721 Redding Rd, Redding, CT 06896

Set on a stunning and bucolic 2.4 acres, the property represents an exquisite offering of fully updated & expanded circa 1800 home. Loc on a cul-de-sac street, this immaculately modern, turn-key, 18th century farmhouse boasts 5 bedrooms & 2 1/2 BA w/an open main flr plan perfect for lg-scale entertaining. The home is enhanced by an exquisite addition that integrates beautifully with the original structure, featuring restored wide-plank flooring, exposed brick, & original molding throughout. The stately front ent & wrap around porch are shaded by 200 year-old oak trees & mature plantings. The charming foyer is flanked by formal living & dining rms, each w/6/6 sash windows on paneled bases, original wide wood flooring & molding. Center of recently renovated kitchen is one of the home’s 4 fireplaces, the original sprawling brick hearth which has been updated with a gas fireplace insert. Historic wood beams & wood ceiling add charm to the room, w/top-of-line appliances incl an 8-burner Wolf range, Bosch d/w Subzero fridge & refrigerated drawers in a center, marble-topped island that sits beside a walk-in pantry w/wine cooler & laundry, extending to a deck w/pergola. Kitchen flows seamlessly fm original home to lg family rm w/built-in cabinetry, h/w flrs, custom designed stone bar w/2nd wine cooler, & handsomely curved stone fpl. Features incl 2 spacious home-offices-in the charming antique barn & a separate quiet area of the home. MUST SEE PUBLIC REMARKS ADDENDUM FOR MORE.

Adjoining sunroom is flooded w/natural light throughout the day, & incl heated floor, Fr doors & floor-to-ceiling windows open to lg bluestone patio & deck---perfect for outdoor activities.3 graceful stairways ascend to family living quarters, where the home’s historic integrity has been painstakingly preserved. The master suite sits in its own wing & features separate stairway access, a sitting room & dressing area w/gas fireplace, cathedral ceiling, loft & French doors to a balcony that overlooks the exquisite property. The suite includes a walk-in closet and master bath with pickled wood floors, separate shower and soaking tub.Walking from the antique car barn along a winding brick path leads to the home’s rear entrance - a lovely, large “mudroom” and adjoining home office with rustic beams, stonework, vaulted ceiling, built-ins & dedicated wi-fi hotspot. This spectacular & sprawling property features a heated, 60-foot, gunite pool w/retractable cover as well as a gazebo & pool house w/his/her restrooms &outdoor shower. Brick walkways meander to a storage shed & studio/office barn w/wi-fi & electricity---offering 3-season outdoor workspace w/views of the serenity garden that blooms throughout the warm months & is surrounded by professionally landscaped beds &invisible fencing to keep pets safe. Attic, basement & 2nd flr of car barn provide ample storage. 5 mts to shopping & 8 mts to Metro-North, easy access to NYC. Redding is revered for excellence in education, preservation of its historical & natural resources, & safeguarding the wonderful quality of life it offers. This meticulously appointed and decorated home is available unfurnished or partially furnished. Perfect for year-round living, weekend retreat or summer getaway. The home was built circa 1779 by Daniel Chapman, a Revolutionary War soldier who built the compound for his family in 1779. The home’s architectural significance reflects a composite of the Greek revival and Italianate style. In 1847, the home was owned by Daniel Rider, who served as a member of a 3-person committee assigned to procure recruits to serve in the Civil War. The detailed and extensive list of recent improvements is attached.