420 Hartford Rd, Salem, CT 06420

Don't miss this opportunity to own one of Salem's first and oldest homesteads! Built in 1698, this home offers all of the charm of the 17th century with the conveniences of today. Its solid post and beam construction support a center chimney with four fireplaces throughout the home with the master bedroom having its own fireplace. Other original features include wide pine plank flooring in the second-floor bedrooms which have been meticulously restored as well as a beehive oven in the dining room. Exposed hand-hewn beams throughout tell the story of the craftsmen who constructed this home in the traditional manner of the day. Upon entering the side door from the driveway you are greeted with floor to ceiling cabinetry currently being used as a pantry and mudroom. From there, you enter the kitchen which enjoys ample light thanks to its beautifully vaulted ceiling. The kitchen has been upgraded with classic subway tile backsplash and exquisite brushed granite countertops. Additionally, the solid wood cabinetry offers space to display dishware and plenty of storage for appliances and other cookware. The window above the sink looks out to the patio which is a wonderful spot for outdoor dining. From the kitchen, you enter the dining room which features the largest hearth in the home. Currently it houses a heating stove which can be hooked up to an outdoor propane tank or removed to use the hearth as it would have been historically.

From the dining room, you can enjoy views into both the living room and sitting rooms which are both spacious and light-filled especially in the afternoon. The living and sitting rooms each have a fireplace adding to the charm and enjoyment of these spaces. Between these rooms you will find the front hall where you can ascend the original staircase to the upper level to enter the master bedroom and second bedroom as well as the upstairs bathroom. From there, another hallway grants access to a walk-up attic and the door to the back staircase leading back down into the kitchen. Outdoors, established perennial gardens allow you to enjoy blooms and greenery from spring throughout fall. The deck can be reached through a Dutch door from the kitchen and takes you to a spacious fenced in back yard complete with four raised garden beds with an automated irrigation system as well as a trellis with a variety of berry bushes. Beyond the fence, the property extends into a pastoral lawn which could be used for purposes of raising livestock or just to enjoy walks and time with your family. The shed nearby also serves as useful storage with potential as a workshop. This home offers many opportunities for those looking to enjoy the idyllic, quiet life of a rural town and possibly establish a homestead. Many upgrades have been made to the home over the years. Most recently, crawlspace insulation was added in 2021 to improve energy efficiency. The upstairs bedrooms were newly renovated in 2020 with added insulation in the walls and ceilings. Another important upgrade was the addition of a new roof with 50 year shingles in 2019. Other upgrades include a new septic tank in 2018, a new furnace in 2017, and spray-foam insulation in the attic for added heating and cooling savings. This home also boasts central AC and heating which is rare to find in antique homes today.