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Property Description
Nestled in Sandy Hook stands a home once known as the "House of Lilacs". This colonial was built by the Baker family and was one of only five houses on the then unpaved road. This enchanting home offers a unique blend of old-world style & timeless elegance. Off of the breezeway is the kitchen with breakfast nook. From the kitchen there is a swinging door to the dining room. The dining room is a testament to the home's character, boasting a wall of windows, a built-in cupboard and linen closet, all of which add character & functionality to the space. There is a bedroom with half a bath on the main level which is currently being used as a Den. The main bedroom on the upper level is also front to back of the home, bathed in light, with its own bathroom with retro inspired fixtures. There are two other generous sized bedrooms with a hall bath. Accessed in the upper hallway is a walk-up attic with loads of room to store your personal belongings. The lower level has a laundry area, finished rec room and plenty of storage. This home offers its own unique ambiance and charm on over 2 acres of land. Come view this home to experience the timeless allure of the "House of Lilacs"
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 27 Gelding Hill Rd
General
- Sold For: $630,000
- Taxes: (July 2023-June 2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24013959
- Added to Site: 664 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom - Full Bath, Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom - Half Bath, Main
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom - Hardwood Floor, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Book Shelves, Fireplace, Main
- Kitchen: Kitchen - Breakfast Nook, Pantry, Tile Floor, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Built-In Hutch, Built-Ins, Hardwood Floor, Main
- Game room: Yes
- Game Room: Rec/Play Room - Wall/Wall Carpet, Lower
- Rec Room: Wall/Wall Carpet, Lower
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Breezeway, Deck
- Color: Taupe
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking: Attached Garage
Location
- County: Fairfield
- Neighborhood: Sandy Hook
- Driving Directions: Rt 34 to Bennetts Bridge to Gelding Hill
School Information
- Elementary School: Sandy Hook
- Middle School: Newtown
- Intermediate School: Reed
- High School: Newtown
Community
- Community Name: Sandy Hook
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit
- Heating Type: Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Oil, Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Vinyl Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Asphalt Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,562
- Above Ground: 2,262 Sq. Ft.
- Below Ground: 300 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1953
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 2.37
- Zoning: R-2
- Lot Description: Treed, Level Lot, Sloping Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $369,350
- Tax Year: July 2023-June 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 211571
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop., Lisa Hintzen
Sold by Around Town Real Estate LLC, Andy Sachs
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Schools
Schools serving 27 Gelding Hill Rd
School District:Newtown School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Sandy Hook Elementary School 12 Dickinson Drive, Newtown, CT 06482 | K-4 | 2.3 mi |
Reed Intermediate School 3 Trades Lane, Newtown, CT 06470 | 5-6 | 3.1 mi |
Newtown Middle School 11 Queen Street, Newtown, CT 06470 | 7-8 | 3.6 mi |
Newtown High School, Newtown, CT 12 Berkshire Rd., Newtown, CT 06482 | 9-12 | 2 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 27 Gelding Hill Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/27/2024
Sold
$630,000
6.8%
MLS
5/03/2024
Listed
$589,900
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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.
27 Gelding Hill Road, Newtown, CT 06482 (MLS# 24013959) is a Single Family property that was sold at $630,000 on June 27, 2024. Want to learn more about 27 Gelding Hill Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sandy Hook? You can browse all Sandy Hook real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

