Historic Willington Home on Nearly 7 Acres Listed for $721,000 ... And Saves On Electricity

WILLINGTON, CT — A historic Colonial home set on nearly 7 acres in Willington is on the market for $721,000, according to a listing on Zillow.

The property at 56 Old Farms Road features four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 3,171 square feet of living space, according to its Zillow listing. Built in 1850, the home sits on 6.94 acres and combines historic features with modern amenities.

The property includes a heated in-ground swimming pool, a pool house, a hot tub and a fenced pasture suitable for horses.

A barn on the property includes a four-bay garage, two horse stalls, additional open space and a chicken coop. The listing notes that the barn could accommodate additional stalls or be used for storage and hobbies.

The grounds also feature mature apple trees, producing blueberry bushes, perennial asparagus and a fenced garden area with room for additional vegetables. The listing describes the open land as potentially buildable and subdividable.

Inside, the home features two fireplaces and a kitchen equipped with a Wolf gas range, Sub-Zero refrigerator and wine cooler, and an Asko dishwasher. Several appliances are concealed behind custom cabinetry.

Additional features include ductless mini-split heating and cooling systems, a whole-house automatic generator supported by two propane tanks, and a smart electrical panel.

The property also has 50 owned solar panels installed on the barn. According to the listing, the current owners report little to no electricity costs for nine months of the year.

The home is served by a private well and septic system and has four detached garage parking spaces.

The property was listed for $749,000 in August before undergoing several price adjustments. It was listed at $739,000 in September, reduced to $735,000 later that month and then to $725,000 in October. The latest reduction brought the asking price to $721,000 on Nov. 1.

Public records cited by Zillow show the property last sold in March 2024 for $629,900.

For additional information and photographs, visit the Zillow listing for 56 Old Farms Road.