Roxbury, Connecticut
$1,550,000 / Early American Colonial
Revolutionary war General, Ephraim Hinman, built this lovely house in 1784. Listed on the NR of Historic Places, this two-story home, 3,666 square foot home with 9-foot ceilings throughout, three bedrooms, two full baths and one-half bath. There is a library, living and dining rooms, sitting area, sunroom, study (or 4th bedroom) with original or restored (1930s) dentil & moldings. There are 4 fireplaces, and the center hall is has early 20th century hand-painted chinoiserie wallpaper. The kitchen is vast, with a custom soapstone sink, Liebherr refrigerator, and a CornuFe stove. Recent improvements include restored scullery kitchen with under-floor radiant heat, cedar shake roof w/40 yr. warranty, new furnace, water filtration and softener system, French drains outside house perimeter and in basement, and a (local) granite patio. The garage has room for two cars with loft space. The yard has dry stone walls, wildflowers, a meadow, a large, vegetable garden, and bocci court, and heirloom apple trees. Litchfield County has an abundance of outdoor activities, lovely boutiques, antique shops, and dine in farm to table restaurants. Welcome to Litchfield Hills!