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  • $575,000

    89 John Perry Road, Eastford, CT 06242

    4beds
    4,538sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1800
    3 Acres Lot
    $547,700 Zestimate®
    $127/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Welcome to the Benjamin Bosworth House, affectionately known locally as "The Castle." This extraordinary Federal-style home, Circa 1796, blends timeless craftsmanship with historic character. Set on 3 private acres, this 4,538 sq ft estate features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 11 fireplaces across a thoughtfully designed layout. Notable architectural details include hand-carved mantels, doors, and windows-crafted by a woodworker who lived onsite through a winter. The centerpiece is a rare full-height monitor, originally a Masonic meeting hall, complete with fireplaces and built-in benches. Inside you'll find grand halls, a formal parlor, Dining room with bookcases & original China closet, tea room or keeping room gets afternoon sun, office, Studio, workshop, pantry, and laundry.1/2 bath with original wooden drain board & copper sink, Kitchen has antique basin, custom cherry wood pantry, hand painted stenciled floors. Primary Bed with private shower bathroom, 3 beds & office and full bath finish 2nd floor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this one-of-a-kind home offers the charm of 18th-century design with the potential for modern customization. Own a piece of Connecticut history in peaceful Eastford. The house features a two-story main block topped by a hip roof, with a distinctive full-height monitor section projecting from the center. Benjamin Bosworth, for whom the house was built, was a significant figure in Eastford's history. He served on the building committee of the local Congregational Church and was instrumental in relocating the previous meeting house from the site. His desire for a distinctive residence led to the creation of this unique structure, which has since become a landmark in the area. Today, the Benjamin Bosworth House stands as a testament to early American architecture and the rich history of Eastford, Connecticut.
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    Listing updated: August 19, 2025 at 09:04am

    Listed by:

    Mary R. Collins,

    Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.

    Source: Smart MLS,MLS#: 24099024MLS Logo
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 4
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Rooms
    • Room types: Laundry, Roughed-In Bath, Sitting Room, Workshop
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Fireplace, Full Bath, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 259 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.5 x 14.8
    Bedroom
    • Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 179.34 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 12.2 x 14.7
    Bedroom
    • Features: Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 135.59 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9.1 x 14.9
    Bedroom
    • Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 198.45 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.5 x 14.7
    Den
    • Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 176.64 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.8 x 12.8
    Dining room
    • Features: Bookcases, Built-in Features, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 323.12 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 22.9 x 14.11
    Kitchen
    • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Half Bath, Laundry Hookup, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 227.43 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 13.3 x 17.1
    Living room
    • Features: Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 244.1 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 17.3 x 14.11
    Office
    • Features: Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 133.77 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 9.1 x 14.7
    Other
    • Features: Palladian Window(s), Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Main
    • Area: 187.18 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 19.1 x 9.8
    Other
    • Features: Built-in Features, Fireplace, Wide Board Floor
    • Level: Upper
    • Area: 393.67 Square Feet
    • Dimensions: 20.6 x 19.11
    Heating
    • Hot Water, Radiant, Oil
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Refrigerator, Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level, Mud Room
    Features
    • Elevator
    • Basement: Full
    • Attic: Walk-up
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 4,538
    • Total interior livable area: 4,538 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 4,538

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: None
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Screened, Porch
    Lot
    • Size: 3 Acres
    • Features: Sloped
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1683630
    • Zoning: Res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Colonial
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Clapboard
    • Foundation: Stone
    • Roof: Asphalt
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1800

    Utilities & green energy

    • Sewer: Septic Tank
    • Water: Well
    • Utilities for property: Cable Available

    Community & HOA

    HOA
    • Has HOA: No
    Location
    • Region: Eastford

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $127/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $303,800
    • Annual tax amount: $6,441
    • Date on market: 5/30/2025
    • Exclusions: corner hutch in front tea room
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