Bring your vision and explore the possibilities on this beautiful 4.74-acre wooded parcel in Groton. Offering 235 feet of frontage on town-maintained Toll Gate Road and situated in the RU-20 zoning district, this property provides an exceptional opportunity to create your own private retreat. The lot's natural topography gently rises toward the rear, offering the potential for a secluded homesite surrounded by mature trees, while an area of wetland along one side adds to the property's character and privacy. Enjoy the best of both worlds-peaceful, wooded surroundings with convenient access to the Sub Base, shopping, restaurants, and major highways. Whether you're looking to build your dream home or invest in land for the future, this versatile parcel offers tremendous potential in a desirable Groton location. Seller has not performed any site testing. Buyers are encouraged to conduct their own due diligence regarding building and development opportunities.
West Pleasant Valley, located between Pleasant Valley Road and Route 82, is a residential and wooded Conning Towers-Nautilus Park neighborhood with rolling hills and a quiet, campus-adjacent feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Pleasant Valley Road corridor near the Connecticut College entrances, where walkers, cyclists, and passing cars set a steady daytime rhythm. Streets read as mid-century and late-20th-century homes with deep setbacks, stone walls, and pockets of mature trees. The landscape shifts toward trails and open greens at nearby Arboretum and athletic fields. Daily routines often orbit coffee counters and small plates at Muddy Waters Cafe and the kitchen at The Spice Palette. Evenings lean low-key, with performances and lectures at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium adding a cultural pulse.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Treed parcel
Some wetlands on the property
Sloping terrain
Municipal paved road frontage
Approximately 235 feet of road frontage
Nearby amenities include basketball court, commuter bus, library, medical facilities, and shopping/mall
Home design
Residential land
Vacant lot
Parking
Street access from Toll Gate Road (Route 12 to Toll Gate Rd)