The Burr & Abel Calhoun Farm. Steeped in history, this beautifully preserved Greek Revival dates to 1846 and was built by the Calhouns, one of Washington, Connecticut's founding families. Located in the coveted Calhoun Historic District on 24 +/- high acres, the estate boasts ancient trees, lush landscaped perennial gardens, mature plantings, exquisite boxwood, original stonewalls, verdant open lawns & an apple orchard. The Main House consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 & 1-half baths, with fine period details such as 4 original fireplaces & antique wide hardwood floors throughout. The main floor is comprised of a beautifully proportioned living room w/beams that was expanded to include a grander sitting area; a formal dining room with a period built-in china closet and anchored by an original brick fireplace; a traditional paneled library w/built-in bookshelves & carved wooden fireplace mantle w/granite hearth; a den with powder room. A chef's kitchen w/ a huge bee-hive fireplace is updated with modern appliances and flows seamlessly to a large sun-filled family room w/French doors opening to a bluestone patio overlooking the vast lawn. Additionally, there is a charming post & beam c.1800 2-room/2 bath, clapboard guest house w/ 2 original fireplaces, as well as a hand-hewn post & beam 1800's Bank Barn. Modern conveniences include central AC & a generator. Potential long views. Multiple pool sites. Chaple Brook. Only 4 families were ever in residence. Rare offering in A+ location.
$3,250,000 • 2.00%
Make OfferPeter Klemm, Klemm Real Estate Inc
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