Enchanting Converted Barn in West Redding for Sale: 144 Seventy Acre Road

Enchanting Ca. 1860 converted barn on bucolic 2.0 acres in the prestigious and scenic Umpawaug area of West Redding. This notable property was once part of the former surrounding farm and retains much of its historic character and details including original farm doors, brick and wide board pine floors, and soaring vaulted ceilings.

 

While expertly renovated to meet today's modern needs, this home's authentic farmhouse roots are brightly revealed in the stunning 42.5' x 32.5' upper great room with floor-to-ceiling two-story window, fieldstone fireplace, beamed vaulted ceiling, and wide board floor. For all its intimate charm, this gracious home is perfect for large-scale entertaining with 4,255 sf, 4-5 bedrooms, 2/1 baths,  and 4 fireplaces. In fact, there are actually two additional great rooms including the spacious kitchen with gorgeous herringbone brick floors, gas range with copper hood, island and brick peninsula, open to the sunny gathering room with impressive brick fireplace and French doors to the adjoining deck for dining al fresco.

Step down to the third expansive lower great room with yet another native fieldstone fireplace, private office or optional bedroom, plus sliders to the lower deck. Impressive master bedroom suite with fireplace and private bath plus 3 additional bedrooms and 2nd full bath round out the upper level. Sprawling yard, mature trees, barn/shed ideal for chicken coop, yet minutes to Route 7 shops/restaurants, two train stations, and just 68 miles to Midtown. Subject to owner finding suitable housing.