Whimsical, 1860s Home Hits The Market In East Haddam

EAST HADDAM, CT — This house for sale in East Haddam is located at 8 Norwich Road and has an asking price of $1,298,000, according to a listing from Derek Greene, The Greene Realty Group. The home includes 5450 square feet of living space.

• Address: 8 Norwich Road, East Haddam, CT
• Price: $1298000
• Square feet: 5450
• Bedrooms: 8
• Bathrooms: 7
• Listing Description: Unique lifestyle opportunity in the heart of historic East Haddam Village! This eclectic and artsy community nestled along the river is one of CT’s best-kept secrets, and home of renowned Goodspeed Opera House and its vibrant theater and art culture. The Norman S. Boardman House is a stunning, whimsical 1860s home steeped in history on park-like grounds and one of the most admired properties in the village. With 5,450 total sq ft of living space, consider live/work combo, gallery, boutique, yoga, hospitality, weddings, offices, restaurant/coffee shop, generational living (all use changes subject to town/commission approvals). Imagine a life without commuting! First floor has tall ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, gleaming wood floors, curved staircase, bay windows, and marble fireplaces. Garden level has 2 suites with private entrances overlooking the magical gardens. Living quarters consisting of kitchen (2nd floor), 3-4 bedrooms, and 2-3 bathrooms on second and third floors are completely separate. The master suite has 20+ ft ceilings, spa-like marble bath, laundry, and ample closet space. Quick stroll to river, restaurants, Goodspeed Airport and a marina is across the bridge. Mixed use zone. East Haddam is a mecca for hiking, cycling, kayaking, shopping, and farmers markets. The CT River Valley offers big-city sophistication, along with the charm of rural New England. ~2 hours to NYC/Boston, easy commute to Hartford/Middletown, Bradley Airport, Amtrak, & shoreline towns.

Listed by: Derek Greene, The Greene Realty Group

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