The Cheney Mansion Goes On The Market In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — The home that has as much historical significance as any in Manchester is on the market for just less than a million bucks.

Yes, THE Cheney mansion, all 5,948 square feet of it, is for sale for $999,000, according to the online real estate portal Zillow.

The circa 1864 home was built by Charles Cheney and "meticulously finished by his son, Frank," according to the listing.

It was designed by Boston-based renowned architect and artist Hammatt Billings, who also illustrated the first two editions of "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

Local lore has it that Mark Twain was a frequent visitor and Twain and Frank Cheney had competed for the fanciest house in the area.

The home is decorated to period and features a half-dozen bathrooms and eight bedrooms.

It sits on a "great lawn" and on its 5 acres are nine garage bays and koi pond.

There are also. plenty of modernizations where needed, according to the listing.

See images and the complete listing on Zillow.