584 S Britain Rd, Southbury, CT 06488

Imagine being able to walk to your local Country Store! This vintage Dutch Colonial is located in the historic Village of South Britain, that is now a defined historic district in Southbury. Or steps away, hiking through the Land Trust acreage that is the Old Platt Farm. This 1738 House has 4 fireplaces (if you include the firepl from the summer kitchen in the basement); mahogany, red oak, white oak, & tulip tree hardwood floors throughout; & the 40 ft long Olde Tavern Room whose fireplace has its own beehive oven. The Eat-in kitchen w/ its vaulted ceiling, has a multiple seat Vintage Furniture Island with extra storage cabinets. The kitchen cabinets are of Plain and Fancy Manufacture. There is newer installed-within approx. 5 yrs-an electric oven, SS refrigerator & dishwasher; sink, and period lighting, and "Closet" where the stacked laundry is located. Other just completed updates include the upstairs bathroom vanities, and new bathroom fixtures as well as shower heads and faucets (new faucets downstairs as well). Previous owner improvements in the Home, include replacing the old plaster with sheet rock throughout, upgraded plumbing, a natural gas boiler, and new electrical that allows for window air conditioners. (220 V outlets easily accessible). On the exterior is a cedar roof, and newly installed picket back fence enclosing the covered porch, pebble patios, fire pit, and mature flower, vegatable and herb gardens. Entire property enclosed with invisible dog fence. The home is connected to in street natural gas lines. Of historical note The House is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and known as the Charles H. Curtis House. Built by Hezekiah Porter, its occupants have included, Gamaliel Benham, a commissioned Col. in the King's Phillips'(French and Indian) War. The highly regarded Audubon Reserve , known as Bent of the River, is just up the Road. Note, the porch has a natural gas hook-up. The gardens and pebble patios and paths are designed Colonial Williamsbury style. See disclosures for information on various portions of cedar roof. The stove top is a 6 burner gas arrangement. The kitchen laundry machines are electric but there is a capped gas hook-up. The kitchen has a wine cooler.