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3 Beds
4 Baths
3,225 sqft

$1,600,000

1242 Old Academy Road, Fairfield CT, 06824

Price per sqft$496.12
Built in1946
Property size3,225 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Sold

Closed

Listed Jan 30, 2025

Updated 4 weeks ago

Highest/Best 2/16 by 5 PM. Applewood is a rare and charming 2-acre petite estate that seamlessly blends historic character with exceptional potential. Originally a barn, nestled within the remnants of a picturesque apple tree farm, this unique home offers an incredible opportunity to renovate, reimagine, or build anew while taking advantage of the existing 2-BEDROOM GUEST COTTAGE, INGROUND POOL and lovingly curated gardens planted over the last 2 decades. The main residence is filled with vintage appeal including wood-burning fireplace, custom built-ins and hardwood floors. Notable features include a private guest wing with full bath, the inviting screened porch, primary bedroom with bath en suite in a second wing and the finished walk-out level. This lower level presents a flexible bonus room/BR with full bath and fireplace with wood-burning stove. MAIN RESIDENCE: SF is 1815 + 209 screened porch + 480 Fin LL = 2504 SF with 4BR, 4 full baths. A versatile GUEST HOUSE offers endless possibilities, whether for guests, a home office, or rental income. The cozy living room features a wood-burning fireplace and built-ins open to kitchen, while 2 bedrooms share 1 full bath. SF = 930 SF. An IN-GROUND POOL provides a refreshing escape embraced by a perimeter of mature trees. An idyllic setting adorned with stone walls, creeping ivy and stone fireplace. Walk along the period homes, shady lanes and meandering stone walls to Greenfield Hill's center, farmer's market and parks.

Additional information

MLS® ID
24071518

Interior Features

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Fireplace
Yes
Heating
Yes
Basement
Yes

Exterior Features

Lot Size
2.02 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$14,066
Tax Frequency
Annually
Garage
Yes
Pool
Yes
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Listed by Denise Walsh with William Raveis Real Estate . Bought with Matthew Hyde of William Raveis Real Estate.

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