$1,200,000 ($516.57 per sqft)

Est. Mortgage $5,989/mo *

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70 Limekiln Road, Redding, (West Redding), CT, 06896

70 Limekiln Road, Redding, (West Redding), CT, 06896

7 rooms

4 beds

3 Full baths

1730

Antique, Farm House

2,323 sqft

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own the enchanting estate of the iconic & beloved Mary Travers, part of the legendary trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, famous for such songs as the 1963 hit "Puff the Magic Dragon" & "Leaving on a Jet Plane". Mary found peace, tranquility & inspiration in this historic 1730 farmhouse, where she lived from 1966 until her death in 2009. This artistic antique will delight with authentic wide board floors, exposed beams, & 2 original fireplaces, plus magnificent post & beam great room addition with soaring vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, built-in book shelves, & French doors to the "secret gardens". There is beauty to behold in all directions with abundant perennial flowers & mature trees; steps up to the in-ground pool & pool shed; delightful "summer house" with stone fireplace; stone walls, walkways, & more. Total 2,323 sf in the main home with 1st floor primary suite featuring fireplace, full bath, WIC, & French doors opening to a secluded wisteria covered porch with magical views of the recirculating waterfall & pond; plus second floor with 3 additional inviting bedrooms & shared hall bath. The main level also features the bright kitchen with beamed/vaulted ceiling, AGA stove, & whimsical soapstone sink, plus light filled breakfast area, built-ins & adjoining butler's pantry/laundry. This rambling estate also boasts a 1,058 sf, two story, 1 BR guest cottage with kitchen, sitting room & full bath, currently rented. Estate being sold as-is.


Status:

Active

Town:

Redding

Type:

Single-family residential

Laundry Remarks:

Main Level

Zoning:

R-2

Heating:

Hot Air

Cooling:

Window Unit

Basement:

Partial, Unfinished

Acreage:

2.05

Est. Taxes:

$16,431

Assessment

$593,400

Lot Description:

Level Lot,Professionally Landscaped,Rolling

Elementary School:

Redding

Middle School:

John Read

High School:

Joel Barlow

Days on Market:

12

Appliances:

Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Pool:

Vinyl, In Ground Pool

MLS #:

24023641


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