Sold

Closed

70 Limekiln Road

Redding CT, 06896

$949,000


$408.52 per sqft

Sold

Closed

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,323 sqft

Residential

Built in 1730

Once in a lifetime opportunity to own the enchanting estate of the iconic & beloved Mary Travers, part of the legendary trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, famous for such songs as the 1963 hit "Puff the Magic Dragon" & "Leaving on a Jet Plane". Mary found peace, tranquility & inspiration in this historic 1730 farmhouse, where she lived from 1966 until her death in 2009. This artistic antique will delight with authentic wide board floors, exposed beams, & 2 original fireplaces, plus magnificent post & beam great room addition with soaring vaulted ceilings, massive stone fireplace, built-in book shelves, & French doors to the "secret gardens". There is beauty to behold in all directions with abundant perennial flowers & mature trees; steps up to the in-ground pool & pool shed; delightful "summer house" with stone fireplace; stone walls, walkways, & more. Total 2,323 sf in the main home with 1st floor primary suite featuring fireplace, full bath, WIC, & French doors opening to a secluded wisteria covered porch with magical views of the recirculating waterfall & pond; plus second floor with 3 additional inviting bedrooms & shared hall bath. The main level also features the bright kitchen with beamed/vaulted ceiling, AGA stove, & whimsical soapstone sink, plus light filled breakfast area, built-ins & adjoining butler's pantry/laundry. This rambling estate also boasts a 1,058 sf, two story, 1 BR guest cottage with kitchen, sitting room & full bath, currently rented. Estate being sold as-is.

24028721

MLS ID

June 27, 2024

Listed

November 22, 2024

Updated

Map

70 Limekiln Road
Redding CT, 06896

Interior Features

Bedrooms

4


Total Bathrooms

3


Full Bathrooms

3


Interior Features

In-Law Floorplan, Entrance Foyer


Appliances

Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer


Laundry Description

Main Level, Laundry Room


Fireplace

Yes


Cooling

Yes


Cooling Description

Window Unit(s)


Heating

Yes


Heating Description

Oil, Forced Air

Exterior/Building Features

Lot Size

2.05 Acres


Exterior Features

Garden


Lot Features

Level, Rolling Slope


Architectual Style

Antique, Farm House


Roof

Asphalt


Sewer

Septic Tank

School Information

High School

Joel Barlow


Elementary School

Redding

Other Property Details

Area Name

West Redding


Taxes

$17,042


Tax Frequency

Annually


Days on Market

60


Garage

No


Parking

None


View

No


County

Fairfield


Water Source

Well


Pool

Yes


Pool Features

Outdoor Pool, In Ground


Zoning

R-2

Listing History

Date

Event

Price

10/2/2024

Sold

$949,000

9/3/2024

Pending

8/6/2024

Under contract

Listed by Laura Ancona with William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

Listing Contact:  

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