51 Moodus Leesville Road, East Haddam, CT 06469

This federal Historic home is set amidst iconic new England stone walls, manicured lawns, mature pines, and charming perennials gardens. Its location adjacent to the center of Moodus Village offers a bucolic lifestyle combined with the convenience of a full range of providers, a rare find in rural East Haddam. Original features include wide-plank flooring, exposed beams, two chimneys serving four fireplaces & period hardware such as the original transom above the front door. The thoughtfully updated kitchen is a culinary dream, with custom cabinetry, a reclaimed chestnut wood island, highlighted by a fireplace with a beehive oven. Adjacent, a formal dining area is being presently used as a sitting area, inviting you to a fieldstone patio. A possible main floor bedroom, presently used as a den, offers a convenient half bathroom. Aloft are 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary bedroom suite has a remodeled bathroom, a walk-in closet & a fireplace accenting the room. Across the hallway is another spacious bedroom. The third bedroom is vaulted with beautiful views of the yard, and access to the second full bathroom with an antique soaking tub. Step outside and appreciate the picturesque landscape - manicured lawns, a parterre garden, an in-ground pool, a pool house, and a barn with rustic charm. This classic antique was built by Colonel Julius Chapman c. 1808, who also constructed the "Amasa Day House" a registered historic landmark, situated on the town green. Updates in 2017 include: new roof, new plumbing, new electrical, modernized kitchen, 3 renovated bathrooms, floors were refinished, and house was painted. In 2021-2022 the new owners installed a new "Amish built" 24'x13' Pool House / Art Studio with power & 360-degree windows as well as a fully refurbishing the in-ground pool. There is also a new panel for the barn and a whole house Generac generator was installed for peace of mind. This enchanting property offers rare character, peaceful surroundings, and the best of small-town New England living-just minutes to local galleries, shops, and the Connecticut river. Nothing left to do here - but move in!