11 Elm St, Canaan, CT 06018

Historic home built in the early 1800's complete with original hardwood flooring, Funeral style front door and many other vintage features. This large, spacious home has four bedrooms with a back staircase leading up to the former Butler's quarters. The front stairway leads to a large center hallway. Two full baths on second floor. The main level features a heated sun porch, dining room, family room, kitchen with Butler's pantry, parlor or library with bookshelves and large living room with fireplace with woodstove and bay window with seat. Laundry room is on main level. Replacement windows, newer furnace and updated electrical. Nicely landscaped with a private backyard, bordering the Blackberry River. Attached one car garage, separate shed and a workshop in the backyard. Conveniently located close to town. Beautifully maintained. Town records indicate house was built in 1900 but historical records state home was built in early 1800's and was one of first few homes built in North Canaan. First occupied by Harvey Couch, a leading manufacturer of hats in the area and later owned by Samuel A. Eddy who was a major figure in North Canaan in the first half of the 20th century.