62 Upper Main St, Sharon, CT 06069

This 18th century Classic Colonial holds a commanding position in the center of town overlooking the Sharon Green. Known as the Brownell House, whose history includes that of a boarding school in the mid-1800s, this spacious historic home features 5 BDR, 3 Baths and 5 fireplaces. Through the main entrance, one is greeted by a lovely large parlor with fireplace off to the right, and a gracious living room with fireplace to the left. These western facing rooms with ample windows capture the allure of the evening light. An impressive dining room with large stone fireplace and window alcove is located in the center of the home with kitchen and breakfast nook off to the back. From the kitchen, one can take back stairs up to another bedroom with full bath. On the main floor, a study with fireplace provides a cozy escape. Center hall staircase leads up to 4 BDRs and one full bath. Period details are featured throughout and add to the the charm and character of this gracious home. 2 barns in the back complete the property. Ideally situated to take advantage of local activities, restaurants, and the great outdoors in Litchfield County, Dutchess County, NY and Berkshire County, MA. Minutes to Metro North Train and 2 hours to NYC. A real historic treasure!

This lovely iconic house in the Sharon Historic District is in a prime Upper Main Street location overlooking the Sharon Green and walking distance to shops and restaurants. Built between 1780 and 1796 and known as the Joshua Bassett Brownell house, its classic center hall layout features spacious rooms with high ceilings and 5 fireplaces. On the market for the first time in almost 50 years, it offers graciousness and charm not easily found today. With western exposure, the beautiful expansive living room is perfect for entertaining as is the sizable dining room with china cabinet and very pretty windowed alcove. Another front parlor can be used as a family room or study, and there is an additional library/office with wood burning fireplace. Three exposures make the large, eat in kitchen sunny and bright all day and a wonderful place to gather. There are four bedrooms and one full bath on the second floor, and a fifth bedroom and bath is accessed by a staircase in the kitchen. Up the driveway on this 1.3 acre property are two garage barns. This house is steeped in the history of Sharon having once been a boarding school in the mid 1800's. A convenient location near Metro North at Wassaic and close proximity to many area schools such as Hotchkiss and Indian Mountain School. A rare offering!