Historic Porter House On The Market In Glastonbury

GLASTONBURY, CT — A historic Main Street home known locally as the Frank Potter House has been listed for sale in Glastonbury for $699,500, according to a Zillow real estate listing.

The four-bedroom, four-bath single-family home at 1542 Main St. was built in 1878 and includes about 2,916 square feet of living space on a 0.35-acre lot, the listing states.

The Victorian-era house retains a number of historic features, including high ceilings, a stained-glass dining room window and a distinctive curved wall in the upstairs hallway, according to the listing.

Modern updates highlighted in the listing include a renovated chef’s kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a five-burner gas cooktop, as well as a remodeled primary suite with a claw-foot soaking tub.

The home also includes a sunroom with new windows and hardwood flooring, a small library, a back staircase typical of historic New England homes and second-floor laundry.

Outside, the property features a fenced yard with an underground sprinkler system and a detached two-car garage with more than 500 square feet of loft space that could be used as a home office, gym or guest suite, the listing says.

The property was listed in early March and is being marketed as a restored historic home that blends original architectural details with modern upgrades.

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