This amazing South Wig Hill Landmark can be yours! Located in the lovely Countryside of the Historic Connecticut River town of Chester. Ely Dickinson built his Homestead here in 1820. Classic chestnut frame and exposed beams on the main level. The current owners have made many upgrades & improvements. The main level consists of a beautiful Living Room with bay window, fireplace and built-ins. The charming Dining Room has built-in display shelves & is the perfect place to entertain your friends and family. The cork floored kitchen has a wonderful breakfast bar and opens to the light and bright Sunroom complete with a gas stove fireplace. From the Sunroom you enter onto a very spacious deck overlooking nature and your expansive yard. The Primary Bedroom Suite is on the second floor and consists of an office, dressing room, walk-in closet and bath. The second Bedroom has an original fireplace and wideboard floors. Two additional Bedrooms, a full bath & pretty landing complete this level. There is also a walkup attic for storage. The property has two driveways, one leads to a barn/garage and the other is on the opposite side of the house where you can access the front porch or the Sunroom. This Historic Homestead is only minutes from town, the Connecticut River, Cedar Lake and Main Street. You will enjoy all the quaint Village Shops and Restaurants that are located here. Midway between Boston and New York, come to Chester and make this your home. You will love it! First floor fireplace has a woodstove and steel liner in the flue. The furnace has a steel liner in the flue shared with the first floor fireplace. Second floor fireplace has never been used by owners and is not functional.
Sold
$580,000
15 S Wig Hill Rd, Chester, CT 06412
4beds
2,429sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1820
3.40 Acres lot
$737,700 Zestimate®
$239/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 14, 2022 at 12:59pm
Listed by:
Kathy W. Schellens,
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Bought with:
Deb Cohen, RES.0814482
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170482143

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Dressing Room, Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 70 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 10
Bedroom
- Features: Bookcases, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s), Wide Board Floor
- Level: Upper
- Area: 96 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 12
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 13
Kitchen
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Breakfast Bar
- Level: Main
- Area: 418 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 22
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 20
Sun room
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Windows: Storm Window(s), Thermopane Windows
- Basement: None
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,429
- Total interior livable area: 2,429 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,429
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Barn, Paved, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Porch
- Waterfront features: Brook
Lot
- Size: 3.40 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: 940439
- Zoning: R-2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1820
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Windows
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Chester
- Subdivision: Wig Hill
Services availability

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