A rare 16-acre country property in Canterbury's Rural District - a private residence rich with timeless New England character, set on extraordinary grounds. The home pairs a 1934 original (stone foundation, knotty pine ceilings, deep farm-style kitchen) with a spacious 1989 addition featuring a double-sided fireplace, wide-plank floors, and a one-of-a-kind cut-out balustrade staircase. Configured with two residential units, it offers flexible living for an owner-occupant - live in one and enjoy the second as guest, family, or extended living space, or maintain the in-place tenancy. A separately permitted guest house (Section 10.1.5) provides additional owner-occupied flexibility for family, guests, or a home office; it is owner-occupied and not a year-round rental. The grounds are exceptional: two scenic ponds, a fenced paddock and open pasture, a versatile workshop with French doors, raised garden beds, a screened gazebo, a barn, and a collection of charming outbuildings. Currently home to horses, peacocks, and a duck. Recent updates include a new roof and chimney liner. Ideally suited to an owner-occupant seeking land, space, and a one-of-a-kind rural lifestyle - perfect for the equestrian or hobby-farm buyer. A truly singular offering you simply won't find twice.
For sale
$615,000
189 Butts Bridge Road, Canterbury, CT 06331
5beds
3,643sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
16 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Double-sided fireplaceStone foundationRaised garden bedsKnotty pine ceilingsOne-of-a-kind cut-out balustrade staircaseTwo scenic pondsDeep farm-style kitchen
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Tim J. Bray (860)912-7137,
Seaport Real Estate Services 860-245-9200,
Joseph Herndon 917-664-1025,
Seaport Real Estate Services
Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24180596
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 18
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 15
Bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 126 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 14
Bedroom
- Level: Main
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 9
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 253 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 23
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Zoned, Bottle Gas, Electric, Oil, Wood
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Oven/Range, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Lower Level
Features
- In-Law Floorplan
- Basement: Full
- Attic: Access Via Hatch
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,643
- Total interior livable area: 3,643 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,643
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Driveway, Unpaved, Shared Driveway, Circular Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Covered
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters, Garden
- Fencing: Wood,Fenced,Electric
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Water
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Water
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Pond, Access
Lot
- Size: 16 Acres
- Features: Wetlands, Few Trees, Farm, Level
Details
- Additional structures: Gazebo, Barn(s), Guest House, Stable(s)
- Parcel number: 1679765
- Zoning: Rural Development
- Horse amenities: Paddocks
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Antique,Farm House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
- Roof: Asphalt
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Canterbury
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $169/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $385,000
- Annual tax amount: $6,453
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
Estimated market value
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000$169/sqft |
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| 7/12/2026 | Listing removed | $615,000$169/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $615,000+75.2%$169/sqft |
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| 8/10/2006 | Sold | $351,000+6.4%$96/sqft |
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| 2/18/2005 | Sold | $330,000+127.6%$91/sqft |
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| 5/22/1998 | Sold | $145,000$40/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,453 -19.7% | $385,000 +10.3% |
| 2024 | $8,032 +56.1% | $349,200 +56.1% |
| 2023 | $5,145 | $223,700 |
| 2022 | $5,145 +1.5% | $223,700 +4.7% |
| 2021 | $5,067 -7% | $213,600 +3.5% |
| 2020 | $5,449 | $206,400 |
| 2019 | $5,449 +0.8% | $206,400 |
| 2018 | $5,408 +6.9% | $206,400 |
| 2017 | $5,057 | $206,400 |
| 2016 | $5,057 | $206,400 |
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