57 Smith Road

Description

This hidden treasure offers a lifestyle steeped in tradition. A long established 1875 classic home with an idyllic setting perched along a winding country road w/spring & winter views of the Farmington River. This long-established beauty boasts 8 sun filled rooms,4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. A flexible floor plan with first-floor master BR, formal dining, oversized living room as well as mud room, sun porch providing abundant space, and still preserving may period features such as crown molding, glass door knobs, built in cupboards, cedar siding, authentic hardware and original front door. There are 3 additional bedrooms on the second floor plus an open area that makes a great office or sitting, and a separate laundry room. The charming kitchen offers stainless appliances and room for a center island. It's a short walk to downtown Collinsville for morning coffee, the farmers market or an art or music venue. Kayak, canoe or paddle board on the river. Take a bike ride on the Farmington River Trails. At home, tinker in your two story lofted barn, sip a glass of wine taking in fall leaves while lounging around the built in fire pit on your newer Bahler Brothers patio or new wrap porch. Stroll by rock walls & gardens or pick an apple from your apple tree. Voted as one of the 10 coolest towns in America, Avon offers award winning-top ranked schools, is one of the safest towns in Connecticut offering an easy commute to Hartford or UCONN Health Center & 15 Min to Sundown. New roof, exterior just painted. Interior photos are from when the sellers lived there a few years ago. Some updates, interior painting etc. are needed. If you love antique homes, this property is wonderful 'as is' and can be made into something even more special.