575 Leetes Island Road

Guilford, CT 06437 Directions
$985,000
  • 2Bed
  • 2Baths
  • 3,140Sqft
  • 0.64Acres
  • 1710Built
  • ColonialStyle

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Leetes Island
  • Price/Sqft: $314
  • Days on Market: 54
  • MLS: 24061534
  • Elementary: A. W. Cox

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Leetes Island
  • Price/Sqft: $314
  • Days on Market: 54
  • MLS: 24061534
  • Elementary: A. W. Cox

This home, The Pelatiah Leete House, is an impeccably restored jewel of American History for those appreciative admirers of what little remains from this era. Every inch of this large (3140 sqft) 1710 Saltbox has been respectfully preserved with clever and practical adaptations through the centuries. This is a home for those with a touch of romanticism in their heart, who feel moved by being passed the baton of ownership linked back to the time it was built, 23 years before the birth of George Washington! This English post and beam is encapsulated by (now extinct) mature planks of American Chestnut and has delightful built-in nooks, beams and...

Property Highlights

  • Neighborhood: Leetes Island
  • Price/Sqft: $314
  • Days on Market: 54
  • MLS: 24061534
  • Elementary: A. W. Cox

This home, The Pelatiah Leete House, is an impeccably restored jewel of American History for those appreciative admirers of what little remains from this era. Every inch of this large (3140 sqft) 1710 Saltbox has been respectfully preserved with clever and practical adaptations through the centuries. This is a home for those with a touch of romanticism in their heart, who feel moved by being passed the baton of ownership linked back to the time it was built, 23 years before the birth of George Washington! This English post and beam is encapsulated by (now extinct) mature planks of American Chestnut and has delightful built-in nooks, beams and purposeful antique details at every turn. The 31'x15' Living room boasts a massive jaw-dropping 'cooking' fireplace, with 2 beehive ovens within, for baking bread or warming food. The formal dining room with dreamy second fireplace, is directly off of the recently updated the kitchen, with 4 Carrara countertops, providing ample space for prepping and cleaning up after parties! Beautifully nestled on a high and dry knoll above Shell Beach Lagoon and Long Island Sound. The 6 distinct outdoor entertaining spaces ("rooms") have delightful gardens, mature landscaping and formidable stone hardscaping. This was one of the first CT structures to be added to the National Register of Historical Places, yet there are NO building restrictions. Walk to the beach, 5 min ride to shopping under 2 hours from NYC. Ask about option to buy mostly furnished.

This home, The Pelatiah Leete House, is an impeccably restored jewel of American History for those appreciative admirers of what little remains from this era. Every inch of this large (3140 sqft) 1710 Saltbox has been respectfully preserved with clever and practical adaptations through the centuries. This is a home for those with a touch of romanticism in their heart, who feel moved by being passed the baton of ownership linked back to the time it was built, 23 years before the birth of George Washington! This English post and beam is encapsulated by (now extinct) mature planks of American Chestnut and has delightful built-in nooks, beams and purposeful antique details at every turn. The 31'x15' Living room boasts a massive jaw-dropping 'cooking' fireplace, with 2 beehive ovens within, for baking bread or warming food. The formal dining room with dreamy second fireplace, is directly off of the recently updated the kitchen, with 4 Carrara countertops, providing ample space for prepping and cleaning up after parties! Beautifully nestled on a high and dry knoll above Shell Beach Lagoon and Long Island Sound. The 6 distinct outdoor entertaining spaces ("rooms") have delightful gardens, mature landscaping and formidable stone hardscaping. This was one of the first CT structures to be added to the National Register of Historical Places, yet there are NO building restrictions. Walk to the beach, 5 min ride to shopping under 2 hours from NYC. Ask about option to buy mostly furnished.

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  • Additional Information
    • Acres: 0.64
    • Attic Description: Unfinished, Storage Space, Walk-up
    • Basement Description: Partial, Storage, Interior Access, Concrete Floor
    • Garage: Attached Garage
    • Garage Count: 2
    • High School: Guilford
    • Is Occupied?: Owner
    • Living Area SqFt: 3,140
    • Middle School: Baldwin
    • Neighborhood: Leetes Island
    • Property Tax: $10,736
    • Sewer: Septic
    • Style: Colonial
    • Tax Amount: $10,736
    • Year Built: 1710
    • Year Built Details: Public Records
    • Zoning: R-5
  • Amenities
    • Cable - Available
    • Security System
  • Interior Features
    • Appliances Included: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer, Wine Chiller
    • Attic: Yes
    • Beds: 2
    • Fireplaces: 4
    • Full Baths: 2
    • Furnace Type: Oil
    • Heat: Oil
    • Heat Fuel: Oil
    • Hot Water: 100 Gallon Tank
    • Laundry Room: Upper Level
    • Rooms: 8
    • Total Baths: 2
  • Exterior Features
    • Exterior Siding: Clapboard, Cedar, Wood
    • House Color: Crimson
    • Roof: Asphalt Shingle, Shake
William Pitt / Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty

Guilford Brokerage

102 B Broad Street
Guilford, CT 06437

Listing Courtesy of Lisa Jones of Higgins Group Bedford Square.

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