135 River Rd, Preston, CT 06365

Historic James Cook Farmhouse offers nature and solitude on 4.99 acres, yet is 5 minutes to I-395. Originally built in 1740, this 5 BR 3 Bath center chimney Colonial retains original features, with upgrades for energy efficiency. It is suitable for hobby farming and abuts another 40 acres of state-owned land, with frontage on the Quinebaug River! Wide plank chestnut floors in front and back parlor each with a FP. Colonial keeping room stone hearth and wide plank beech flooring. A Quadra-fire wood stove offers warm ambiance. The kitchen is recently upgrade with painted wood cabinetry, terra cotta tile, granite countertops and 2 draw DW. Originally a borning room off the keeping room serves as a cozy study. Upstairs 2 BR's share a full bath with ample storage space.The MBR is very large with 2 large closets and a functional parlor stove and oak hardwood floors. Passing through a fourth bedroom currently a library leads to a full legal in-law/rental apartment. This 1 BR apt has a separate entrance, a sunny deck, kitchen,sitting room & bath. Outside the yard has amazing rock walls surrounding 3 sides, a large stone patio & lovely perennials, fruit trees as well as 2 seasonal streams .House has new cedar shakes, mostly new windows, storms & doors,other energy features are hybrid elec water heater, Kodiak comb oil/wood/coal furnace. The 3 car garage has a pellet stove and full storage above, a run in for horses, a new chicken coop & best part is 40 state acres on river next door!