259 North Main
Stonington, CT 06378

Property

Ownership: Single Family
Type: Single Family
Bedrooms: 7 BR
Bathrooms: 7
Area: 7060 sq ft

Financials

Price:$3,595,000
Annual Taxes:$27,217
Nest Seekers International at The J House Greenwich, 1114 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
Listing Courtesy of Judith Caracausa of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Cove Lawn Historic Italianate Estate with Water Views Guest House.

Description

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.

Amenities

  • Attic Fan
  • Barn
  • Cable - Available
  • Dishwasher
  • Dryer
  • Elementary School - Per Board of Ed
  • Foyer
  • Gas Cooktop
  • Guest House
  • Gutters
  • High School - Stonington
  • Intermediate School -
  • Laundry Room
  • Microwave
  • Music Room
  • Patio
  • Porch
  • Porch Enclosed
  • Porch-Screened
  • Porch-Wrap Around
  • Range Hood
  • Refrigerator
  • Security System
  • Shed
  • Stone Wall
  • Wall Oven
  • Washer
  • Wine Chiller

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