This remarkable home is one of Middletown's most valuable treasures. It is considered to be one of the best examples of Georgian architecture and quite the mansion in it's day. It was built in 1742 for Judge Seth Wetmore, a very successful merchant and considered one of the CT Valley elite River Gods, It has exceptional appointments, including stunning wall panelling, refinished original wide plank floors, and all restored original doors in the home. It offers a kitchen with laundry area, breakfast room, formal dining room, Summer kitchen or pantry, an extraordinary family room, referred to as the "Long room", a stunning library, 5 bedrooms, several fireplaces, 2 full baths and a new heating system. The current owner purchased the home in 2007 and has worked tirelessly to restore many of the rooms. It has hosted several Historical Society events and tours. It sits up high on over 2 acres overlooking Middletown and the Ct River. The Wetmore family occupied the home until 1956 when it was purchased by the Green family, both of whom were professors at Wesleyan. It has an interesting history of entertaining famous guests such as Yoko Uno, John Lennon, Aaron Burr, Carolyn Kennedy, Andy Warhol and Greta Garbo. The Seth Wetmore home appears twice in Wallace Nutting's book "Connecticut Beautiful" confirming the significance of the home. This spectacular property backs up to a a land trust and offers a peaceful backyard setting. Located 2 hrs from NY One of the wings of the house has potential for an in law apartment as it had been rented as one for awhile. The current owner removed the bathroom because it was in such disrepair but left the plumbing. The front north parlor was purchased by the Wadsworth Atheneum from the Greens and is part of that museum. They paid to have the parlor restored in the main house.
For sale
Price cut: $125K (7/10)
$550,000
1066 Washington Street, Middletown, CT 06457
5beds
5,678sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1742
2.11 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$97/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 86 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 10, 2025 at 07:08am
Listed by:
Donna-Jean Dargie,
Eagle Eye Realty PLLC
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24095078

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Sitting Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Bedroom
- Level: Main
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Features: Beamed Ceilings, Fireplace
- Level: Main
Heating
- Radiator, Steam, Oil
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Walk-up
- Number of fireplaces: 5
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,678
- Total interior livable area: 5,678 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 5,678
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Lot
- Size: 2.11 Acres
- Features: Secluded, Wooded, Historic District, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: 1007845
- Zoning: residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial,Antique
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1742
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $97/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $280,860
- Annual tax amount: $7,012
- Date on market: 5/12/2025
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