A Piece of Vernon History is on the Market

VERNON, CT — In 1808, Jonas Sparks, one of the 108 freemen who incorporated the town of Vernon in that same year, purchased 35 acres of land near the Phoenix mill in the southwest district of Vernon, and built a clapboard-sided farm house with a central brick chimney. The home is on the market.

• Address: 150 Phoenix St, Vernon, Connecticut
• Price: $269,000
• Square Feet: 2241
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 1 Full and 1 Half Baths
• Built: 1810
• Features: Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a piece of local history. The historic 1810 Jonas Sparks house could now be yours. This beautifully restored Georgian Colonial sits on almost a full acre of land and boasts a striking nine window façade, summer kitchen, original chestnut floors, keeping room complete with original fireplace, beehive oven and stone hearth. Go back in time as you sit in the parlor and enjoy the one of a kind fireplace façade made with the help of local school children from the 1800s. Back staircase, original four-panel doors and moldings are just a few of the period features. Upstairs offers a master bedroom complete with fireplace for those cold New England winter nights. Large attic has hand hewn beams and post and beam construction. 2 car garage, stone patio and shed round out this one of a kind home. You have to see it to truly appreciate it.

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