492 County Road Guilford, CT 06437

This charming antique was built in 1837 by Gilbert Gaylord and lovingly cared for by the current owners for the past 58 years. Enter into the lower level, the living room of the house, through a unique dutch door. There you will find a stone fireplace with a beehive oven and a gracious corner cabinet. An addition with the master bedroom was added in 1970 and the 2 car garage was added in 2004. Various upgrades have been made over the years including a new furnace and septic tank. This historic home features leaded windows moved from the Old Stone House during a renovation by a unique town character named Joe Lynch. The kitchen cabinets were made by a local craftsman from chestnut wood from an old barn on the property. There is a beautiful Lange wood stove (made in Denmark) in the family room to enjoy on cozy winter evenings. This home is 2,349 sq. ft with 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. There are some additional spaces that enhance the home...Mom's sewing room on the upper level, Dad's wet bar room on the lower level, laundry room and an office space on the main level. You will love the location in bucolic North Guilford minutes to Melissa Jones School, Lake Quonnipaug yet conveniently located close to town, beaches, and highway. Come take a walk through this piece of Guilford history. You can feel the warmth and soul of this home by those who have tended it for 184 years. This home is being sold in "As Is" condition. Inspections are for informational purposes only.