98 Norton Rd, Berlin, CT 06037

A Uniquely Historic Property on 1.6 acres with loads of privacy in the expansive back yard. The heart of this old Springdale Dairy farm, along with its 5 working fireplaces and 2 brick ovens was built in 1785. An exceptionally well maintained home with a light and bright open floor plan, high ceilings with striking views of nature all around! Extensive perennial gardens, robust blueberry bushes and reliable concord grapes accent the private back yard. Fine points include a separate office, a separate den, wide plank hardwood floors both upstairs and down, numerous built-ins . . . you get the picture. Heat efficient with several zones, a warm and pleasant pellet stove, dual air conditioning systems and city water. The in-law apartment has a full kitchen and 2 full baths with 2 working fireplaces and wide plank floors throughout. Red barn has full open floor space above ample storage space down below for gardening and lawn equipment. Neighborhood Description Located in the Kensington Section of Berlin, this property is halfway between Hartford and New Haven with easy access to Route 9, Route 84, Route 5/15, Interstate 691, and Interstate 91. It is a short 10 minutes to the nearest mall and shopping center. Just steps away from Bicentennial Park (over 200 acres with several miles of hiking trails), around the corner from the renowned Timberlin Park (with 18 hole golf course and many more hiking trails), and less than 2 miles from access to Ragged Mountain and the Metacomet Hiking Trails.