Full Description: The Philip Chapin House, a 14 room, 3 storied Victorian house listed on the National Register & located in local historic district. The House design is Northern Italian Renaissance, all architectural features are original.
It was built in 1867 for Philip Chapin, President of the Chapin Plane & Rule Company. The 1.9 acres of land has expansive lawns surround house, overlooking the historic town green. The many architectural details include: slate and metal roofs with copper gutters, a massive 10 foot square Belvedere /observatory on top of home, Black Walnut main entrance doors from front rap-a-round veranda, 2 & 1/2 Baths(tile), 5 Bedrooms, Dining room, Kitchen, Parlor, Ballroom, Music room, Study, office (2), billiard room, work shop, 4,800 sq. ft of living area plus 1,680 sq. ft. of unfinished attic – total 6,480 sq. ft.
The large period kitchen is restored with walk in pantry, wood burning fireplace, ash wood floor, encased refrigerator & micro and leaded glass period lighting. One bathroom restored with Victorian motif, marble sink, enclosed shower, two-person whirlpool tub & French bidet. Second full bath with pull chain toilet, marble sink and original tin tub & hidden shower. Marble sinks in 4 bedrooms & 1 mud room hall in modern working condition
The study has an original built in walnut desk & bookcase with a hidden room behind study. The workshop has an electrical welder connection & power tool set up. A full under house dry basement with brick floor, complete with a wine cellar with brick floor, 55 degree temperature, racks for a 1000 bottles.
The house has 7 working fireplaces, wood & coal fired, 2 with white carved Italian marble. A 10 foot Gold Leaf Pier mirror with valences & marble pedestal is in the Ballroom. The windows in main house have walnut or gold leaf window valences. Window height above kitchen sink is the only structural change to house. Ten antique gas chandeliers wired for 120 volt lighting. The plaster in house has been repaired as needed & painted, the house was painted in 2000 with 7 different Victorian colors.
The home is also available for sale at $950,00 with the furniture and decorations. Talk to broker for exclusions and furniture list.
City: Pine Meadow
State/Province: Connecticut
Zip: 06057
Country: United States
Price: $849,000
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.5
Floors: 3
Square Feet: 4,657
Status: Active
mls: L127590