487 Main Street South, Woodbury, CT 06798

$949,000 Asking Price

4 beds
3 baths
2,806  sqft

History and contemporary convenience coalesce in this pristine Period Dutch Colonial. Built in 1760 by Hezekiah Thompson, Esq., the first lawyer and magistrate of Woodbury, CT, The Thompson House was considered a mansion in its time. Step into this center hall, graceful 4 bed, 2.5 bath home with an interior refreshed, renovated and updated over the past two years. A meticulously maintained living room, grand room, mudroom/laundry room, open kitchen/dining room and ample attic space for future expansion! Two new gas fireplaces, refinished wood floors and freshly painted throughout. This house has a wood shake-covered gambrel roof and provides for generous outdoor living spaces situated on 1.03 landscaped acres with barn. Significant mechanical, functional and system upgrades, including a brand-new primary bathroom redone in 2023. So much to appreciate in this ready-to-be-enjoyed home! Home automation, new plumbing, on-demand water heater, and updated kitchen with stainless appliances. Woodbury was voted #1 as the "most charming town in New England" by Readers Digest 2021. This home is walking distance to many bucolic Woodbury offerings from restaurants to cafes, breweries, boutiques, florists, grocery stores and antique shops. Make this marvelous CT landmark your home and enjoy this welcoming, quaint New England village!


Features & Amenities

Interior

Rooms:
Foyer,Mud Room
Appliances:
Electric Range,Oven/Range,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Dishwasher,Electric Dryer
Laundry:
Main Level
Basement:
Partial,Sump Pump,Storage,Interior Access,Dirt Floor
A/C:
Central Air
Heating:
Hot Air, Gas In Street,Natural Gas
Fireplace:
Fireplaces: 5

Exterior

General:
Sidewalk,Shed,Barn,Deck,Gutters,Garden Area,Lighting,Stone Wall
Style:
Colonial,Antique

Construction

Roofing:
Wood Shingle

Location

County:
Litchfield

Lot

Zoning:
MSD, 936085

Utilities

Water:
Public Water Connected
Sewer:
Septic

This listing courtesy of:
Godson & Graham Real Estate, Robert Graham

About Woodbury, CT

Housing

Number of Units
4,498
Median Home Value
$373,090
Median Rent
$1,182

22.89% of housing units are renter occupied.

7.42% are vacant.

Commute

Car
85.28%
Public Transportation
0.56%
Walk to Work
1.78%
Work from Home
10.93%
Other
1.30%

The median travel time to work is 31 minutes.

People

Population
9,640
Median Age
53.70
Median Household Size
2.39

Education

High School
21.36%
Associate’s Degree
7.03%
Bachelor’s Degree
22.25%
Graduate Degree
26.30%

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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