Litchfield County - Vintage 1749 Stately Colonial w inground pool. THE JOHN C. PORTER HOUSE. Home is filled with original wide board flooring, three fireplaces, built ins, cubbies, nooks, & exposed beams. You’re welcomed into the kitchen with vaulted wood ceiling, skylight, exposed beams, French doors, slate flooring, 6 burner Franklin gas stove w grill, broiler & double oven. Large pantry / mud room with laundry and stall shower. The dining room is large enough for all the holiday gatherings, convenient butlers pantry nook adds charm, and 1 of 3 original fireplace's adds the warmth. Double paneled doors open to the gracious formal living room with fireplace & the light filled family room w another wood stove is a super place to unwind. First floor office w custom builtins and cozy den with third fireplace all have original flooring. Front and back stair cases up to bedrooms, again, all have original flooring. 10' inground Snyder pool added in 2002. Open, level land is super for play and pets! Pending final approval of lot split to 1.8 acres, TAXES WILL BE ADJUSTED DOWNWARD ONCE LOT IS SPLIT. Survey map at the house, corners not pinned. Small red shed facing the back, in far left corner is not included in sale.
Single-familyProperty Type
1749Year Built
1.8 acresLot Size
$193Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Mary Ann Bennett• Drakeley Real Estate, Inc.
Bought with Mary Ann Bennett• Drakeley Real Estate, Inc.
Source:Smart MLS #170414266
Redfin Estimate
$481,781
$142K since sold in February 2022$0 since September
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This home's estimate is 13.7% lower than the average sale price ($558K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
1.8 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
2,498
Year built
1841
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Litchfield County
APN
797289
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 5, 2023.
Feb 28, 2025 • Final
Residential
Install a gas line for a gas fireplace.
Gas
Jan 15, 2025 • Final
Residential
Install a freestanding propane stove for heating purposes.
Gas
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