Historic Queen Anne Shingle-Style Home with Modern Comforts in Connecticut, Listed at $6.25 Million

Date of Publishing: September 12, 2024

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51 Ferry Bridge Rd, Washington, Connecticut 06793

Description About The Property

The property at 51 Ferry Bridge Rd in Washington, Connecticut, known as Rock Gate, is a stunning exemplar of Queen Anne shingle-style architecture from the Gilded Age, masterfully designed by Ehrick Rossiter in 1885. This historic residence seamlessly integrates classic charm with modern luxury, featuring restored carved butternut wood panels, walnut and fir floors, and intricate detailing with turreted and gable roofs. Inside, the home boasts six bedrooms, five full baths, and eight fireplaces, enhanced by fresh paint, stylish wallpaper, and new carpeting. The kitchen is both functional and inviting, while the remodeled primary bath includes a dressing room for added comfort. Modern upgrades, including new boilers, hot water tanks, and a heated gunite saltwater pool, ensure contemporary convenience. Additional structures include a new 1-bay detached garage and a separate 3-bay garage with a spacious walk-up loft. The beautifully landscaped grounds, with stone pathways and a private rear terrace nestled among trees, provide a serene and picturesque setting, blending historical elegance with modern living.

To learn more about 51 Ferry Bridge Rd, Washington, Connecticut, please contact Maria Taylor, Klemm Real Estate Inc – (860) 868-7313 for full support and perfect service.

The Property Information:

Location: 51 Ferry Bridge Rd, Washington, CT 06793
Beds: 5
Baths: 6
Living: 9,165 sqft
Lot size: 3.13 Acres
Built: 1895
Agent | Listed by: Maria Taylor, Klemm Real Estate Inc – (860) 868-7313
Listing status at Zillow

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Text by the Agent: Built in 1885 as a Gilded Age summer retreat, Rock Gate is as well-known and celebrated in Washington as its architect: Ehrick Rossiter. Rossiter’s generous rooms graced with restored carved butternut wood panels, walnut and fir floors, delicate turned spindles, alongside arched windows, porches, and turreted and gable roofs, define the Queen Anne shingle-style homes of the period. Updated and reconfigured for the 21st century, this magnificent home contains modern comforts without sacrificing historical significance and charm. Bathed in natural light, the kitchen invites cooking & conversation; a spacious mudroom with built-ins summons summer strolls; and a remodeled primary bath leads to a dressing room that suggests elegant ease. Reinvigoration of the interior also includes fresh paint, stylish wallpaper, and new carpeting. Eight fireplaces grace the 6-bedroom home that boasts 5 full baths, 1 powder room, a wine cave, and wide staircases. New boilers, hot water tanks, plumbing, lighting controls, chimney liners, a well pump and water treatment system, and new equipment for the heated gunite saltwater pool aid effortless living. In addition to a new 1-bay detached garage, a separate 3-bay garage with a large walk up loft awaits your vision. Understated landscaping compliments the outcropping of stones for which the house was named, and grounds are enhanced by stone pathways trimmed with greenery. A private rear terrace sits amid a nest of trees that embraces the property.

Courtesy of Maria Taylor, Klemm Real Estate Inc – (860) 868-7313

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