Longing to live within walking distance to Chester Village? Look no further than this unique custom built stone home within walking distance to highly desirable Chester Village where people come to enjoy the dining, shopping & art galleries. Also close to North Quarter Park in Chester. This Gem built by Martin Lanzi is available for the 1st time in 72 years! The home features a gorgeous grey fieldstone exterior & a detached oversized 2 car garage. Set way off the road & loaded with curb appeal! Interior features a large dining room for all your entertaining plans & a generous front to back living room with fireplace & a unique window, an Eat-in kitchen & a first floor bedroom & full bath. Nice front entryway with a beautiful wood staircase. Second floor has 2 additional large bedrooms a pulldown & walk-in attic & a full bath. Hardwood floors & built-ins throughout with plenty of closet space. This home has been lovingly maintained. The full basement offers plenty of storage & a new 275 gallon oil tank, & new bilco doors. Come & make your updates on this beauty.
Welcome to the WATERFALL HOUSE an iconic 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom treasure, perched above the scenic Pattaconk River in the heart of historic Chester Village, overlooking a 15-foot waterfall and offering pastoral views over the fabled Jennings Pond from every room. This property was gutted and tastefully renovated in 2022, blending modern luxury with historic charm. Just a 5-minute walk to the Village's restaurants, shops, and art galleries, the home offers unparalleled convenience. Inside, you'll find new wide board floors, a new chef's kitchen, mahogany posts/beams, and high ceilings. The master bedroom suite is truly one of a kind, with a fireplace, dressing room, and a library/sitting room in a separate tower. The lower level boasts a private bedroom suite with a separate entrance and deck, a fireplace, bamboo flooring, and a large cedar closet. Outdoor spaces include new bronze fencing around multi-level decks and terraces, and a large riverside meadow perfect for gatherings. Mature landscaping with ornamental trees, bushes, and perennials. Additional features include a separate carriage house with guest suite, new state-of-the-art mechanicals, a new whole-house generator, and proximity to major commuting lines and Amtrak stops. This piece of heaven in Chester Village offers the discerning buyer a perfect blend of history, luxury, and convenience. Don't miss this opportunity to see this truly unique property home. Schedule your private tour today!
Look no further than this finely appointed and meticulously crafted Chester Ct estate. Located high above the CT river with stunning seasonal views of the river and Gilette's castle. Pulling into the driveway you will see the oversized 3 car garage and professionally landscaped grounds. Blooming trees and gardens dot the landscape and as you step into the backyard your oasis comes to life. Enjoy swimming in your heated gunite saltwater pool in the fully fenced in yard providing plenty of privacy. Granite pavers surround the pool and then step up to your Brazilian nut wood deck, perfect for entertaining. Inside you are greeted by vaulted ceilings and an open living room with a stunning floor to ceiling stone fireplace, oak floors throughout and a wall of windows looking out to the backyard. The eat in kitchen is a chefs dream with a 6 burner Viking cooktop, double ovens, granite counters and plenty of cabinetry. The oak breakfast bar and window seat add to the warmth of this home. Three additional rooms on the main floor are currently used as a den, a home office and a family TV room. The wide solid oak curved staircase leads you to two bedrooms and two full baths, a laundry room and the hallway to the one-of-a-kind primary suite. Vaulted ceilings and magnificent windows adorn the space that has a fireplace, jacuzzi tub, walk in closet and dressing area. Step up into the bonus room surrounded in glass overlooking the CT river and pool.
This iconic Chester home, built by George Smith began as a single farmhouse in 1874 as the property of Samuel Gledhill. In 1883, the property was sold to Wilbur Brothwell, the son of a woodworker who worked for P.T. Barnum. Brothwell is responsible for many of the home's unique features such as the third-floor tower and the beautifully preserved dark wood interiors. You can see his safe still securely closeted just inside the front door. The public rooms on the main level are spacious and sunfilled, particularly the large living room. The built-in china cabinet and the stained glass windows featured in the front stairwell are from the Barnum Estate. Beautiful hardwood floors grace most of the home, with a Brazilian Cherry inlay feature in the foyer and library. A portion of the main floor was originally used as a physician's office. It features 2 rooms (one currently used as a bedroom), half bath, and private entrance- potential for home office, first-floor primary suite, or inlaw suite. The second floor has an oversized primary suite, 2 additional bedrooms, and full bath. Up on the third floor, you'll find 2 more bedrooms, the "ping-pong table" room, and the tower with amazing views... a great spot for a yoga/meditation room or private office. With just under an acre, the property is conveniently located near town and a quick ride to the highway/amtrak. The barn is used as a garage and additional storage.
WATERFRONT-Directly situated on the CT River, this 1.04 acre, 3 bedroom home with private dock and private viewing/seating area offers tranquility and stunning views. Updated/remodeled in 2017, this home offers an open floor plan with exquisite architectural details. Craftsmanship abounds showcasing custom millwork, wide plank wood flooring, wood beams and crown molding throughout. Floor to ceiling windows flood the interior with natural light and provides breathtaking, uninterrupted river views. The eat-in kitchen is equipped with a designer series refrigerator, Wolf gas range, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops and breakfast bar connecting seamlessly with the combination family/dining rooms. The kitchen has an additional dining area and opens to multiple outdoor patios. The expansive two story great room area boasts a unique 2 story stone-wood burning fireplace. A wall of windows, french door and wood beams complete these remarkable rooms. The entire upper level is dedicated to the primary suite. Walk-in closet, seating area, private balcony and custom en suite with double vanities and custom tile/glass shower. The outdoor space includes a porch with retractable electric screens, outdoor kitchen, stone patio and large fire-pit. New engineered septic system in 2017. New roof and skylights in 2023. Minutes to the quaint Chester center, easy to get to by car, rail, ferry, air and boat. Just 2 hours from NYC and Boston. The home is being sold mostly furnished.
The median home value in Chester, CT is $502,500. This is higher than the county median home value of $296,800. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Chester, CT is $502,500. Approximately 64.19% of Chester homes are owned, compared to 21.7% rented, while 14.11% are vacant. Chester real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Chester real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Chester, Connecticut has a population of 4,286. Chester is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 27.25% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.98%.
The median household income in Chester, Connecticut is $86,675. The median household income for the surrounding county is $81,673 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Chester is 50.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 84.9 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 20.8 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 48.9 inches per year, with 35.6 inches of snow per year.