Kent has a rich history of agriculture going back to the earliest colonists. Farmers raised corn, hay, rye, wheat and tobacco. In the 19th century with the advent of the railroad and refrigeration dairy farming was a big industry and Kent was home to thousands of cows. All that has changed but many of the old farmsteads have survived. The Davis House (once the Davis Farm), built in 1780, is a wonderfully authentic example the Eyebrow Colonial style where the main level rooms were heated by fireplaces that used a center chimney that warmed the upstairs rooms. Over the past two centuries the house has been expanded and updated. Beams have been exposed, the old floor boards have been uncovered, cleaned, sanded and refinished, old plaster removed; new plaster added. The current owners have been meticulous in maintaining the antique charm yet upgrading systems and amenities to reflect today's needs: new windows, insulation, appliances, furnace, water filter, and roof. On the main floor are the living room, dining room and library - all with the original floors and fireplaces. The eat-in kitchen has a wood burning stove that keeps this room warm all winter. Exposed beamed ceilings are in the living room, kitchen and library. An office was added in the area that was once a "porch". Upstairs are 4 bedrooms and a full bath. There is room to expand and build a generous master suite.In addition to the farmhouse, the 4+ acre property has 3 barns a couple sheds and a guest cabin. The land is mostly open and level with a gentle slope. A path in the back of the property leads to the Aspetuck River. There are several nearby hiking trails.
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