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4
beds
3
baths
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.
Features & Amenities
Interior
- Rooms:
- Foyer,Laundry Room
- Appliances:
- Gas Range,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Washer,Dryer
- Laundry:
- Main Level
- Basement:
- Partial,Unfinished
- A/C:
- Window Unit
- Heating:
- Hot Air, Oil
- Fireplace:
- Fireplaces: 3
Exterior
- General:
- Shed,Gutters,Garden Area,Lighting,Guest House,Stone Wall,French Doors,Patio
- Style:
- Antique,Farm House
- Pool:
- Vinyl,In Ground Pool
Construction
- Roofing:
- Asphalt Shingle
Location
- County:
- Fairfield
Lot
- Zoning:
- R-2, 270265
Utilities
- Water:
- Private Well
- Sewer:
- Septic
This listing courtesy of:
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, Laura Ancona
Monthly Payment
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Loan term (number of years)
Property taxes are generally around 1.2% of the home’s value, but may vary based on location.
Annual homeowners insurance is typically 0.35% of the home’s value but can vary based on insurer.
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About Redding, CT
Housing
- Number of Units
- 3,709
- Median Home Value
- $574,097
- Median Rent
- $1,222
15.53% of housing units are renter occupied.
8.25% are vacant.
Commute
- Car
-
38.02%
- Public Transportation
-
2.75%
- Walk to Work
-
0.65%
- Work from Home
-
58.51%
- Other
-
0.06%
The median travel time to work is 16 minutes.
People
- Population
- 8,803
- Median Age
- 46.60
- Median Household Size
- 2.86
Education
- High School
-
11.08%
- Associate’s Degree
-
7.66%
- Bachelor’s Degree
-
33.86%
- Graduate Degree
-
33.39%
Disclaimer: Community and Demographic information uses data from the U.S. Census Bureau but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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