Farmington's Historic Hooker Cowles House Goes On The Market

FARMINGTON, CT — A home steeped in Farmington history not only for its age, but for its occupants and uses, went on the market Monday.

See the listing below:

• Address: 149 Main St, Farmington, Connecticut
• Price: $1,414,000
• Square Feet: 6650
• Bedrooms: 7
• Bathrooms: 5 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1735
• Features: Richly steeped in history this historic 1700's Georgian Colonial is not only known as The Begun House & "Hooker Cowles House" but is a prominent landmark also known as a true Transition House. While Captain Solomon Cowles lived in this house, it was enlarged & converted to an Inn (Tavern in basement still existing) by Judah Woodruff and still maintaining the Original lock and key dated back to 1775 still in pristine working condition & exposed chestnut beams with fully finished and extensive 3rd flr loft residence ideal for an au pair or high-end air B&B. Though this home honors its inspired custom millwork, master craftsmanship & integrity of its History its has been completely updated and modernized to today's must have's including a stunning 2nd flr laundry, 7 fireplaces, 7 bedrooms, 5.1 baths and sprawling over 6, 605+sqft not including the 800+3rd flr heated living space & walkout lower level. Along with the rich diversity of Farmington's leading role in the long road to freedom with the Amistad, underground railroad and freedom trail you are nestled in an ideal location of a world renowned private schools including Ms. Porters, Farmington Country club, Polo Grounds, boutique shopping, Hill-stead museum, Stanley-Whitman House & fine dining.

This listing originally appeared on realtor.com. For more information and photos, click here.