1251 Cheshire St, Cheshire, CT 06410

The Thomas Parker Tavern. One of Cheshires oldest Historic Landmarks. Listed on Connecticut Trust of Historic Barns. The massive barn/garage has a workshop and huge heated loft room. This 9 room, 2500 square foot 18th/19th century Cape Code home consists of: 2.5 baths, central air, 4 natural stone fireplaces, wood floors, huge family room and kitchen, elegant dining room, and living room with original wainscoting and custom cabinetry. The first floor also includes a study/office and laundry room. The second floor features: 3 bedrooms, a charming sewing room, linen closet and cedar closet. The fabulous master suite has a barreled ceiling, walk-in closet and bath. The fenced in yard surrounds perennial gardens, a broad open lawn, a private stone patio off the kitchen and an outdoor shower for the avid gardener. The home is in excellent condition and beautifully restored. Located within an easy commute to routes 691 and 91.The Location: The Cheshire Street CommunityAs one of the oldest communities in Cheshire the area has always maintained a distinctive charter of its own. At one time the stage from Wallingford to Southington ran through Cheshire Street as did the Middletown and Waterbury Line. Cheshire Street became known as a place for lively entertainment with the Thomas Parker Tavern as a welcome stopping place along the routes. In the 19th century, the people on Cheshire Street tended to consider their own community including their own holidays and outings, they elected a governor annually, established their own cemetery, and their own advent chapel (still standing). From the Landmarks of Old Cheshire published by the Cheshire Bicentennial Committee (1976)