79 N Main St, Kent, CT 06757

Located in the Kent Village District Center on Main Street across from the Kent Green. Walk to dining, galleries and shopping. Previously known as "Pauline's Place, Antique and Estate Jewelry," for 30 years. The home is uniquely situated for Living, Home Occupation, and Showroom/ Office. Both a retail store/shop and the home of its owner , this is ideally suited for someone looking for an authentic Colonial home with a Barn/ Garage/Workshop/Studio and in-town residence. A true one of a kind property in the heart of town with a beautiful view. As you enter, wide granite stairs land on a beautiful Mahogany Porch the full width of the home. The original Chestnut siding wraps the home. Inside, beautiful, original wide plank flooring runs through most the home. A 3 season room on the south side of the house provides even more outdoor entertaining area. Recent upgrades include a newer roof, 2017 whole house re plumbing ,forced hot air furnace with new fuel tank, barn restoration, and a rear patio with wide views down to the Housatonic river, and up the Pond Mountain Natural Area . A restored 1800's barn has parking for 2 with workshop downstairs, and approximately 700 s.f. of studio space above with lots of windows on 3 sides. The original Revolutionary era post and beam rear of the house offers hand hewn beams, a large kitchen area with an open family room and pantry, wood stove and lots of light also from windows on 3 sides. The front room/showroom/gallery/office, easily converts to a main level 4th bedroom en suite. The center dining room allows access to the sunroom/outdoors for entertaining, as well as a butlers pantry. Upstairs are 2 Master bedrooms and a 3rd bedroom, laundry room, and lots of built ins including a cedar lined closet. A finished stairwell leads to a newly insulated attic with a whole house fan and lots of storage space. Comes partially furnished. Price drop July 13 from $529,000 to $495,000