96 County Street, William Street AreaNorwalk, CT 06851Sale Price: $485,000

Own a piece of Norwalk history! The Lewis Barnes House (c.1895) is a mixed-style carriage house with tons of personality and over 2,700 square feet of living space, on Norwalk/Westport line. Home recognized by the Norwalk Historical Society, has a marker plaque, and title and deed research of provenance. Period exterior blends styles with gambrel roof with steep cross gable, board and batten siding, sawtooth detail, Dutch door and gingerbread trim. This 2-3 bedroom home has a renovated open main level that joins kitchen, living room, sunroom/dining room and bonus room, which can be configured into a Master suite. Lovingly preserved details include wide pine plank floors, cast iron registers, original hayloft doors, transom window, high ceilings, repurposed original shutters and stone hearth and fireplace. Carefully-curated updates in keeping with home's character, like terra cotta tile floors, farmhouse sink and oak slab counters. Modern touches include new stainless appliances, convection oven with grill, 2 refurbished full baths, soaker tub, window-walled sunroom, sliding barn door, finished lower level, new gas furnace, new central A/C, landscaped and terraced gardens, french doors, deck, brick patio and walkways, picket fence and matching shed. Charming built-ins and details to be discovered at every turn so come see why this property a has been a favorite of the many artists and artisans who've called it home! * please read agent remarks for showing instructions