1860s Farmhouse Listed At $2.2 Million In Fairfield

FAIRFIELD, CT — Get away from it all at this bucolic 1865 farmhouse. Located on a 1.6-acre lot right across the street from the Sturges Ponds Open Space, this home at 524 Sturges Road is priced at just under $2.2 million. In addition to the picturesque and expansive property, the home includes a wraparound porch, multiple fireplaces, a wine cellar and a swimming pool with an outdoor shower.

• Address: 524 Sturges Road, Fairfield, Connecticut
• Price: $2,195,000
• Square Feet: 6,018
• Bedrooms: 5
• Bathrooms: 3 full and 2 half baths
• Built: 1865
• Features: Who doesn't love a New England farmhouse? Beautifully renovated and thoughtfully expanded in 2005, this 1865 beauty is a charming classic. Begin the day savoring your morning coffee on the wraparound porch. An eat-in chef's kitchen with a fireplace opens to the porch and terrace, perfect for dining al fresco on a summer night. Graceful living spaces are bathed in natural light and boast coffered ceilings and elegant custom moldings. The master suite dazzles with a fireplace, spa bath and private sitting room overlooking the tranquil acreage. Modern amenities including two well-appointed home offices, a home gym and a wine cellar enhance living spaces that work for today's family. Outside, the swimming pool, outdoor shower and bucolic acreage dotted with mature trees, blueberry bushes and vegetable gardens create a private oasis for recreation and relaxation. A bonus room above the oversized two-car garage offers additional storage or living space. Located across the street from 60-plus acres of preserved open space, you can fish, hike and take in the beauty of nature steps from your door. Minutes from restaurants, shops, train and beaches, enjoy unmatched privacy in the heart of town.

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