BEDS2
BATHS2 full
SQUARE FEET3,140
MLS#24158873
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family
Property Description
Enjoy living in one of CT's most coveted historical treasures, the Pelatiah Leete House! Perched on a private, sweeping knoll with WATERVIEWS of Shell Beach Lagoon running into Long Island Sound, (located across the road) this Colonial Home is as close as one gets to genuine American History. Only 5 families have inhabited this 1710 English Post & Beam home that has survived Colonial Times & a chapter in the Revolutionary War. One of the first CT structures to be admitted to the National Register of Historical Places, NO building restrictions! Lovingly restored to its authentic past, this Crimson seaside beauty is an antique purist's dream come true! Attention to period details is evident: 4 Fireplaces (beehive ovens) Original Wide Board Chestnut Flooring, Built-Ins, Post & Beam Architecture, Corner Cupboards. Formal Dining Room, Parlor & large Living Room all w/Fireplaces; Den & 1st Fl Full Bath. Kitchen has wine cooler, Pantry & recently updated Carrara Marble counter tops. Dutch Door leads to gracious Patio. 2nd Level offers 2 Bedrooms & Updated, spacious full Bath & Laundry Room. *Town has 2 Bedrooms listed on field card b/c of septic size; the Den w/full Bath on 1st level and a Library on 2nd Level have been used as Bedrooms in the past* Crushed white stones & specimen plantings surround the 4 Garden Rooms magically located throughout the property. The Pelatiah Leete House marries American history with subtle, modern living. Mins to town & beach 2h drive to NYC & Boston
Property Features
Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Basement: Partial, Unfinished, Interior Access, Partial With Hatchway
Cooling: None
Fireplaces: 4
Fuel Type: Oil
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Hot Water
Home Style: Colonial
Lot Size: 0.64 Acres
Roof Type: Wood Shingle
Taxes: $11,168
Year Built: 1710
Feature Descriptions
Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
Days on Site: 22
Energy Saving Features: Storm Doors
Exterior: Clapboard
Exterior: Shed, Lighting, French Doors, Patio
Lot: Some Wetlands, Professionally Landscaped, Water View
Sewer: Septic
Water: Private Well
Waterfront: Walk to Water, View
Local Schools
High School: Guilford
Elementary School: A. W. Cox
Listed By / Shown By
Listing By
Agency Name: William Raveis Real Estate
Agency Phone: (203) 2556841
Agent Name: Mary-Jo McAvey
Shown By
Agency Title: Coldwell Banker Choice Properties
Agency Phone: 833-88-CHOICE (2-4642)
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575 Leetes Island | MLS# 24158873
This single family home located at 575 Leetes Island , Guilford, CT 06437 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $959,000. This property was built in 1710 and has 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths with 3140 sq. ft. Search Guilford real estate on www.coldwellbankerchoice.com today.