70 Limekiln Rd Redding, CT, 06896

single family home
$ 949,000 Sold Jun 27, 2024
97 days on market, 100% sale-to-list ratio
Map of 70 Limekiln Road, Redding, CT 06896 single family home
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About the Home

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.

Rooms & Interior

4 bedrooms beds
3 full baths
2,323 square feet sq ft

Room Details

  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Main Level) Balcony/Deck, Beams, Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Beams, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Wide Board Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Wide Board Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Wide Board Floor
  • Primary Br Suite (Main Level) Balcony/Deck, Beams, Fireplace, French Doors, Full Bath, Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Wall/Wall Carpet
  • Dining Room (Main Level) Beams, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
  • Bedroom (Upper Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Wide Board Floor
  • Great Room (Main Level) Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Built-Ins, Fireplace, French Doors, Wide Board Floor
  • Eat In Kitchen (Main Level) Bay/Bow Window, Vaulted Ceiling, Beams, Breakfast Nook, Granite Counters, Wide Board Floor
  • Other Rooms Foyer, Laundry room

Home Features

Heating

  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Heating: hot air
  • Heat fuel type: oil
  • Fuel tank: above ground

Cooling

  • Window unit

Appliances

  • Gas range
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Basement

  • Partial
  • Unfinished

Laundry

  • Main level

Exterior Features

  • Shed
  • Gutters
  • Garden area
  • Lighting
  • Guest house
  • Stone wall
  • French doors
  • Patio

Property Details

Parking

  • None

Swimming Pool

  • Vinyl
  • In ground pool

Lot Details

  • Lot surface: 2.05 acres
  • Level lot
  • Professionally landscaped
  • Rolling

Utilities

  • Water: private well
  • Sewage: septic

Construction Details

Style
antique, farm house

Construction year
1730

Exterior Siding
wood

Foundation
concrete, stone

Roof
asphalt shingle


Area & Town

This home is located in West Redding neighborhood, in the town of Redding.

Finance & Listing Info

MLS ID #24028721
Status Closed
Listing date June 27, 2024
Closed date October 02, 2024
Days on market 97 days
List price $ 949,000
Close price $ 949,000
Sale-to-list ratio 100%
Tax amount $ 17,042
Tax year july 2024-june 2025
Financing used Conventional fixed


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