Welcome to place where time truly is the most beautiful thing. There is a particular kind of feeling when you walk through a historic door like this. Maybe it's the hardwood plank floors that have held two centuries of footsteps. Maybe it's the way the morning light hits the windows on every home on Chaplin Street, a village so notable it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Maybe it's the quiet and peace that magically flows through a home like this. Built in 1837 as the town parsonage, this home has been part of this community's story for nearly 200 years. Now it's looking for someone ready to write the next chapter. The big work is already done. New roof. New electrical panel. Foundation fully repointed with fresh mortar, inside and out. Chimney repointed and stuccoed, New stainless steel liner, crown, and cap installed. What's left to do is the part that lets the new owner make it their own: cosmetic updates, with flooring quotes already in hand for new carpet and refinished hardwood. Set on nearly an acre of flat, open land, this is the kind of property that rewards patience and vision. For the history lover who's been waiting for a home with a past worth preserving, the hands-on owner who sees potential where others see projects, or the investor eyeing the space and the location near UConn and ECSU, this one is worth it all. Come and see what was once part of the past and how it can be a part of your future.
Beautifully set on 4.02 scenic acres in Chaplin, Connecticut, this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers the perfect blend of character, privacy, and versatility. Featuring approximately 1,600 square feet, the home showcases soaring vaulted ceilings, stunning exposed beams, and an inviting open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area filled with natural light. The finished lower level offers a private in-law apartment with its own separate entrance - ideal for guests, extended family, or potential rental income. Enjoy peaceful outdoor living with a private bedroom balcony, an oversized upper deck off the kitchen, a lower-level deck, and access to the beautiful Stone House Brook. Additional highlights include a long circular driveway and Two outbuildings offering exceptional storage and endless possibilities. A truly special countryside retreat with warmth, charm, and flexibility throughout.
Set on 3.39 picturesque acres, this beautifully renovated property offers the perfect blend of luxury, function, and country charm-ideal for a mini farm, homestead, or private retreat. The heated and insulated 36x48 Morton barn features front and rear sliding barn doors, 2 horse stalls with potential for 6, 5 doggy doors, water, electric, skylights, and year-round water access-perfect for horses, kennels, or hobby farming. The property also includes a chicken coop, goat building, fenced garden with 12 raised beds, pond, two running streams, and a fire pit area. Inside, the home has been extensively updated with a stunning mahogany entry, Brazilian Walnut (IPE) flooring, vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and a beautifully designed chef's kitchen with soapstone counters, custom cabinetry, and Bosch stainless appliances including an induction stove. The first-floor primary suite offers vaulted ceilings, two walk-in closets, and a renovated bath with porcelain tile and granite vanity. A sunroom with marble floors and skylights opens to the back deck, while a spacious bonus room with private entrance offers ideal in-law, office, or gym potential. Additional features include dual heat with Central Wood Boiler and oil backup, Kubota whole-house generator, underground utilities, central vac, artesian well, cedar siding, and gated driveway. A truly exceptional property with endless possibilities.
Step back in time while enjoying modern comforts in this charming 1800s Colonial offering 10 spacious rooms filled with character and natural light. The eat-in kitchen features an original butler's pantry, while the formal dining room and inviting living room each showcase stunning stone fireplaces-both complete with rare beehive ovens. French doors lead from the living room to a beautiful three-season porch, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Generously sized rooms and abundant windows create a bright, airy feel throughout, complemented by hardwood floors in every room. Updated bathrooms blend seamlessly with the home's historic charm.A standout feature of this property is the separate guest house, offering incredible flexibility. It includes 2 bedrooms, a full bath with washer and dryer, a kitchen, and a living room that opens to its own three-season porch-ideal for rental income, in-law living, or private guest accommodations.Additional highlights include a 2-car garage with extra space above, double oil tanks, generator hookup, and separate electrical services and septic systems for each dwelling.Situated on nearly a level acre, this property offers both space and convenience-just 2 miles from Windham Center, 3 miles from Mansfield Hollow, 7 miles to UConn, and 4.4 miles to Eastern Connecticut State University.A rare opportunity to own a piece of history with income potential in a prime location.
Chaplin is located in Connecticut. Chaplin, Connecticut has a population of 2,208. Chaplin is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 28.05% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.48%.
The median household income in Chaplin, Connecticut is $85,083. The median household income for the surrounding county is $71,418 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Chaplin is 44.3 years.
The average high temperature in July is 81.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 14.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 50.6 inches per year, with 33.7 inches of snow per year.
