274 Mill Rd, New Canaan, CT 06840

HISTORIC & WARM WITH RIVER VIEWS describes this 1850's Saltbox located in the Silvermine section of New Canaan, CT. A short 3.5 mile drive into New Canaan or Wilton Center and only 2 miles to the Rt 7 connector and shops; this home offers tranquility and convenience, all in one. The original section of the home was a Blacksmith shop, once part of the Austin Mill. With carefully chosen expansions over the years, you'll enjoy workable/flexible space, easy for daily life and entertaining. An inviting foyer leads way to a full size guest bath, charming and bright kitchen and living room with stone fireplace. Step up to an expansive dining room with built-ins and French doors leading to a deck, which overlooks the Silvermine River. One more step up and you enter the family room, with vaulted ceiling, terracotta tile floor and an atrium, perfect to use as a reading nook or art studio, with river views as well. Head upstairs to the updated primary with vaulted ceiling and access to the newly remodeled full bath, with large walk-in shower. 2 more generous sized bedrooms, with period detail, complete this floor. Additional storge space in the lower level could easily be converted into finished space, while the stone patio off the living room brings you a private oasis for relaxing and additional entertaining year round. Central air, reinforced structural support and some areas with new paint and floors. Don't miss your opportunity to acquire an extremely well kept, slice of history!!!