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70 Limekiln Road Redding, CT 06896
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Key Details
Sold Price $949,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,323 sqft
Price per Sqft $408
MLS Listing ID 24028721
Sold Date 10/02/24
Style Antique,Farm House
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Year Built 1730
Annual Tax Amount $17,042
Lot Size 2.050 Acres
Property Description
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.
Location
State CT
County Fairfield
Zoning R-2
Rooms
Basement Partial, Unfinished
Interior
Heating Hot Air
Cooling Window Unit
Fireplaces Number 3
Exterior
Exterior Feature Shed, Gutters, Garden Area, Lighting, Guest House, Stone Wall, French Doors, Patio
Garage None
Pool Vinyl, In Ground Pool
Waterfront Description Not Applicable
Roof Type Asphalt Shingle
Building
Lot Description Level Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Rolling
Foundation Concrete, Stone
Sewer Septic
Water Private Well
Schools
Elementary Schools Redding
Middle Schools John Read
High Schools Joel Barlow
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Bought with Karla Murtaugh • Compass Connecticut, LLC