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Property Description
Idyllic location with an easy commute to Hartford, Norwich and Groton/New London! Welcome to beautifully updated Beech Hill Farm. Inside the main house, southwest light bathes the living and dining rooms. Find fir floors, oversized windows and a cherry kitchen with soapstone sink, luxury appliances and granite countertops. Upstairs find three generous bedrooms and an updated bath. You'll find top of the line mechanicals: Buderus hydro-air heat and hot water and an updated 200 AMP electric panel (2021.) There is a new washer and dryer. The main home was re-roofed and extensive trim repaired and painted (2022.) A spectacular barn offers a main level workshop with wood stove and extensive storage. Upstairs, find 600+ SF of magnificent, finished space for studio/office heated and cooled by a split system creating nearly 2,000 sf of living space. Remote control operates a recessed movie screen! Century old stone walls frame the property. Perennials and flowering shrubs bring a four-season palette of color and texture. Climb the ridge to enjoy a serene woodland escape. Located in Hadlyme, the ferry will whisk you to Chester village. Goodspeed Opera House is downtown and Fox Hopyard Golf less than 3 m. away. Hadlyme Provisions offers a full grocery. Endless trails await exploration in adjacent Gilette Castle State Park. Discover the CT River Valley gems; restaurants, galleries, shops and rich history make this home, just perfect!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 70 River Rd
General
- Sold For: $501,900
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24100195
- Added to Site: 228 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Workshop
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- Appliances: Gas Cooktop, Wall Oven, Subzero, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 8, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Gas Log Fireplace, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 12, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Remodeled, Breakfast Bar, Granite Counters, 16 x 12, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Bay/Bow Window, Hardwood Floor, 12 x 12, Main
- Office: Office - Skylight, 9 ft+ Ceilings, Beams, Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Wood Stove, 27 x 19, Upper
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Shed, Barn, Garden Area, Covered Deck, Stone Wall
- Color: Cloud
Parking
- Total Spaces: 10
- Parking: None, Driveway
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Subdivision: Hadlyme
- Driving Directions: 1 mile north of Hadlyme Ferry! 95 North, exit 70 turn eft on Rte. 156 north. Short cut via Mt. Archer. Left on Rte 82 to the stop sign. Right on
School Information
- Elementary School: East Haddam
- Middle School: Nathan Hale
- Intermediate School: Nathan Hale Ray
- High School: Nathan Hale
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Split System, Window Unit
- Heating Type: Hot Air, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, 50 Gallon Tank
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Shake, Clapboard
- Basement Desc.: Full, Concrete Floor, Full With Hatchway
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 1,344
- Above Ground: 1,344 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2
- Driveway/Sidewalk: Paved
- Zoning: R2
- Lot Description: Dry, Level Lot, Sloping Lot, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot
Water Features
- Water Front Desc.: Walk to Water
Green Features
- Energy Features: Generator, Ridge Vents, Thermopane Windows
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $215,400
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 2269537
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Schools
Schools serving 70 River Rd
School District:East Haddam School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Haddam Elementary School 45 Joe Williams Rd., East Haddam, CT 06469 | PK-3 | 4.9 mi |
Nathan Hale-Ray Middle School 73 Clark Gates Rd., East Haddam, CT 06469 | 4-8 | 6.2 mi |
Nathan Hale-Ray High School 15 School Drive, East Haddam, CT 06469 | 9-12 | 4.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 70 River Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/14/2025
Sold
$501,900
-4.4%
MLS
7/17/2025
Price Reduced
$525,000
-3.67%
MLS
6/01/2025
Listed
$545,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
70 River Road, East Haddam, CT 06423 (MLS# 24100195) is a Single Family property that was sold at $501,900 on November 14, 2025. This property was listed by Nancy Mesham from our Old Lyme/Old Saybrook/Essex Office.Want to learn more about 70 River Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in East Haddam? You can browse all East Haddam real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


