12 Pennoyer Street, RowaytonNorwalk, CT 06853Sale Price: $1,295,000

Chic Second Empire Victorian perched high above 5 Mile River Harbor in historic downtown Rowayton, a short distance from village and Pinkney Park. Built in 1872 as the Parsonage for the Rowayton Baptist Church, this grand Victorian features a mansard roof, an elegant exterior and interior feature w/ 9' ceilings on 1st and 2nd flrs. Historic charm is evident as you enter the 2-story foyer and generous parlor from the wrap-around covered porch. Formal living room features stone fireplace, floor-to-ceiling bay window and built-ins. The light-filled Old World kitchen is reminiscent of an Italian Villa with Tuscan faux-painted walls, stone floors and tumbled-marble backsplash. The eat-in kitchen features a center island w/ granite overlays for bar stool seating, custom bay window w/ built-in banquette extends to the formal dining room featuring china cabinets and French door to screened porch, perfect for entertaining and dining al fresco. The family room addition features tray ceiling and opens to back deck and side screened porch. Mudroom, laundry room and renovated powder room addition conveniently accessed from covered side entrance. Inviting master suite has water views and renovated master bath with jetted whirlpool bathtub and shower. 3 addl spacious BRs share hall bath plus walk-up attic for added storage can be easily finished. Recent upgrades: heating and cooling systems, generator, flat roofs, hot water heater, garage door, windows, Prof. Viking appl, exterior painted.