164 Calhoun St, Washington, Connecticut, United States

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$3,750,000

164 Calhoun St
Washington, Connecticut, United States

4bd 3.5ba

Listed By: Realtyww Info

Listed On: 08/16/2024

Listing ID: GL11596689 View More Details

Description

The Burr and Abel Calhoun Farm. Steeped in history, this beautifully preserved Greek Revival dates to 1846 and was built by the Calhouns, one of Washington, Connecticut's founding families. Located in the coveted Calhoun Historic District on 24 +/- high acres, the estate boasts ancient trees, lush landscaped perennial gardens, mature plantings, exquisite boxwood, original stonewalls, verdant open lawns and an apple orchard. The Main House consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 and 1-half baths, with fine period details such as 4 original fireplaces and antique wide hardwood floors throughout. The main floor is comprised of a beautifully proportioned living room w/beams that was expanded to include a grander sitting area; a formal dining room with a period built-in china closet and anchored by an original brick fireplace; a traditional paneled library w/built-in bookshelves and carved wooden fireplace mantle w/granite hearth; a den with powder room. A chef's kitchen w/ a huge bee-hive fireplace is updated with modern appliances and flows seamlessly to a large sun-filled family room w/French doors opening to a bluestone patio overlooking the vast lawn. Additionally, there is a charming post and beam c.1800 2-room/2 bath, clapboard guest house w/ 2 original fireplaces, as well as a hand-hewn post and beam 1800's Bank Barn. Modern conveniences include central AC and a generator. Potential long views. Multiple pool sites. Chaple Brook. Only 4 families were ever in residence. Rare offering in A+ location.

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Listed by: Peter Klemm