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Property Description
For sale for the first time in decades, this remarkable center chimney Colonial, The Daniel Burton House, is graciously set on 4 pastoral acres. This property is on of the most beautiful roads in Portland and it is truly a magical setting - you can feel it as soon as you pull in the driveway. With 2538 sf of living space, the layout successfully blends history and modern living, the best of both worlds. There are 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 4 fireplaces, a large living room, classic dining room, an enchanting den/library with a screen porch plus a welcoming family room addition off the kitchen. There are two additional rooms in the attic. The over-sized two car barn garage was built in 2011 with a large separate workspace side building perfect for crafts, small farming, wood working or other hobbies. Town records say built in 1780; historical records make 1757 more likely. Family oral history has that it was once part of the Underground Railroad. Make your appointment today to tour this very special place!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 126 Penfield Hill Rd
General
- Sold For: $565,000
- Taxes: (July 2025-June 2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: SMARTMLS
- MLS ID: 24104437
- Added to Site: 209 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 11
- Interior Features: Cable - Available
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom, 14 x 12, Upper
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom, 10 x 9, Upper
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom, 13 x 7, Upper
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom, 14 x 12, Upper
Other Rooms
- Living Room: Living Room - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, 25 x 12, Main
- Family Room: Family Room - Vaulted Ceiling, Built-Ins, Fireplace, Slate Floor, 19 x 14, Main
- Dining Room: Dining Room - Fireplace, 14 x 14, Main
- Library: Library - Book Shelves, Built-Ins, Fireplace, 18 x 10, Main
- Laundry: Lower Level
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch, Garden Area, Patio
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 5
- Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street Parking
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Neighborhood: Penfield Hill
- Driving Directions: GPS friendly or Rte 66 (Portland-Cobalt Road) to Middle Haddam Rd to Breezy Corners Rd; left on Penfield Hill Rd, property will be on your left. Driveway just past the house.
School Information
- Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
- High School: Portland
Community
- Community Name: Penfield Hill
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Domestic
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic
- Water: Private Well
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction Status: No/Resale
- Exterior Const.: Wood
- Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
- Roof: Shingle
- Attic: Yes
- Square Feet: 2,538
- Above Ground: 2,538 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1780
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 3.64
- Zoning: RR
- Lot Description: Farm Land, Level Lot, Cleared, Open Lot
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $233,660
- Tax Year: July 2025-June 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 1033166
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Schools
Schools serving 126 Penfield Hill Rd
School District:Portland School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Valley View School 81 High Street, Portland, CT 06480 | PK-1 | 2.9 mi |
Gildersleeve School 565 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480 | 2-4 | 3.1 mi |
Brownstone Intermediate School 314 Main Street, Portland, CT 06480 | 5-6 | 3.6 mi |
Portland Middle School 93 High Street, Portland, CT 06480 | 7-8 | 2.8 mi |
Portland High School 95 High Street, Portland, CT 06480 | 9-12 | 2.8 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 126 Penfield Hill Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/26/2025
Sold
$565,000
13.02%
MLS
6/23/2025
Listed
$499,900
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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.
126 Penfield Hill Road, Portland, CT 06480 (MLS# 24104437) is a Single Family property that was sold at $565,000 on August 26, 2025. This property was sold by Nikki Defrancesco from our South Windsor Office.Want to learn more about 126 Penfield Hill Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portland? You can browse all Portland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


