170 Old Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
- $1,200,000
- 3
- BD
- 3
- BA
- 2,128
- SqFt
- List Price
- $1,200,000
- Status
- COMING SOON
- MLS#
- 24192820
- Year Built
- 1790
- Style
- Colonial
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Acres
- 1
- Living Area
- 2,128
- Neighborhood
- N/A
Property Description
Step back in time and discover the beauty of this extraordinary antique home, set on an acre of landscaped grounds, with an enchanting guest cottage. The Bushnell-Dickinson House is a Georgian colonial that retains its original features inside and out. including original wide-board pine flooring, paneled walls, four fireplaces, two staircases, dentil moldings, authentic hardware and classic 12-over-12 windows. It has been lovingly maintained for decades by a master craftsman and a devoted gardener, with a deep respect for historic properties. Granite steps lead to the entries and there is a brick patio overlooking the grounds. There is an adorable guest cottage which offers wonderful flexibility for visitors, or as an in-law suite or private studio. The beautiful barn/carriage house holds two cars plus a unique blacksmith workshop. The picturesque grounds feature several gardens for seasonal color, mature shade trees, and a fenced vegetable garden area with a charming hand-built garden shed with running water. With its strong history and distinctive architecture, the home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Rarely does a home of this significance become available - offering the perfect balance of history, craftsmanship, natural beauty, and timeless New England charm in a coastal community. The location is also ideal, close to Main St attractions, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and the train station It is almost equal distance to Boston and New York.
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Additional Information
- Taxes
- $10,125
- Lot Size
- 43,560
- Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator(s)
- Cooling System Type
- Window/Wall
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Water Source
- Public
- Appliances
- Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Fireplaces
- 4
- Basement
- Full, Unfinished, Sump Pump, Storage Space, Concrete
- Exterior Features
- Garden, Guest Quarters, Patio
- Garage Spaces
- 2
- Parking Spaces
- 5
- Elementary School
- Kathleen E. Goodwin
- High School
- Old Saybrook
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Listing courtesy of Rose McWaid from William Raveis Real Estate. (860) 573-0667 (860) 388-3936
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