20 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416

$439,900 Asking Price

4 beds
2 baths
2,647  sqft
Built in 1807

A true gem in Cromwell! The beautiful, historic Cornwell Dowd Jr. house is a late Colonial style house built in the Federal period in 1807. This center chimney home sits on prime, acre plus, park-like lot near town center, across from Pierson Park and walking distance to the CT River and Riverport Park where you can enjoy summer concerts and other activities and just a short drive to Middletown and Hartford. Extensively restored and expanded by the current owner the home retains many historic, period features including wainscot paneling with chair rail crowns, fireplace mantles, six panel doors, exposed corner beams and period light fixtures. Clapboard siding was added and a new, ornately adorned front portico. Other features include an unadorned triple run staircase, and fireplace with two beehive ovens in keeping room. A spacious, fireplaced family room addition with expansive windows and vaulted ceiling was added on to the rear of the home and functions as a Great room with a pass-through to the kitchen. There are two formal parlors with fireplaces, hardwood floors are throughout the main house and rustic tile floors are in the family room addition and a small birthing room or office is located between the family room and dining room. Each floor has a full bath. Recent improvements include new roof and exterior painting 2023. A great historic home on a terrific lot in historic Cromwell!


Features & Amenities

Interior

General:
Auto Garage Door Opener,Security System
Appliances:
Gas Range,Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Disposal,Washer,Electric Dryer
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Full,Unfinished,Full With Hatchway
A/C:
None
Heating:
Hot Water, Oil
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 2

Exterior

General:
Sidewalk
Style:
Colonial,Antique

Construction

Roofing:
Asphalt Shingle

Location

County:
Middlesex

Lot

Zoning:
R-15, 952083

Utilities

Water:
Public Water Connected
Sewer:
NotConnected

This listing courtesy of:
Coldwell Banker Realty, Chris Balfanz

About Cromwell, CT

Housing

Number of Units
5,783
Median Home Value
$268,540
Median Rent
$1,156

26.83% of housing units are renter occupied.

3.89% are vacant.

Commute

Car
79.05%
Public Transportation
0.69%
Walk to Work
0.60%
Work from Home
18.60%
Other
0.31%

The median travel time to work is 23 minutes.

People

Population
13,508
Median Age
44.80
Median Household Size
2.59

Education

High School
22.83%
Associate’s Degree
8.67%
Bachelor’s Degree
24.81%
Graduate Degree
21.06%

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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