123 Picketts Ridge Rd, Redding, CT 06896

First time on the market in 33 years, this ca 1786 West Redding historic residence is thought to be one of the original farmhouses for the notable Sanford family, one of the oldest names in Redding. For the past several decades, this has been the beloved home of the late Marion Grebow Olsen, renowned artist and sculptor. Since the late 1980s, Marion was extensively commissioned for her hand painted and sculpted ceramic tiles for fine homes in CT, Westchester and NYC, as evidenced by the custom ceramic tile work throughout the home's kitchen and baths. During the time she lived there, 2 additions were cstm designed by her son, noted architect Samuel Olsen, to enhance both her living and work environments, including the 3 story master bedroom, dining room and lower level workshop addition, as well as the 1,280 square foot separate barn/studio. The main homestead offers 3,334 square feet of finished living space including 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, and 558 in the lower walk-out studio; walk-up attic; updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances; plus most luxurious master bedroom suite with sitting room, vaulted ceiling, and elegant private bath. The detached 2 story studio/barn offers unlimited possibility for artists or home office featuring cathedral ceilings, half bath, polished concrete floors, skylights, 1 car garage, and propane generator. Most pastoral 3.08 acres with native farm walls, orchards, herb garden, vegetable garden, grape arbor, and passive irrigation. Top West Redding location, convenient to train & approximately 70 miles to Midtown.