Not your customary antique, this lovely home boasts high ceilings, a sprawling floor plan and a beautiful walk out lower living level. Set back from the road on 1.6 beautiful acres, this piece of 1760 Old Lyme history was relocated to Redding in 1954 and precisely re-erected piece by piece. A kitchen and dining room added in 1989, were built to match the look and feel of the original house, using reclaimed and antique materials. The details, numerous fireplaces, setting, and size of this home are just a few of the many delightful surprises throughout. The main living level consists of a kitchen, dining room, bedroom, full bathroom, den, oversized living room and office. An expansive bedroom with full bathroom and additional storage space occupy the third floor. Perfect for entertaining, the spacious walk out lower level showcases an oversized stone fireplace, wide plank flooring, exposed beams and a beautiful bay window with views of the English garden. Here, there is potential for third bedroom, guest or in-law suite. The powder and laundry rooms are also located on this level. A detached barn is large enough for two cars, lawn equipment and more, with additional storage space above in the loft area. Come and tour this charming, one of a kind treasure located minutes away from the shops and restaurants in Georgetown. New, four bedroom septic installation completed 7/31/24.
New, four bedroom septic installation completed 7/31/24. New water filtration and uv system installed Fall 2023. Farrow and Ball paint throughout interior and exterior of the home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1954Year Built
1.63 acresLot Size
$278Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Alexis Bennett• Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with Alexis Bennett• Coldwell Banker Realty
Source:Smart MLS #24020828
Redfin Estimate
$998,943
$126K since sold in October 2024$21K since July
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This home's estimate is 40.7% higher than the average sale price ($710K) of 6 comparable homes.
This remarkable antique cape with over 3000 sq ft of living space, built circa 1760 in Old Lyme, Ct, was moved and re-erected in Redding in 1954 with great historical accuracy and attention to detail. Original features include wide board flooring planks, windows with sashes, 5 fireplaces & hand-split cedar shingle roof. Set on 1.63 pastoral acres behind stone walls the estate includes large barn garage with loft and English garden. Main house kitchen/breakfast rm addition was built in 1989 with reclaimed, antique materials. Walk-out, lower level (incl. in sq ft) consists of a great room with stone fireplace and summer kitchen, both of which open to a stone patio and formal gardens, great for entertaining or possible guest/in-law suite.
Smart MLS #99083994
Jul 19, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 25, 2014
Listed
$679,000
$189/sq ft
Smart MLS #98369413
Jul 9, 2008
Listing Removed
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Mar 9, 2008
Listed
$925,000
$257/sq ft
Smart MLS #98110667
Sep 7, 2001
Listed
$609,000
$169/sq ft
Smart MLS #98072404
Nov 19, 2000
Listing Removed
—
May 15, 2000
Listed
$649,000
$181/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,973 (+11.7%)
$136,100 + $332,400
$468,500
2022
$11,612 (+1.5%)
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2021
$11,438
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2020
$11,438
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2019
$11,438 (+3.5%)
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2018
$11,048 (−3.4%)
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2017
$11,439 (+1.3%)
$148,800 + $237,400
$386,200
2016
$11,292 (+1.1%)
$148,800 + $237,400
$386,200
2014
$11,165
$148,800 + $237,400
$386,200
Tax history for 235 Redding Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$12,973 (+11.7%)
$136,100 + $332,400
$468,500
2022
$11,612 (+1.5%)
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2021
$11,438
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2020
$11,438
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2019
$11,438 (+3.5%)
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2018
$11,048 (−3.4%)
$148,600 + $199,700
$348,300
2017
$11,439 (+1.3%)
$148,800 + $237,400
$386,200
2016
$11,292 (+1.1%)
$148,800 + $237,400
$386,200
2014
$11,165
$148,800 + $237,400
$386,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.63 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,528
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Fairfield County
APN
270933
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage & Parking: Barn
Garages Number: 2
Interior
Interior Information
Total Rooms: 8
Laundry Room Location: Basement
Laundry Room Info: Lower Level
Fireplaces Total: 5
Cooling System: Central Air
Appliances Included: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
# of Baths (Half): 1
Bedroom Information
Beds Total: 3
Room Information
Basement Description: Full, Heated, Storage, Fully Finished, Liveable Space, Full With Walk-Out
Has Attic
Attic Description: Storage Space, Access Via Hatch
Exterior
Exterior Features
Roof Information: Wood Shingle
Exterior Siding: Shingle, Wood
Exterior Features: Barn, Garden Area, Stone Wall
Lot Information
Lot Description: Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
Building Information
Foundation Type: Stone
Construction Description: Frame
Property Information
Property Type: Single Family For Sale
Living Area SQFT Per Public Record: 2528
Financial
Assessments Information
Assessed Value: $468,500
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private Well
Sewage System: Septic
Heat Type: Hot Air
Heat Fuel Type: Oil
Fuel Tank Location: Above Ground
Location
School Information
Middle Jr High School: John Read
High School: Joel Barlow
Elementary School: Redding
Location Information
State: Connecticut
Directions: CT-107/Redding Road to #235
County: Fairfield
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,528
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.63 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1954
Year Renovated: —
County: Fairfield County
APN: 270933
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2023
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Supplement Count Public: 3
Around this home
Schools
John Read Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
9/10
Joel Barlow High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi
7/10
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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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 98° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
5/10 Wind Factor
26% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$949,000 – $1.15M
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