Historic Home For $1.3M On The Market In North Haven

NORTH HAVEN, CT — Realtors say this is a "rare opportunity to own a piece of history." The Twin Gates Estate is situated on 9 private acres in the heart of Sleeping Giant. The estate was seen on Hallmark Christmas special 'Reindeer Lodge.' See below for more details and visit Realtor.com here for additional photos.

• Address: 5000 Ridge Rd, North Haven, Connecticut
• Price: $1,299,000
• Square Feet: 5392
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 4 Full and 2 Half Baths
• Built: 1920
• Features: The Twin Gates Estate is situated on 9 private acres in the heart of Sleeping Giant. This 1936 Expanded Cape boasts the quality, detail and workmanship of a bygone era: elaborate molding detail, beamed ceiling, arch doorways and patterned hardwood floors. Also includes: columned upper level great room with built-ins and French doors to terrace; grand size living room and dining room opening onto canopied brick and stone terrace; a ladies and gentlemen's lounge with wet bar; first floor remodeled efficiency apartment with attached greenhouse and the second is a one bedroom apartment with the 6 car garage. A rare opportunity to own a piece of history. Located close to Quinnipiac University, Sleeping Giant, Yale and downtown New Haven, this mini estate would make a perfect bed & breakfast - as seen on Hallmark Christmas special 'Reindeer Lodge.'

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