26 Pine Street, Shelton, CT 06484

CAROUSEL FARM is a one of a kind, historic, picturesque hobby farm located in Fairfield County, CT. This exceptional property features a charming antique home, lovely in-law apartment, and beautiful barn. It is a very rare opportunity at this manageable size and price point to make your dream a reality. It is a place where you can enjoy the best of both worlds - a private, quiet, country lifestyle along with the convenience of being just ONE mile away from shops, restaurants, and a Country Club. It is also within commuting distance to NYC. This property will inspire you to bring your vision to life. There are many possibilities, it could be a lifetime home to be shared with extended family, a weekend retreat where an artist or writer could get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, or the place to enjoy farm life where you can raise small animals and nurture your own gardens. The barn has 3 stalls, workshop, water, and electricity. It also has a large hayloft and attached two car garage. The barn was home to the previous owner’s three beloved ponies. The property sits on a quiet road, has mature trees, a small Koi pond, flower beds, numerous stone walls, and a gently rolling landscape behind the house that is well suited for sledding in the winter. It has an expansive yard that would make any dog happy. It has extensive road frontage and two driveways. Home’s features… Built in 1773 1.9 acres 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms 6 fire places Patio Deck City water Original wide plank floors Exposed beams Eat in kitchen with breakfast nook Picture window in family room Walk in closet Spacious walk up attic French doors in dinning room (lead to apartment - they can be closed for complete privacy or opened up to connect the main home to the apartment living space) Apartment has a ramp and its own private entrance Partially finished basement with walk-out bonus room “ceiling to floor” glass doors under apartment There is a lot of potential here…You could restore the turn out area behind the barn and add a riding ring between the barn and house. The barn could be your artist studio. A staircase added to the apartment would connect it to the large bonus room below. This is the property’s first time on the market in almost 50 years.