7 Great Pasture Rd, Redding, CT 06896

Welcome to "Long Stones", an iconic Redding property once owned by Daniel Carter Beard, illustrator of Mark Twain's books and founder of the Boy Scouts of America. This masterfully restored Antique retains its original detailing and character, yet it is perfectly suited for today's lifestyle. The bucolic 3.87 acre country retreat includes the 1812 manor house, an historic 19th century Carriage House with two legal one bedroom apartments plus a horse stall with tack room, an in-ground pool, an antique post & beam salt box that now serves as the detached garage, a chicken coop, and a potting shed. The five bedroom, four updated bath main residence has beautiful antique quarter sawn oak, southern red pine and Canadian pine wide board floors throughout, original beams, four fireplaces, and numerous built-ins. The chef's kitchen features Colorado Alderwood cabinetry, granite counters, center island with a 5 burner propane cook top, double wall ovens, a Vermont soapstone sink, a walk-in pantry, and large dining area. The adjoining butler's pantry has restored stainless steel counters and numerous cabinets. There are three stairways, a fully floored walk-up attic with a huge cedar closet, two terraces, a secret garden, a picturesque brook with waterfall and small pond, exquisite perennial gardens, old growth trees, 1/2 basketball court, lightly wooded field and extensive stone walls and rock outcroppings. An exceptionally rare and peaceful weekend escape or full time residence.

The post and beam Carriage House/Barn with horse stall also has two income producing apartments, both of which are currently rented. The ground floor, one bedroom apartment with living room, kitchen and bath opens to a terrace. The second floor apartment has a cathedral ceiling great room with kitchen and dining area, bedroom, hall bath and a large storage area. The combined area of both apartments is approximately 1206 square feet. This signature estate is located in the town referred to by the NY Times as "an upscale town with upcountry style". Redding, only 56 miles from Manhattan, is known for preserving open space, its hundreds of acres of hiking trails, private golf course, the Mark Twain Library (within walking distance of this property), New Pond Farm, and two State Parks, each nearly 600 acres. Close to shops, restaurants, schools and all major transportation routes. Room measurements approximate.