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$3,595,000
16 Days On Site

259 North Main Street
Stonington, CT 06378

For Sale|Single Family Residence|Active
7
Beds
7
Total Baths
5
Full Baths
2
Partial Baths
7,060
SqFt
$509
/SqFt
1857
Built
County:
New London
Listing courtesy of Judith Caracausa of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Office Phone: (860) 536-5900 Broker Contact: (860) 912-9903

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Cove Lawn - Historic Italianate Estate with Water Views & Guest House. Walk to Stonington Borough. Experience the charm of village living just moments from Historic Stonington Borough at Cove Lawn, a magnificent c.1860 Italianate estate steeped in local history and timeless elegance. Ideally located just a short stroll to the Borough's deep-water marinas, boutique shopping, seaside cafes, and fine restaurants, this extraordinary property offers the rare combination of estate privacy with walkable coastal village convenience. Set on 3.19 beautifully landscaped acres, the property features a stately 7-Bedroom, 5-Full and 2-Half Bath main residence, an attached au pair apartment, a sparkling inground pool, a charming 2-Bedroom, 1 1/2-Bath guest house, and an impressive three-bay garage/barn of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. The elegant 7,060 sq. ft. main residence has been carefully restored and thoughtfully modernized while preserving its historic architectural character. Inside, graceful 10+ foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, numerous marble fireplaces and exquisite period moldings create a sense of grandeur throughout. Many rooms capture lovely water views, bringing the beauty of the nearby harbor into everyday living. The 1,098 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom guest house provides ideal accommodations for extended family, guests, or caretakers, while the expansive grounds offer privacy and serenity rarely found so close to the village center.

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Listing Snapshot
Price 
$3,595,000
Days On Site 
16 Days
Bedrooms 
7
Inside Area (SqFt) 
7,060 sqft
Total Baths 
7
Full Baths 
5
Partial Baths 
2
Lot Size 
3.19 Acres
Year Built 
1857
MLS® Number 
24147408
Status 
Active
Property Tax 
$27,217
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees 
N/A
Sq Ft Source 
N/A
Friends & Family
Recent Activity
2 weeks agoListing updated with changes from the MLS®
2 weeks agoListing first seen on site
General Features
Acres 
3.19
Foundation 
Stone
Garage 
Yes
Garage Spaces 
2
Parking 
AsphaltPavedOff StreetPrivateDriveway
Parking Spaces 
7
Property Sub Type 
Single Family Residence
Security 
Security System
Sewer 
CesspoolSeptic Tank
SqFt Total 
7060
Style 
Victorian
Water Source 
Well
Zoning 
RR-80
Interior Features
Appliances 
DishwasherDryerGas CooktopMicrowaveRefrigeratorOvenWasherElectric Water HeaterRange HoodWine Cooler
Basement 
FullConcrete
Cooling 
Attic Fan
Fireplace 
Yes
Fireplaces 
11
Heating 
OilHot WaterSteamZoned
Interior 
In-Law FloorplanEntrance Foyer
Laundry Features 
Laundry Room
Bedroom 
Dimensions - 9 x 16Level - Upper
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Exterior Features
Construction Details 
FrameClapboard
Lot Features 
LevelWooded
Other Structures 
Barn(s)Guest HouseShed(s)
Patio And Porch 
PatioPorchScreened
Pool Features 
GuniteOutdoor PoolIn Ground
Roof 
Metal
View 
Water
Waterview 
Water
Community Features
Community Features 
Golf
Schools
School District
Unknown
Elementary School
Per Board of Ed
Middle School
Per Board of Ed
High School
Stonington
Listing courtesy of Judith Caracausa of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l Office Phone: (860) 536-5900 Broker Contact: (860) 912-9903



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