335 River Rd, Deep River, CT 06417

Located near the Connecticut River, in a neighborhood of gracious waterside homes, the Thomas Buckingham House, c.1780, is a center hall Colonial farmhouse with a deep maritime history. With just four owners over 100 years, this home also has rich human history. Meticulously maintained and updated by its architect-owner, the house marries past and present. Significant renovations bring it respectfully into today's comfortable lifestyle, while honoring the original integrity and details. A new wing includes a Chef's kitchen with fireplace and spacious island below and a dramatic master suite above with vaulted ceilings, custom built-ins, fireplace sitting area, and master bath. Gallery halls of floor-to-ceiling windows unite the new kitchen with a Keeping room, where another fireplace makes the dining area--wrapped by a light-filled bay window--perfect for elegant dining. A more formal living room with fireplace and sunny southern exposure completes the level. The second level features the master suite, three additional bedrooms, and a renovated family bath. Honeyed wide-board floors warm the original rooms, a parson's box joins new architectural details for texture, and four fireplaces create intimacy. The bright, sun-filled rooms of this home open to beautiful stone terraces for outdoor entertaining. Mature trees, glorious gardens, intricate stone walls, and the Connecticut River peeking through the winter trees, create a strong sense of place on this truly special property.