Own a piece of American history outfitted for the modern buyer. The John Lee House, c.1773 has been preserved with so many original features and yet transformed. One of the oldest known homes in the picturesque Redding. Initially this home started as a farm, later a boy's school and then back to the stunning homestead sitting on bucolic 3.3 acres. Original features include, but not limited to, 5 fireplaces, hand-hewn beams, wide board chestnut floors, an original dumbwaiter. Modern kitchen with two story family room opens to the massive two-tier bluestone patio. Entertain your guests from the stunning dinning room with enormous fireplace and french doors leading to your patio as well. As you can imagine so many improvements have been made to this 4BR, 3BA home but none so much as with this current owner. Recent Improvements include, asphalt roof replaced with period correct cedar shakes (2018), Entire heating system revamped to Triangle tube 95% efficient propane gas fired boiler and hot water heater (2019) Central Air added (2021) New 400' well (2020) Bluestone Patio spans the entire back of the home complete with 2' seating wall (2019) Whole house Kohler 20kw LP/NG Generator (2020), the list goes on and on! Wait until you see this property! Stunning acreage, a huge two story barn with electricity sitting on a gravel horseshoe shaped driveway. POOL SITE has recently been identified (near firepit) for future consideration. Exterior Painting in progress.
Off market
$1,085,900
271 Redding Rd, Redding, CT 06896
4beds
3,495sqft
SingleFamily
Built in 1773
3.31 Acres Lot
$1,085,900 Zestimate®
$311/sqft
$6,116 Estimated rent
What's special
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced air, Oil
Cooling
- Central
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 3,495 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Exterior features: Wood
Lot
- Size: 3.31 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: REDDM36L61
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
Materials
- Roof: Shake / Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1773
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Redding
Services availability

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