Country house for sale in Newington, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States

Historic antebellum New England Victorian manor centrally located in the Hartford Connecticut suburbs, this 1859 all brick Italianate has been restored to its original beauty, inside and out. Featuring 2900 sq. Ft, 4+ bedrooms, two and a half baths, three Rumford fireplaces, four zones of natural gas, hot water baseboard heat, all modern electrics and plumbing and a unique five room master suite with a private staircase access, an over sized bath with home s original claw foot tub (restored), a dressing room with large bi-fold closet, a laundry⁄sewing room with two closets and a sitting room with ceiling fan. The bedroom features a walk in closet, a four window bay and access to front of second floor. All windows are double pane vinyl in the suite. The other two bedrooms on second floor each have a large closet and a ceiling fan. On the first floor three french double doors open to a wrap around porch with light fixtures hung from its ceiling. The galley kitchen (with attached pantry) opens to a porch with a natural gas grill, for year-round use and a 300+ sq.foot deck. All appliances and lighting fixtures are included. Total fencing of the 1.23 acre property makes it safe for children and pets. A full basement and walk-up attic expand storage space. A detached three car garage is located in the rear and is across from two raised bed vegetable garden plots. The mature landscape features fruit and nut trees and many heritage flowering shrubs. City water and sewer, exterior security lighting and located close to schools and transportation. House also has a complete home security system with central station monitoring. Located in the Newington Junction Historic District, and previously owned by a Civil War veteran whose commission and orders are framed and hanging in front vestibule. Near Interstate-84 and a two+ hour drive to Boston, Albany. Providence and New York City. Priced in the low $400 thousands. Viewed by appointment. DonnaDargie @