Farmington's Circa 1670 Stephen Root House Put On The Market

FARMINGTON, CT — An historic property from the 1600s went on ther market in Farmington Friday. See the details below:

• Address: 44 Colton St, Farmington, Connecticut
• Price: $675,000
• Square Feet: 3338
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1670
• Features: Welcome to the Stephen Root House, a lovingly & impeccably restored antique home, situated on beautiful grounds, located in the center of Historic Farmington Village. Explore the living room w/ its wide plank antique floors & fireplace w/ warming bread oven; grand dining room w/ built-in hutches, french door & view of secret stone patio; cozy office w/ a wall of bookshelves & fireplace; outstanding light-drenched family room w/ windows show-casing the property plus a charming hidden library alcove. And the kitchen! Fully updated w/ Crowsfoot Schist counters -- 600 million years old stone with garnet, chlorite, mica and horneblinda pieces. Second floor boasts of a renovated master suite, 3 other bedrooms & another bath. So much charm yet many modern conveniences -- natural gas, town sewer/water, central air, irrigation, close to highways. Venture outside & there are surprises everywhere -- lovely artist's studio; 2 car garage w/ plug for electric car & separate garden/storage room; expansive blue stone patio surrounded by brownstone walls; mature landscaping & gardens galore w/ pretty stone paths. Do not miss Japanese Umbrella Pine, 6th largest in CT! If time permits, walk to the Farmington River, a designated federal wild & scenic river (only 6 in New England) & celebrated for its trout fishing;Farmington Canal Heritage Trail; Hill-Stead Museum; Stanley-Whitman Museum; Farmington Historical Society; Farmington Field Club (pools/tennis). Truly one-of-a-kind. Perfect!

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