This 1725 Home Is One Of The Oldest On Market In Newtown

NEWTOWN, CT -- This home built in 1725 predates the United States by several decades and is one of the oldest on the market in town. Don't let it's age fool you as it offers many modern upgrades, including solar panels.

• Address: 87 Berkshire Rd, Newtown, Connecticut
• Price: $529,900
• Square Feet: 2574
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1725
• Features: Classic vintage colonial built in 1725. Totally renovated maintaining the integrity of the era. Special high quality molding and wainscoting throughout the 12 room, 3.5 baths set on 3.5 acres. The residences includes an attached legal 3 room apartment rented for $1350/month. Property is level with a 5 bay garage, pond & fruit trees. It offers quick access to I-84 & quaint Sandy Hook village as well as Newtown High School. Extensive rock walls, landscaping, fencing and an electronic gated entrance. Kitchen has custom trimmed cabinetry with coordinated granite counter tops, imported ceramic tile with matching back-splash, granite topped center island and pantry. Stainless steel appliances & updraft gas stove. There's also a casual sitting area at the end of the kitchen with bay window. Formal dining room with hardwood floors and custom chandelier. Hardwood flooring on main level and original wide-board floors on the two upper levels. Three bedrooms are on the 2nd level with upgraded travertine tile bathroom with walk-in shower.Marble master bath with luxurious upgrades which include Italian hand-painted imported sink & crawl foot tub 3rd level has been completely remodeled with original beams, cathedral ceilings and separate entry stairway. $40, 000 solar panels are included in sale. New roof on main house and separate garage building. Vinyl shaked exterior, new doors & windows. Exceptional style with traditional qualities. Owner/broker related.

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