FAERIES FOLLY ca 1904
Situated directly on head waters of Chester River in Millington.
River side of house. Wrap-around porches offer full view of gardens, pond and Chester River.
Kayak from your own waterfront garden. Explore the river by canoe or skiff.
Pathway down Chester River. Bridge across small pond.
Pathway down Chester River. Bridge across small pond.
Original hardware abounds.
Entrance Hall with green and white floor. Note stained-glass in window and door. Original hardware.
Main stairway with original newell post.
Hand created tiles of native plants unique to each riser.
Original oak newel post. Handsome green and white tile in Entrance Hall.
Dining room with table at one end of large room . Ornate and most unique gas-log fireplace.
Magical original hand-carved details of Dining room fireplace.
View from Kitchen through large Dining Room into equally as large Living Room. High ceilings. Original wood floors.
Wall frieze in Living Room.
Door from dining room to wrap around porch and garden.
Stained glass window among many.
As throughout the house, ornate period cared details. This photo is from Kitchen to side entrance to driveway.
Efficient fully-equipped Kitchen. Soapstone centers ,Tile Floor. Back stairway enters this room.
Modern Kitchen with soapstone counter tops.
All new appliances. Playful tile insert over stove.
Back stairway to Kitchen.
Efficient Laundry Room off Kitchen.
First floor full bath off Entrance Hall.
One of innumerable stained-glass windows throughout house including in most doors.
Working transoms to each bedroom.
Original shutter "dogs" hold back exterior shutters.
Charming and useful outbuilding.
Wrap-around porches that are elevated off the river provide seats view of waterfront and abundant wildlife.
Landacaping incliudes manyplnts thats are green all year.
Nestled in the garden is a pergola and arched bridge.
219 Sassafras Street
Entrance from driveway and parking.
Nearby are parks, trails, tennis, basketball and baseball courts.
Rarely does one find a 1904 house in such fine condition. There is a true sense one has arrived "home". A long list of important improvements and additions below. Property is located directly on the Chester River but house is situated well above the river out of flood zone which gives peaceful views to the Chester River from wrap-around porches. One can observe and enjoy ducks, geese, beavers and many species of birds. Original features abound everywhere and have been carefully retained and maintained. Original playful stained-glass windows everywhere. Wood floors and ceiling fans throughout. View of Chester River from every room. All of the charm and comforts of "grandmother's house".
Improvement made through this current ownership:
2005 - All pipes under house were replaced with flexitube frost free pipes.
2020 - GE Washer and Dryer installed with 5 year transferable warranty.
2019 - Interior painting- Plaster patching
2019 - All Kitchen Appliances replaced.
2019 - Soapstone Counters Installed along with new sink and faucet.
2020 - Sewer Line run to home to tie into town system.
2021- Bryant Mini Splits installed (Serviced annually )
2021- Exterior Shed shored.
2022 - Roof Replaced with Owen Corning DurationFlex Shingles with 50 year transferable warranty.
2022 - Exterior repainted- Windows reglazed- New exterior screen doors installed. All exterior woodwork replicated where necessary and installed.
Annual Termite Inspection and warranty maintained.
Furnace cleaned and serviced annually.
Lawn and gardens maintained professionally. $489,900
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