Location:
Stonington, CT
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SOLD 2011
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Location
Halfway between Boston and New York, Stonington Village
offers historic charm, a deep water port and easy access
to major metropolitan centers by road and rail. The
ambiance and community values are evident in the weekly
farmers’ market, frequent parades and cultural and arts
center. It is home to the state’s last independent
commercial fishing fleet and is a favorite port for
boaters cruising the New England coast.
Property
Lovingly and extensively restored in 2005/6 the property
retained many of the original details while introducing
21st Century amenities. Wide planked floors and 5
working fireplaces are complimented by mahogany exterior
doors, crown mouldings, central air and thermal pane
windows throughout. A private terrace and porch with
captivating western harbor views overlook a large
backyard highlighted with lovely gardens leading to a
protected private dock.
Residence
First Floor: To the left of the formal foyer one enters
a 30’X15’ living / dining area with one of the original
fireplaces. From here, two sets of French doors lead to
a covered mahogany porch overlooking the rose garden and
harbor beyond. To the right of the foyer is a first
floor bedroom with a tiled en suite bath and another
fireplace. Completing the layout are a 12’X20’ family
room with a rough granite 5’ wide fireplace, built-in
alcove seating and a modern kitchen with butcher block
island and new high end stainless steel appliances.
Second Floor: A
wonderful master bedroom suite with balcony takes full
advantage of the beautiful harbor views and is outfitted
with a wood burning fireplace and handsome mantel, wide
board floors and crown moldings. The en suite bath with
a large shower as well as a soaking tub and twin
porcelain sinks opens to an 8’x9’ dressing room with
ample closets and a washer /dryer. The second floor
guest bedroom (14’X15’) also has a fireplace large
closet and its own elegantly tiled bath.
Third Floor: A
spiral stair leads to a sunny guest bedroom / sleeping
loft with two built-in bunk beds and space for a home
office. On the western end of the floor there is a full
bath and a wonderful and guest bedroom (14’X16) offering
expansive water views of the harbor and sound with a
pocket door, vaulted ceiling, a built-in dresser and
wide water views.
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