18 East Street, Bethlehem CT 06751

The bucolic Town of Bethlehem is at the crossroads of Washington, Litchfield and Woodbury. Complimenting the scenic beauty are natural and historic attractions, restaurants and boutiques that draws diners and shoppers from several counties. Bethlehem is also well known for its thriving arts and culture scene. The town is home to several art galleries and studios, as well as the Bethlehem Fairgrounds. Businesses have gravitated to Bethlehem and found it easy to find success by the taking advantages of no zoning and lower taxes. 18 EAST is in the heart of Bethlehem and has a main house, updated barn and third building. Perfect for a B&B, restaurant, bakery, ice cream shop or anything. If you love authentic features, then you must see this historic antique colonial. Constructed in 1740 with 11 rooms of period charm. Exposed beams, five fireplaces, wide walnut floorboards and lovely enhancements. The 3400 sq ft main home has a 1500 sq ft walk up attic and a basement also runs the length of the house with 9-foot height with a new cement floor and new foundation supports. There are many unique features and each needs to be seen. Examples are the 12-foot-long stone hearth for the original brick bee hive oven and the accurately custom designed oven. This home has a kitchen, living room, and dining room, 2 sitting rooms, walk-in pantry, a setting room and a parlor room., there are nooks and crannies plus the 4 bedrooms. These 2.23 acres and beautiful pond has great potential

Many of the original and replaced hardware and accessories, such as shutters, have been saved and stored. Of optimum value is the ability to create revenue with a commercial enterprise. The barn has been pre-fitted to accommodate a dine-in bakery with an office and kitchen. The potential for dockside dining at the pond is another great point. Other business opportunities will surely develop, for the two outbuildings, as you walk through this spectacular property. Barn has 2137 square feet lower level and 817 upper level and has been newly renovated. Cottage has 451 square feet