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:
Under Contract
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:
$17,042
Assessment
$593,400
Lot Description:
Level Lot,Professionally Landscaped,Rolling
Elementary School:
Redding
Middle School:
John Read
High School:
Joel Barlow
Days on Market:
82
Appliances:
Gas Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Pool:
Vinyl, In Ground Pool
MLS #:
24028721
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Listing courtesy of Laura Ancona, William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Email: lancona@wpsir.com