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$959,000
26 Days On Site

575 Leetes Island Road
Guilford, CT 06437

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
2
Beds
2
Total Baths
2
Full Baths
3,140
SqFt
$305
/SqFt
1710
Built
County:
New Haven
Listing courtesy of Mary-Jo McAvey of William Raveis Real Estate

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Enjoy living in one of CT's most coveted historical treasures, the Pelatiah Leete House! Perched on a private, sweeping knoll with WATERVIEWS of Shell Beach Lagoon running into Long Island Sound, (located across the road) this Colonial Home is as close as one gets to genuine American History. Only 5 families have inhabited this 1710 English Post & Beam home that has survived Colonial Times & a chapter in the Revolutionary War. One of the first CT structures to be admitted to the National Register of Historical Places, NO building restrictions! Lovingly restored to its authentic past, this Crimson seaside beauty is an antique purist's dream come true! Attention to period details is evident: 4 Fireplaces (beehive ovens) Original Wide Board Chestnut Flooring, Built-Ins, Post & Beam Architecture, Corner Cupboards. Formal Dining Room, Parlor & large Living Room all w/Fireplaces; Den & 1st Fl Full Bath. Kitchen has wine cooler, Pantry & recently updated Carrara Marble counter tops. Dutch Door leads to gracious Patio. 2nd Level offers 2 Bedrooms & Updated, spacious full Bath & Laundry Room. *Town has 2 Bedrooms listed on field card b/c of septic size; the Den w/full Bath on 1st level and a Library on 2nd Level have been used as Bedrooms in the past* Crushed white stones & specimen plantings surround the 4 Garden Rooms magically located throughout the property. The Pelatiah Leete House marries American history with subtle, modern living. Mins to town & beach 2h drive to NYC & Boston

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$959,000
Days On Site 
26 Days
Bedrooms 
2
Inside Area (SqFt) 
3,140 sqft
Total Baths 
2
Full Baths 
2
Partial Baths 
N/A
Lot Size 
0.64 Acres
Year Built 
1710
MLS® Number 
24126990
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$11,168
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
4 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
0.64
Attached Garage 
Yes
Foundation 
Stone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
Attached
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Sewer 
Septic Tank
SqFt Total 
3140
Style 
Colonial
Water Source 
Well
Zoning 
R-5
Interior Features
Appliances 
CooktopDishwasherDryerRefrigeratorOvenWasherWine Cooler
Basement 
PartialUnfinished
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
4
Heating 
OilHot Water
Office 
Level - Main
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
FrameClapboard
Other Structures 
Shed(s)
Patio And Porch 
Patio
Roof 
Wood
View 
Water
Waterview 
Water
Windows/Doors 
Storm Door(s)French Doors
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
A. W. Cox
Middle School
Adams
High School
Guilford
Listing courtesy of Mary-Jo McAvey of William Raveis Real Estate



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