68 West Main Street
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68 West Main Street

68 West Main Street, Chester, CT 06412

$730,000
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.

6
beds

2
baths

3,518 Sq.Ft. LIVING AREA

0.87 Acres lot

Hilary Reid

Hilary Reid

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • total bedrooms6
  • Total bathrooms2
  • full bathroom1
  • half bathroom1
  • Laundry room Main Level
  • APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Cooktop, Refrigerator, Washer

Area & Lot

  • Status Sold
  • Living Area3,518 Sq.Ft.
  • Lot Area0.87 Acres
  • MLS® ID24024772
  • TypeResidential
  • YEAR BUILT1892
  • NeighborhoodChester
  • Architecture StylesColonial, Victorian
  • Elementary SchoolPer Board of Ed
  • Middle SchoolPer Board of Ed
  • High SchoolPer Board of Ed

Exterior

  • Garage Space2.0
  • water SourcePublic
  • roofAsphalt, Shingle
  • lot featuresCorner Lot, Level, Sloped, Wooded
  • HEAT TYPEOil, Hot Water
  • AIR CONDITIONINGWindow Unit(s)
  • sewerSeptic Tank
  • SubstructureStone

Financial

  • Sales Price$730,000
  • Real Estate Tax $12,559/yr
  • Zoning R-1

Chester

Chester, Connecticut, is a quintessential New England river town known for its historic charm and picturesque beauty.

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