24 E Starrs Plain Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

You have a golden opportunity to own your own little house on the prairie, complete with barn, shed and detached garage. The property is replete with apple trees, pine trees, rhododendron, peony, perennial garden and more, on this gently sloping 2.79 acres at the end of the road. Surrounded by lush fields and wood lands on all four sides your immediate neighbors are mostly of the four legged or winged variety. Are you searching for a weekend retreat with peace and tranquility, an antique home (built in 1890), enough land and sunlight for a large organic garden, or contemplating renovating an existing structure into a dream house? Look no further. If you are interested in a 203K opportunity, be sure to check out this property. The House Built in 1890 this 1,422 square foot, two- bedroom, two-bath home has been renovated in the past, but has never lost its original appeal. The main room, with its fireplace, doubles as the dining room and sitting area. The latest addition, the “living room” has a cathedral ceiling with wooden beams salvaged from the barn during to its renovation. A ceiling fan was added to cool the room in the summer and circulate air throughout the rest of the year. The bedrooms are cozy with modest closet space and hardwood floors. The upstairs full bath has a claw foot tub, the first floor bathroom has a walk-in shower. The kitchen is seven feet long and runs the width of the house. There is a 7’ x 12’ laundry room behind the kitchen that, if combined, would make a fabulous modern and efficient kitchen space. Relax on the screened in porch and enjoy the many mature plantings, trees and bushes that embellish the property. Not being surrounded by other homes, this a perfect place to observe the universe and identify the wonders of earth bound and celestial bodies. The Detached Garage There is a two bay garage, complete with a sunken pit that can used to change the oil or work on the under carriage of your car, truck or tractor. For heat in the winter months, you can reinstall the wood stove and vent it through the brick chimney on the side of the garage. The Barn Recently renovated and reinforced, the barn sports a new roof, new posts and beams, plus an upgraded electrical system. This two story structure provides a marvelous place for additional storage. The Shed The shed can be used to store your lawn equipment and riding mower or converted to a play house or potting shed. The Location Located at the end of East Starrs Plain Rd, you are only 1.5 miles away from exit 3 on I84. Travel approximately 20 minutes to the center of Newtown on I84 north or 20 minutes to Wilton center via Route 7 South. Going to NYC? Take a five minute drive to the Redding Rail Road Station, add 1 hour and 10 minutes on Metro North and you are in Grand Central Station.