

A large walk-in fireplace with beehive oven graces the living room, with three additional fireplaces in the formal dining room, family room, and office. The library sits off the family room and leads to a private office said to have been part of an old grist mill, which was originally located across the brook.  The eat-in kitchen is spacious, with a commercial Garland range, large island with granite counters, and bay window. Upstairs consists of four bedrooms and four baths, including a master bedroom suite with sitting room and his and her baths.

A guest apartment or caretaker’s residence with living room, kitchen, full bath, laundry hook-up and loft bedroom occupies the second level of the 27×50 barn, with storage areas on both floors.  Additional storage is found in the separate 29×33 carriage house.  Barn and carriage house are made of chestnut framing with chestnut floors.

Outdoor entertaining is a delight on the deck off the kitchen. A stroll across the brook will bring you to the in-ground heated pool, Jacuzzi and 12×34 pool house equipped with changing room, great room with cable, bar, and commercial grill. An outside shower is conveniently located on the side of the pool house.

A park-like setting, the grounds offer perennial gardens, mature trees, stone walls, and an expanse of level lawn.