1740 Bloss House & Post and Beam Barn in Bethlehem, Connecticut

$1,000,000 | Built 1740 | 3,418 Sq. Ft. | 4 Beds | 2 Baths | 2.26 Acres

18 East St, Bethlehem, CT 06751

This stunning antique home is for sale! Known as The Bloss house built in 1740 by Thomas Leavenworth. Residential and Commercial zoning, this property has amazing opportunities. The home has been lovingly restored to its original charm. The kitchen alone boasts a 12 foot long stone that serves as a hearth for the original brick beehive oven and a large Colonial pantry is adjacent to the kitchen adding plenty of space for storage or to expand your culinary dreams. The original wood floors lead you into the authentic Keeping Room that is filled with sunshine from the porch windows. A family room and an office/den exist off the Keeping Room as does a full bath outfitted with a slate shower. Leading down the grand hallway the front Parlor room boasts a hand carved mantle framing one of the four fireplaces on the first floor. The large staircase leads you up to the primary bedroom with a sitting area outside, right now being used as a music room. 3 more bedrooms are on the second floor as well as 2 other sitting rooms, walk-in closet, full bath with bathtub and closets in every room.

Storage is not an issue in this house. With an abundance of closets and 2 full attics there is plenty of room! And the attic can be expanded to be more living space if desired. All the original wood floors are either chestnut or oak. In 2003 the house was lifted with structural Lally columns as well as all new plumbing and electrical were run throughout. A Viesmann furnace and hot water heater efficiently maintain the temperature throughout the 3 heat zones in the house. They run on propane from the commercial sized tank that is buried in the yard. All new siding and foam insulation throughout most of the house was installed in 2012 and the chimneys were rebuilt exactly as they had been in 1740. All roofs were replaced by the current owners as well. The house on its own is a historical gem, but the property also has a beautiful post and beam barn that is individually listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.

The barn has been renovated as well and is the perfect canvas for anyone’s dreams to come to life. It is a large spacious structure that could be additional housing, commercial building, studio, restaurant, or bed & breakfast. And if that is not enough there is the original milk house that is a charming building ready for any expansion one might have. And to put the colonial cherry on top the actual original outhouse is still in the backyard! With dual zoning, Residential and Commercial, the sky’s the limit with this property! This property is a Colonial dream don’t miss your chance to own this piece of history. Bethlehem offers rural living within 30 miles of New York State and about 90 miles to NYC, a quick walk to Main Street, and close to the CT Wine Trail. Schedule your private showing today!

Vanessa Couture • [email protected] • (202) 486-7547
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties – Ridgefield
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