East Haddam, Connecticut
Circa 1830 house located in the historic district of East Haddam Village which includes the Goodspeed Opera House and Landing, Gelston House and Restaurant, and the historic Swing Bridge. Enjoy views of the Connecticut River from the house and deck, cool breezes in summer, and acres of trees changing color in the fall. In winter a propane stove provides cozy comfort as you watch the snow come down. Theatre and great restaurants walking distance. Farmers markets, shopping, museums East Haddam itself as well as in many nearby quaint and historic villages including nearby Chester and Essex. Boating on the river, hikes on the home's 1.5 acres and adjacent wooded areas. Gillette Castle and Devil's Hopyard State Parks are also in East Haddam. Near the Long Island Shoreline with its beaches and seafood.
The home has original details throughout, including wide-plank wood floors, original glass in the windows, a dutch door in the kitchen leading out to a brick terrace, and traditional paint colors from the mid-1800's. Furnished with a mixture of some contemporary and many antique pieces that make it feel cozy and a step back in time. The views from almost every window are breathtaking - the wide Connecticut River to the front, and old-growth trees and limestone walls stretching up in the back to the cliffs above. Dishes, cookware, and silver are a combination of new and antique, with a blender, refrigerator in the eat-in kitchen, and a full size washer and dryer on the ground floor.
The home is located in the historic district of East Haddam, CT, enabling guests to enjoy the serenity of the woods and the river while also being able to walk to the village of East Haddam. Along the way, you will pass gorgeous colonial-era homes, the local library, a cemetery established in the early 1700s, the Nathan Hale Schoolhouse, and amenities like Common Ground cafe, the Sweet Shop, the Gelston House restaurant, and the Goodspeed Opera House. A quick trip down Rt 9 brings you to the villages of Essex and Chester, which are known for their boutiques, restaurants, antique shops, and other amenities. Along with boating and hiking (and cross-country skiing in winter), the house provides easy access to swimming at the Moodus reservoir and Cedar Lake, and visits to Gillette Castle. East Haddam is located 20 minutes north of Old Saybrook and other shore towns, where there is public access to ocean beaches. 20 minutes to the north is Middletown and Wesleyan University.
Outdoor only security cameras are located outside the main house’s basement door, outside the main house’s north facing stairs overlooking the woods, and outside the upper house’s front door on the hill behind the main house. Additionally, a security cam doorbells are located at the front and back doors of the house.
We absolutely loved our stay in this beautiful, historic home! From the moment we booked, Vince was communicative and so easy to work with. Checking in was a breeze and the home is very well appointed. While the home has maintained so much original charm, it is also outfitted with all the modern conveniences you’d expect, including an extremely effective heating system. We had plenty of room for our family to spread out and everyone enjoyed comfortable sleeping spaces. The area is absolutely gorgeous and we had a blast exploring. Don’t miss Galette Castle or the Goodspeed Opera House. We were lucky enough to catch a show there! There are absolutely adorable shops nearby and fantastic restaurants. Our favorites were the River Tavern and the newly renovated Brushmill in nearby Chester. You will not be disappointed with this truly remarkable home.
Returned in the spring - lovely to see the flowers on the property in bloom. Great location and once again enjoyed my stay.
Great property with views of Connecticut river! Cozy and homey inside - a home with a lot of historical character. We had a relaxing stay.
Great Property, great host, great experience
This updated 1852 house along the Connecticut river was an ideal place to spend some time with our college student daughter. It’s away from the rat race, but it’s not isolated. It’s on an occasionally busy road that parallels the Connecticut river. The house has a great view of sunsets across the river. The house is roomy and the kitchen is a real plus, with a nice propane range. There’s a great local grocer across the river in Haddam, and bigger chain groceries nearby. There are three different sitting rooms, which means plenty of space to spread out. The house is a mix of new and old. Expect things like door handles, floor boards, windows, and stairs to be period. HVAC is an add-on., with window unit air conditioning in the summer. But there’s plenty of hot water, laundry, and good Internet/WiFi/cable. It’s a great place for us to stay. That the current owner, who’s an awesome, highly responsive host, bought the place after staying in it, tells you all you need to know.
We stayed here while work was being done on our house. Lance was incredibly responsive and helpful. The house is lovely and the views of the river are so peaceful.
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It is in a great location and was so cozy. We got lucky with some mild weather in March and took advantage of the balcony with beautiful views of the river. And the gas fireplace was great for warming us up in the mornings. Lots of cute little areas to sit and also to work. The main living area has big comfortable chairs and a nice corner dining table. Communication with owner was superb and check-in and out process very simple. Would definitely recommend staying here!!
Great house. Lots of original features. Tasteful decorations. Cozy and comfortable. Comfy beds. Great location for exploring the area. Excellent communication by owner.
Very nice, beautiful wide hardwood floors. Some comfortable furniture and a bit of view of the CT River (what looks like a large deck is a roof, by the way). Not for people with difficulty with stairs--the house is a typical antique with narrow steep stairs. Fine for us but not for all. Lovely host interaction and the house has most of what you will want or need. beautiful area and lots of great state parks for hiking nearby.
We had a really nice time staying at this house over the summer. The house was very well equipped, clean and in a beautiful location. The owner is super transparent and reachable and went beyond expectations to ensure we had a nice stay.
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