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Deacon Evelyn Blakeslee Home circa 1773

Lovingly restored and preserved center chimney cape has all the charm of yesteryear. You feel you are experiencing history when you walk through the doors of this home. Many of the original architectural details remain to include original doors, windows, wainscoting, plaster walls,three working fireplaces, wide board floors, and built-in dining room cabinet and bench. As you climb the rear stairs you enter a large open area that accesses both second floor bedrooms. The master bedroom is on the first floor with built-in book cases and windows that overlook the exquisite English style symmetrical garden and pergola. The original Creamery with shelves are adjacent to the Keeping Room and separates the legal accessory apartment of 1008 sq ft from the main portion of the house.

The two and half acres has corn crib, 19th century style greenhouse, 3 car detached garage and 4 bay workshop.

This private and serene location is convientent to downtown New Haven, Yale, I-91 & I-95. This location is 2 hours from both New York City and Boston.