Elegant 'Antique' Home Hits The Market In Stratford

STRATFORD, CT — This historic home recently hit the market on Elm Street in Stratford.

The "elegant and antique" Colonial is the former home of Ely Beach, New York City’s first subway inventor, according to the listing.

The home features nearly 2,600-square feet of livable space, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

The asking price is $499,900.

Read details below:

• Address: 1670 Elm Street, Stratford, CT
• Price: $499,900
• Square feet: 2,596
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 3
• Listing Description: Elegant and antique Colonial Home, Circa 1835, former home of Alfred Ely Beach, New York City’s first subway inventor. Located in the Historic & Shakespeare Theater District of Stratford. Modern amenities match the beauty of the legacy of the past with meticulous renovations. A new kitchen completed in 2006 with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, and a breakfast area, a new flat roof in 2007, a new furnace in 2019, and a whole house air filtration system and HVAC upgrade in 2021. This house features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms on the upper level. With high ceilings and four fireplaces to enjoy throughout, this charm offers a formal living room and dining room, family room, office room with full bathroom ensuite, and a sitting room. Entertain outside on the screened-in porch and back deck. Don’t worry about your lawn because this property has a 12-zone lawn sprinkler system, in-ground flower garden irrigation system, and leaf filtering gutters! Enjoy the breath of fresh air and calmness in a neighborhood of notable homes. Centrally located near the beach, parks, yacht clubs, library, community centers, daycare centers, churches, pubs, and restaurants. Schedule a private tour today!

Listed by: Yasmina Delacruz Bailey, Keller Williams Realty Prtnrs.

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