3 Great Pasture Rd, Redding, CT 06896

First time on the market in 42 years, this well cared for ca1760 Redding historic residence is thought to be one of the oldest homes in Redding. Known originally as the "Captain Adams House" (then later known as the "Isaac Meeker House") this home is rich with history. Originally the home of Lemuel Adams, a Captain of the State Militia, who led his company against the British Fleet when they raided New London during the War of 1812. Set on beautiful level property, enjoy exquisite old world charm. Special features include: Oak, chestnut & pine plank flooring, plaster walls, tongue & groove paneling, fireplace w/ beehive oven, parson's cabinets above fireplaces, wood shake roof, cherry raised paneling, beamed ceilings, & large center chimney. The original portion of the home is post and beam construction. The renovated kitchen offers custom cherry wood cabinetry, marble counter tops, breakfast table nook/corner bench, butcher block center island, Sub-Zero refrigerator/ Wolf commercial grade gas range. 4 bedrooms including Master with fireplace is on the 2nd floor with 3 front/back staircases, 3 full baths. Walk up to 3rd floor partially finished attic with huge space for play or storage. BONUS: RED BARN is a TWO story, charming fully renovated space with plenty of parking offering ADDITIONAL 875 HEATED square feet, perfect for a home office, or guest quarters (includes kitchenette and full shower bath). Are you the next Owner of this historical Redding Beauty? Recent updates include: *New Burnham Boiler 2017, newer hot water heater *2020 - new wood shingle roof installed on back end of main house and new asphalt roof installed on storage shed *2008 All exterior walls new blown-in cellulose insulation installed and new clapboard/shingle siding on the 4 sides of the main home. 2020 - Radon Air mitigation system by SWAT Environmental (iOctober 2020) 2020 - Septic tank pumped/cleaned out (Sept 2020) 2020 - Reverse Osmosis water system installed by Gallaghers (October 2020) ***As part of the History of the house, the elder Meeker son took his father's musket and went off with General Benedict Arnold to try to prevent the British from burning the munitions dump at Danbury in 1777. Later the home had a dormitory wing added and became the Polly Sellick's finishing School for Young Ladies. Here is the quote from the Redding History on line: The best known girls' school was the Polly Sellick School, which began in 1844 in the house last occupied by the late Arthur MacAuley near the Mark Twain Library. In addition to the "boarders", local boys and girls attended as day pupils.