- Bedrooms
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- Year Built
- Acres
For Sale in Chester, CT
This iconic Chester home, built by George Smith began as a single farmhouse in 1874 as the property of Samuel Gledhill. In 1883, the property was sold to Wilbur Brothwell, the son of a woodworker who worked for P.T. Barnum. Brothwell is responsible for many of the home's unique features such as the third-floor tower and the beautifully preserved dark wood interiors. You can see his safe still securely closeted just inside the front door. The public rooms on the main level are spacious and sunfilled, particularly the large living room. The built-in china cabinet and the stained glass windows featured in the front stairwell are from the Barnum Estate. Beautiful hardwood floors grace most of the home, with a Brazilian Cherry inlay feature in the foyer and library. A portion of the main floor was originally used as a physician's office. It features 2 rooms (one currently used as a bedroom), half bath, and private entrance- potential for home office, first-floor primary suite, or inlaw suite. The second floor has an oversized primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, and full bath. Up on the third floor, you'll find 2 more bedrooms, the "ping-pong table" room, and the tower with amazing views... a great spot for a yoga/meditation room or private office. With just under an acre, the property is conveniently located near town and a quick ride to the highway/amtrak. The barn is used as a garage and additional storage.
Listing Details
Property Details
- MLS ID 24024772
- Status Closed
- Property Type Single Family
- Beds 6
- Full Baths 1
- Half Baths 1
- SqFt 3,518 sqft
- Acres 0.87 acres
- Year Built 1892
- Elementary School Per Board of Ed
- Middle School Per Board of Ed
- Jr. High School Per Board of Ed
- High School Per Board of Ed
- Buyer Broker Compensation Any compensation may only be paid to a licensed real estate broker. Compensation offers are negotiable, not set by law, and may change until a written agreement is signed. Agents should inquire about dual variable rate commissions. 2.5%
Amenities
- Appliances Included Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Attic Yes
- Cooling Window Unit
- Exterior Features Sidewalk,Porch,Wrap Around Deck,Barn,Gutters
- Exterior Siding Shingle, Clapboard
- Fireplaces 1
- Furnace Type Oil
- Heat Oil
- Heat Fuel Oil
- Hot Water Oil, Domestic
- House Color Yellow
- Laundry Room Main Level
- Roof Asphalt Shingle, Shingle
- Rooms 15
Additional Highlights
- Acres Source Public Records
- Architectural Style Colonial, Victorian
- County Middlesex
- Garage Spaces 2
- Gas Description Oil
- Lot Description Fence - Wood, Fence - Partial, Corner Lot, Treed, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
- Occupancy Owner
- Water Description Public Water Connected
- Water Frontage Not Applicable
- Waterfront Description Not Applicable
Taxes and Fees
Location
68 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412Get Driving DirectionsExplore Chester
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