Experience lake living at its finest in this well-maintained Ranch-style home in the Lake Chaffee community. Hardwood floors and abundant natural light welcome you inside. Updates include replacement windows, a 2016 septic system, 2020 roof, and 2019 electric upgrade. A woodstove in the lower-level walkout provides cozy warmth, while a workshop, storage, and laundry offer convenience. Outside, a new retaining wall enhances the property, with an expansive side yard, complemented by a two-car detached garage and storage shed. Enjoy summer activities like fishing, swimming, and kayaking. Don't miss out on this charming 2-bed, 1-bath retreat!
Welcome to the âJohn Mixer Tavernâ, the oldest house in Ashford, dating (1710) back to before the town was officially established in 1714. Rich in history, with a collection of owners from tavern keepers and doctors to a world champion tennis pro and an opera singer. Serious restoration of this exquisite home began in the 1920âs and has evolved since. Interior features of this over 5000 sq. ft. house include 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 10 fireplaces and classic antique details like wide-plank floors, raised panel doors and windows with beaded casings. The kitchen boasts hammered copper sinks, slate counter tops and tobacco wood cabinets. A large brick fireplace with a wood stove offers warmth and ambiance, creating a family gathering area for the kitchen. Main level laundry is part of the newest addition off the kitchen. Finishing out the main level is the large âKeeping Roomâ with a beautiful stone hearth, a parlor and the historic tavern as well as additional rooms leading to a private apartment/in-law suite with another stone hearth, second kitchen and bathroom. The upper-level rounds out the bedrooms, baths and a relaxed second living/family room. The basement is even impressive with newer mechanicals and a large arched stone wine cellar. For a walk through tour and floor plans please click virtual tour.
The median home value in Ashford, CT is $325,000. This is higher than the county median home value of $167,100. The national median home value is $219,700. The average price of homes sold in Ashford, CT is $325,000. Approximately 70.62% of Ashford homes are owned, compared to 19.14% rented, while 10.24% are vacant. Ashford real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you’re interested in, contact a Ashford real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Ashford, Connecticut has a population of 4,254. Ashford is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 35.08% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.29%.
The median household income in Ashford, Connecticut is $68,846. The median household income for the surrounding county is $62,553 compared to the national median of $57,652. The median age of people living in Ashford is 45 years.
The average high temperature in July is 79.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 18.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.3 inches per year, with 33.4 inches of snow per year.