$1,175,000

Private horse property paradise bordering 17,000 acre state forest!

Killingworth, Middlesex County , Connecticut

18.80
ACRES

3
BEDROOMS

2.1
BATH

2190
SQ FT

uncovered arena • hay barn • 1 barn with 11 stalls • 1 Run-in stall

Property description

Ever so often when the stars align an enchanted property will come along making your search magical. The traditional, quintessential custom center chimney Cape Cod home is builders' personal residence & is proudly offered for the first time. The Southerly facing home features an intimate first fl master suite w/ a private office to the right. The formal living room & dining room to the left features oversized updated windows for a full expansive view of the woodland sanctuary contrasting new adventures. To the back, is the custom kitchen w/ granite countertops. The focal point is open to the family gathering area exploring the gracious & timeless tumble brick arched masonry fireplace & pretty rustic mantle setting a sophisticated look & undeniable charm. The 2 spacious bedrooms upstairs have a serene presence w/garden views & a sense of wonder W/ the views of open pastoral land framed by the property abutting 17,000-acre state forest on one side and 148 acre town recreational park on the other side. This horse property Paradise would be hard to replicate anywhere in the country, A trail riders dream world. The main barn is 72'x28' & has 9 stalls, 2 tack rms, add. 2 stall barn, both w/ water & elec. approx. 7+ acres of grazing land, 145’ x65’ riding area w/ nice footing, 8 add.Sheds, for wood or equipment storage. Set back off the quiet county road in sought after area of fine homes.Wood or oil furnace, gen hook up, roof 2016,2 car gar,C/A, yellow pine floors in most of home.

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Details

Home Features

The home is extremely well built and is a favorite traditional New England style home. The center chimney Cape Cod home has a beautiful first floor master suite with private office space. One floor living if you choose to do so. The Laundry area is located on the main floor. Custom accents include, Wide board yellow pine flooring throughout most of the home, Pretty center chimney with custom masonry arch face and rustic beam mantle, full oversized picture windows with private views of the pretty grounds, addtional closets space upstairs, remodeled bathrooms and wood burning furnace which heats the house as well as the hot water. 9 sheds on the property, 2 are filled with split wood. Ideal for living off the land!

Lot Features

Cockaponset State Forest is accessible from property. The "Blue" trail dirt road is located at end of property. A very rare horse property as this is a trail riders dream! To the North side of the the property is the town property known as the Eric Auer Recreational Park. This park has some nice trails as well, the property is 148 acres. Noone can build anywhere around this property. To the south side the lots are already established. There are some beautiful level fields on this property of which would be great as grazing pastures.

Horse Facility Features

2 tack rooms, 9 stall main barn 72X28, full hayloft with 3 access ladders, 2 tack rooms, 3 areas to access water, center isle with matts and partial brick floor, The back side of the barn offers stalls with run in access if desired. 2 additional stalls in the run in shed, 145"X65" ring with beautiful footing.