Description
Stately 19th Century Victorian, tucked away in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, located in Pomfret on bucolic Route 169, a Nationally Designated Scenic Byway. Built in 1885, it was originally "Miss Vinton's School for Girls" and has a rich and varied history. More recently it had been "Celebrations Inn" a bed & breakfast, and then "Celebrations" art gallery with tea room & gift shoppes; and is currently a private residence. Enter into this prestigious home's grand foyer with turn staircase and chandelier from the expansive covered porch. On either side of the foyer you can step into the parlor or library both with fireplaces. The sun filled formal dining room has oak wainscoting, two corner built-in cupboards, a fireplace and double french doors leading out onto a large wrap around deck overlooking the private backyard and gardens. With 4 windows and 2 skylights, the commercial kitchen is a delight to prepare meals in. Friends and family will enjoy hanging out in the tavern room with a full wet bar. The 11 rooms and 6 full baths between the second and third floors provide endless flexibility for usage - there are so many possibilities for this property! Major updates include: new roof, upgraded septic, commercial grease trap, new windows, well, electric and plumbing. Please note that there is a 2nd staircase, allowing for an Au pair or in-law suite on the 2nd floor. Also there is an abundance of walk-in closets&storage areas for a home built in this era.
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0BEDS
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1.9ACRES
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0BATHS
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01/2 BATHS
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6,501SQFT
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$77$/SQFT
School Ratings & Info
Description
Stately 19th Century Victorian, tucked away in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut, located in Pomfret on bucolic Route 169, a Nationally Designated Scenic Byway. Built in 1885, it was originally "Miss Vinton's School for Girls" and has a rich and varied history. More recently it had been "Celebrations Inn" a bed & breakfast, and then "Celebrations" art gallery with tea room & gift shoppes; and is currently a private residence. Enter into this prestigious home's grand foyer with turn staircase and chandelier from the expansive covered porch. On either side of the foyer you can step into the parlor or library both with fireplaces. The sun filled formal dining room has oak wainscoting, two corner built-in cupboards, a fireplace and double french doors leading out onto a large wrap around deck overlooking the private backyard and gardens. With 4 windows and 2 skylights, the commercial kitchen is a delight to prepare meals in. Friends and family will enjoy hanging out in the tavern room with a full wet bar. The 11 rooms and 6 full baths between the second and third floors provide endless flexibility for usage - there are so many possibilities for this property! Major updates include: new roof, upgraded septic, commercial grease trap, new windows, well, electric and plumbing. Please note that there is a 2nd staircase, allowing for an Au pair or in-law suite on the 2nd floor. Also there is an abundance of walk-in closets&storage areas for a home built in this era.
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