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The Charles E. Beach house, also known as the Beach Mansion, is a magnificent home located at the top of a rise, affording spectacular views of sunrises and sunsets! This historical home was the main house for the Beach estate with over a thousand acres and boasts a dairy farm that was the first to pasteurize milk in the United States and distributed dairy products in the Eastern states. It is listed on the esteemed National Register of Historic Places, notably for it's finest examples of wood craftmanship. The exquisite details inside the home are evident throughout, from the intricate designs on the radiators to the original stenciled silk screen walls, coffered ceilings, suspended staircases, claw foot tubs and secret compartments, and has all been well-preserved and refurbished to it's original condition. Located 5 miles from Hartford, 3 miles from West Hartford center, 1 mile from Westfarms Mall, and half way between Boston and New York City, this nearly 9000 square foot home has 17 different kinds of wood used throughout the house.
In the kitchen you'll find a fully restored and functioning vintage 1950's Garland stove with 6 gas burners, large double ovens, broiler and griddle. A serene humidity controlled spa room was added where one can escape to an Italian marble steam room, watch snowflakes fall while soaking in the 6-person hot tub or work-out in the 6ft deep exercise pool. There is a wood stove insert in the living room area and 6 additional fireplaces in the house.
The 3rd floor has a cathedral ceiling with a game room that includes a regulation size billiard table and professional foos ball with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Bedrooms with balconies, a huge dressing room with a fireplace, terrific bonus room, game room with a stunning vaulted ceiling and a widow's walk that provides a 360 degree view... The house has natural gas heated decorative radiators and an In-ground 1000 gallon propane tank for hot water.
The large backyard is stockade enclosed with perennial plantings that provides a private, park-like setting with gorgeous Beech and Gingko trees that allow for sun but provide ample shade as well. There is a double wide driveway that provides multiple parking spaces.
This is a rare, unique and very special home. The Beach Mansion is a warm and welcoming historical work of art. This is your opportunity to own a piece of American History within easy access to the modern world!
FOR SALE
18 Brightwood Ln, West Hartford, CT 06110
7 beds | 6 Full/1 Half baths | 8426 sqft | .63 acres
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