85 Old Post Road

About Property

The House on the hill on one of Fairfield most sought-after streets. The Italianate style home dates to 1839 and offers all the period finishing of this eloquent time. The main home has 3452 square feet of living space with five bedrooms, three full baths, large spacious rooms and 5 fireplaces with 2 surrounded in marble. The home flows beautifully with hardwood floors though out and 9ft ceiling on the main level, sun filled windows with trim that go from floor to ceiling. The living room with fireplace, leaded glass bookcases and exquisite cast moldings around the ceiling. The showcase in the family room is the marble fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Enjoy memorable gatherings in the impressive dining room with elegant, raised panels and lovely built-ins with leaded glass doors. In the basement is the original Kitchen with cooking fireplace and smoker with large windows letting in natural light. The exterior of the home offers a front wrap-around porch to enjoy watching the seasons change over the expansive lawns. A second porch overlooks the backyard and garden. The exterior finishes are impressive with elaborate trims around the windows and doors and roof line. The carriage house offers a 3-room apartment with full bathroom and separate heating system and additional 775 sq. ft. of living space. This incredible property sits on .91 acres of land in a quarter acre zone. You are a short walk to the marina, beach, town, and train station for all your enjoyment.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty, Tom Fitzpatrick. Data sourced from SmartMLS