1062 Main Street
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Description:

Magnificent Colonial Revival, custom built in 1908 for wealthy businessman and state legislator Louis Howe, is beautifully sited on over 3.8 PICTURESQUE, LEVEL ACRES as part of an ESTATE that includes the MAIN HOUSE, GUEST HOUSE AND A 2-STORY BARN/WORKSHOP. With its sweeping front porch and elegant symmetry of design, it occupies a grand and gracious presence on Main Street, just a short sidewalk stroll to the village of South Glastonbury. The entire interior of this 3548+ sq ft, 5- bedroom residence showcases the artistry and craftsmanship of a bygone era, boasting 10-inch casings of quarter-sawn oak and chestnut, detailed dentil molding throughout, and ornate pocket doors in living room, dining room and den/library. Rare for a home of its vintage, there are an abundance of closets and built-ins on 1st and 2nd floors, and a 1st floor office. Up the main staircase is an expansive landing providing entry to 5 BEDROOMS, including an ensuite primary bedroom with fireplace, all enhanced by gleaming hardwood flooring. There is a 2nd floor space plumbed for additional full bath, and an entire 3d floor of partially finished framed and floored space with plumbing for a 3d full bath. Outside is a pastoral 3.8- acre retreat, ideal for future pool and pool house, horses, tennis/pickleball court! The GUEST HOUSE offers kitchen, living room, bedroom, fireplace, full bath, basement, and walk-up attic. The heated barn provides workshop capability, with a 2nd floor suited for studio

Listing Courtesy of Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.