Residential Land with Home for Sale in Chester, Connecticut
96 Middlesex Ave Chester, CT 06412
Steeped in history, awash in modern amenities and conveniences, this 4 bed (2 en suite), 3 1/2 bath converted barn sits on over six acres just a spit from the Connecticut River and the quintessential town of Chester. The current homeowner's goal was to gently nudge the 1830s cider mill into this century with thought, care, and charm salvaging and repurposing as many original features as feasible. The transformation included removal of randomly erected partition walls throughout, and reworking the floor plan. Original wall planks were unearthed, hand sawn chestnut flooring was restored, and extra planks were used to create mantles for the 2 fireplaces. The live-edge sheathing in the ceiling was preserved giving the space simultaneously a sense of grandiosity and warmth. The resulting home is an inviting and comfortable retreat for a few or a fabulous entertaining space for many. From the oversized deck complete with outdoor kitchen, look out over the vast field and watch the wildlife including foxes, deer, bobcats, coyotes, American Kestrels, goldfinch and eastern bluebirds, possums, raccoons and more. A few apple trees remain, the fields slope and undulate untouched by time. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a glass of wine in the gazebo or al fresco next to 'frog pond' or as you meander along the path around the pasture. The fully updated estate with new HVAC, roof, solar, kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor shower, electrical, plumbing and septic system is ready for your vision;
Directions
GPS friendly - American flag on pole at the driveway
Location
- Street Address
- 96 Middlesex Ave
- County
- Middlesex County
- Elevation
- 56 feet
Property details
- Zoning
- R-5
- MLS Number
- CTMLS 24038493
- Date Posted
Parcels
- 941342
Detailed attributes
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Sotheby's International Realty
Structure
- Materials
- Clapboard
- Roof
- Asphalt, Shingle
- Heating
- Fireplace
Exterior
- Parking Spots
- 6
- Parking
- Driveway, Garage
- Features
- Deck, French Doors, Garden Area, Gazebo, Paddock, Patio, Porch, Wrap Around Deck
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 4, Laundry
- Appliances
- Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Cooktop, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Active Solar, Open Floor Plan, Pre-Wired Cable
Nearby schools
Name | Level | District | Description |
---|---|---|---|
Chester | Elementary | — | — |
Valley | High | — | — |
Listing history
Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
---|---|---|---|---|
Dec 12, 2024 | Price drop | $1,375,000 | $20,000 -1.4% | CTMLS |
Aug 15, 2024 | New listing | $1,395,000 | — | CTMLS |