Property Description
Cove Lawn – Historic Italianate Estate with Water Views & Guest House. Walk to Stonington Borough. Experience the charm of village living just moments from Historic Stonington Borough at Cove Lawn, a magnificent c.1860 Italianate estate steeped in local history and timeless elegance. Ideally located just a short stroll to the Borough’s deep-water marinas, boutique shopping, seaside cafes, and fine restaurants, this extraordinary property offers the rare combination of estate privacy with walkable coastal village convenience. Set on 3.19 beautifully landscaped acres, the property features a stately 7-Bedroom, 5-Full and 2-Half Bath main residence, an attached au pair apartment, a sparkling inground pool, a charming 2-Bedroom, 1 1/2-Bath guest house, and an impressive three-bay garage/barn of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. The elegant 7,060 sq. ft. main residence has been carefully restored and thoughtfully modernized while preserving its historic architectural character. Inside, graceful 10+ foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, numerous marble fireplaces and exquisite period moldings create a sense of grandeur throughout. Many rooms capture lovely water views, bringing the beauty of the nearby harbor into everyday living. The 1,098 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom guest house provides ideal accommodations for extended family, guests, or caretakers, while the expansive grounds offer privacy and serenity rarely found so close to the village center.
Features
- Swimming Pool:
- In Ground Pool, Gunite, Safety Fence
- Heating System:
- Radiator, Zoned, Steam
- Cooling System:
- Attic Fan
- Basement:
- Full, Concrete Floor
- Appliances Included:
- Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Wall Oven, Dryer, Washer, Gas Cooktop, Wine Chiller
- Driveway Type:
- Asphalt, Paved, Private
- Foundation Type:
- Stone
- Heat Fuel Type:
- Oil
- Exterior Features:
- Patio, Barn, Guest House, Porch, Shed, Gutters, Stone Wall, Porch-enclosed, Porch-screened, Porch-wrap Around
- Exterior Siding:
- Clapboard
- Interior Features:
- Cable – Available, Security System
- Fireplaces Total:
- 11
- Parking Total Spaces:
- 7
- Hot Water Description:
- Electric, Domestic
- Lot Description:
- Level Lot, Treed, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot, Water View
- Water Source:
- Private Well
Address Map
- Street:
- Main
- Street Number:
- 259
- Floor Number:
- 0
- Longitude:
- W72° 5′ 46”
- Latitude:
- N41° 20′ 35.1”
- Street Dir Prefix:
- North
MLS Addon
- Office Name:
- William Pitt Sotheby’s Int’l
- Agent Name:
- Judith Caracausa
- List Agent MLSID:
- ECARACAUJ
- List Office MLSID:
- 12829
- Tax Year:
- July 2025-June 2026
- Directions:
- Route 1 to North Main Street, Turn South. Property on left.
- Elementary School:
- Per Board of Ed
- High School:
- Stonington
- HOA Fee Amount:
- $0
- Parcel Number:
- 2077651
- Property Tax:
- $27,217
- Virtual Tour:
- Click Here
- Zoning:
- RR-80
Single Family For Sale
259 Main, Stonington, 06378
7 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
7,060 Sqft
$3,595,000
Listing ID #24147408
Basic Details
- Property Type :
- Single Family For Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 24147408
- Price :
- $3,595,000
- Bedrooms :
- 7
- Baths Total :
- 7
- Bathrooms :
- 5
- Half Bathrooms :
- 2
- Square Footage :
- 7,060 Sqft
- Year Built :
- 1857
- Lot Area :
- 3.19 Acre
- City:
- Stonington
- Zipcode:
- 06378
- Style :
- Victorian
Agent info
RE/MAX Right Choice
43 South Main Street, Newtown CT 06470
- Ben Keeney
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- 203-313-0013
- 866-886-0013
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