Exquisite antique colonial situated on 4.5 acres corner lot, with several garden areas, including a vegetable garden, future Rose Garden, and several recreational areas. This 19th century farmstead estate, "Bittersweet Farm", has maintained its historical integrity and includes 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, updated kitchen with and island and stainless steel appliances, beautiful porches and stone patio. The property has mature plantings, fruit trees, stone walls, raised vegetable gardens, shed, and a barn that has been recently restored and offers almost 3,000 sf. The barn has been the venue for Guilford's Performance Arts Festival, and various musical gatherings, currently used for music lessons and could be the perfect opportunity to operate your business from home, ie yoga studio or a guest home. Possibilities are endless. Plumbing is in place in the barn to create two half baths, and with ample available parking areas perfect for venue planning (all subject to due diligence by buyer with town). Lower area of barn could also be converted to a garage. The additional outbuildings present other, perfect opportunities to add to your imagination. Don't pass this opportunity lightly. 3rd floor presents an ideal Nanny quarter.
Single-familyProperty Type
1820Year Built
4.5 acresLot Size
$567Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jay Cusack• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Executive Real Estate
Bought with Alan Hamilton• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Melissa Hamilton• William Raveis Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #170308078
Redfin Estimate
$1,370,684
$521K since sold in September 2020$29K since August
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This home's estimate is 13.7% higher than the average sale price ($1.21M) 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.
Public record
Public record
Permits
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Lot size
4.5 Acres
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Style
Other
County
New Haven County
APN
1122504
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Jul 31, 2025 • Final
Health dept - b100 a review
Connect a new one-bedroom accessory building to an existing central septic system.
ADU
May 15, 2025 • Final
Health dept - site investigation/soil testing (dtp)
Perform soil testing.
Grading
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Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Detached Garage, Paved
Garages Number: 1
Interior
Virtual Tour Information
Has Virtual Tour
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 9
Laundry Room Info: Main Level
Interior Features: Cable - Available, Security System
Fireplaces Total: 1
Appliances Included: Gas Range, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 4
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
Has Attic
Attic Description: Walk-up, Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
Exterior Siding: Wood
Exterior Features: Barn, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Patio, Shed, Stone Wall
Lot Information
Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level Lot, Lightly Wooded
Pool Information
Swimming Pool
Pool Description: In Ground Pool
Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Color: White
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Driveway Type: Private, Paved
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $383,850
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Hot Water Description: Oil
Heat Type: Radiator
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
Location
School Information
High School: Per Board of Ed
Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: Route 77 to Prospect Hill. Home is located at the corner of Prospect Hill and Little Meadow Rd.
County: New Haven
Public facts
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Lot Size: 4.5 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: New Haven County
APN: 1122504
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 2
Around this home
Schools
Guilford Lakes School
Public PreK-4 • Assigned • 1.3mi
6/10
E. C. Adams Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 1.2mi
8/10
Guilford High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi
9/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 94° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
69% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.30M – $1.58M
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