Restore this antique and own a piece of history. This home is not on the historic registry and can be renovated however you choose. Conveniently located in the sought after Tashua section of town. Close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and highways. Exposed beams, 3 fireplaces, and wood stove. In 1753 when it was built by Daniel Beach he proudly named it the "Mansion House". This house is one of those shown on the 1867 map of Trumbull. At that time it belonged to A. French, a school teacher who probably conducted classes in one of the upstairs rooms. A stress & Strain engineer checked out the attic & stairs. These are of stone and look as though they weigh a ton. This one of the few remaining ones in New England that have such stairs. Approximately 48 years ago the house was taken down to its shell, it was taken down board by board. Much research went into the way they wanted to restore the house. So when the restoration began & the basement was dug deeper & a cement floor & heating plant were put in; the leaning & sagging house was jacked up an all rotted beams were replaced with the beams from the old barn on the property. Four years later the restoration was complete. Saltbox houses were built in two sections, first the two story front section was built & then the slanting lean-to addition was added. Add to that a den, an enclosed porch & two baths and you have a modern amount of living space in a charming old house. Conveniently located in the sought after Tashua section of town. Close to schools, parks, shopping, restaurants, and highways. Exposed beams, 3 fireplaces, and wood stove. In 1753 when it was built by Daniel Beach he proudly named it the "Mansion House". This house is one of those shown on the 1867 map of Trumbull. At that time it belonged to A. French, a school teacher who probably conducted classes in one of the upstairs rooms. A stress & Strain engineer checked out the attic & stairs. These are of stone and look as though they weigh a ton. This one of the few remaining ones in New England that have such stairs. Approximately 48 years ago the house was taken down to its shell, it was taken down board by board. Much research went into the way they wanted to restore the house. So when the restoration began & the basement was dug deeper & a cement floor & heating plant were put in; the leaning & sagging house was jacked up an all rotted beams were replaced with the beams from the old barn on the property. Four years later the restoration was complete. Saltbox houses were built in two sections, first the two story front section was built & then the slanting lean-to addition was added. In the case of the "Mansion House' the first section held two rooms up & the two rooms down and the addition added two first floor rooms, plus a slant ceiling hallway on the second floor. Add to that a den, an enclosed porch & two baths and you have a modern amount of living space in a charming old house.
Sold for $384,900 on 06/21/23
$384,900
5244 Madison Avenue, Trumbull, CT 06611
4beds
1,964sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1753
1.28 Acres Lot
$603,900 Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$3,858 Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: June 21, 2023 at 09:45am
Listed by:
Jay Cannone,
William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with:
Elizabeth Casey, RES.0107652
William Raveis Real Estate
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 170564365

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Features: Hardwood Floor
- Level: Upper
Den
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Fireplace, Vinyl Floor
- Level: Main
Living room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace, Hardwood Floor
- Level: Main
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
Cooling
- Wall Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Walk-up,Storage
- Number of fireplaces: 3
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,964
- Total interior livable area: 1,964 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,964
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Detached, Unpaved, Gravel
- Garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting
Lot
- Size: 1.28 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 388598
- Zoning: AAA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Shingle Siding, Cedar, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Wood
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1753
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Basketball Court, Golf, Library, Park, Pool, Public Rec Facilities, Shopping/Mall, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- Region: Trumbull
- Subdivision: Tashua
Services availability

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