Own a piece of Middletown history! This Italianate architecture single family home was originally built in 1880, and gutted down to the studs in 2006 after a fire. It borders beautiful Wesleyan university and is situated on a .75 acre, picturesque lot. The home features a stone and stucco exterior with a gorgeous 2-story foyer with architectural columns, granite floor and grand staircase. The first floor has a family rm. The study, a formal living rm and dining room all with a fireplace. The large eat-in kitchen has its own fireplace, a large island and granite countertops and a wonderful gas stove. The kitchen walks out to a lovely patio. Perfect for dining al fresco! The vaulted ceiling in the family rm lends special interest, as does the wide floor boards. One of the largest bedroom and bath is located in one wing of the house. It can be used as either as the primary beroom or an au pair suite. It has a fireplace and hard wood floors. The bath is spacious with dual sink vanities and a Travertine tiled walk-in shower. The other wing has two levels, one which has another large bedrm, which could also be the primary. There is also an amazing laundry rm on this same floor. The third floor has 5 large rms. Regaring the mechanicals: there is central air, forced air heat on the main floor; Harvey low E tilt-in replacement windows; 200 Amp electrical service and a newer water heater. Come walk back into a piece of history now with all modern conveniences.