Own Flagship Property Of Downtown Madison

MADISON, CT -- Madison's latest wow house is located at 856 Boston Post Road and is on the market for $2.85 million, according to Realtor.com.

• Address: 856 Boston Post Rd, Madison, Connecticut
• Price: $2,850,000
• Square Feet: 5586
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1903
• Features: Welcome to The Ledges , an in-town, yet private estate like no other on the CT Shoreline, south of the Post Road. Referred to as the flagship property of downtown Madison, this turn of the century house, built in 1903 by the infamous Scranton family, sits proudly on top a hill of 1.8 acres, affording convenience yet total privacy. The house is an architectural gem w/ high ceilings, hand-carved period moldings, bay windows, French doors, balconies, a large porch and a beautiful bluestone terrace.
• As you enter the front door, the piece de resistance is a two-story spiral staircase. Large scale rooms w/ plaster walls exude old world charm throughout all 3 floors. The 4 of 4.5 bathrooms have all been custom designed with marble floors, imported tiles, & Waterworks fixtures. The large eat-in kitchen w/ original tall glass & wood cabinets include a butlers pantry w/wet bar.
• The greenhouse has French doors w/ North and South access to the outside. Comfortable study/sitting room has views of the property from its large bay window. Elegant South facing dining room & living room to right & left of the foyer. This is a gardeners' dream property which includes topiary gardens, specimen plantings, sprawling stone walls, & terraced yard. The 4 car detached carriage house/garage & workshop includes a second-floor caretakers' apartment & large workshop. A 2nd apartment in old servants' quarters creates an additional income stream or fantastic in-home office. Agent/Owner

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