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290 Waterville Road, Avon CT 06001

Current Price: $850,000

4 beds 4 baths 4094 sq. ft

Last Update: 6/10/2025

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

Iconic Avon Estate on 2.5+ Acres with Guest House & Barns! The sellers are sad to leave their beautiful home, yet life is taking them in an exciting new direction-offering a rare opportunity for a new owner to enjoy this cherished property. Lovingly restored and impeccably maintained, this historic Avon home blends timeless charm with modern luxury. Featuring newer roofs (2022/2024), new exterior paint (2024), a whole-house generator (2022), propane cooking, newer HVAC systems (2021/2024), newer driveway (2021), newer appliances, a newer well pump, and new garage doors-this home is truly move-in ready. Inside, enjoy soaring ceilings, gleaming refinished hardwood floors, arched entries, and detailed millwork. The gourmet kitchen includes radiant heat floors, granite counters, a walk-in pantry, Fisher & Paykel appliances and opens to a covered porch ideal for year-round entertaining and overlooking a peaceful, flat backyard. The main level also offers two fireplaced rooms, a formal dining room, a bright sitting room/office, and a large family room. The spacious primary suite features a walk-in closet, vaulted ceiling, and radiant-heated bathroom with timeless finishes. The extraordinary guest cottage includes wide plank floors, a full kitchen, loft space, fireplace and a full bath-ideal for guests, or a private studio. A heated 30x48 hobby barn and an additional 32x40 barn offer exceptional space for hobbies, workshops, storage, or recreational vehicles. View today!

This house is a well-preserved example of the popular Villa style, popularized in the 1850s by Henry Austin. Historical records link the property to the prosperous Goodrich family. Though updated, the barns remain recognizable as 19th-century outbuildings. The house and barns reflect Avons rich agricultural past. Advertised square footage includes 839 sq ft in the Cottage, per town records.

Map to Property at 290 Waterville Road, Avon CT 06001


From RTE 44/RTE 10, approx 1.3 miles on left.

Residential Property Information for 290 Waterville Road, Avon CT 06001

MLS #: 24092314

Style: Georgian Colonial,Victorian

Color:

Total Rooms:

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 4

Acres: 2.69

Year Built: 1880 (Public Records)

New Construction: No/Resale

Home Warranty Offered:

Property Tax: $13,533

Zoning: RU2A

Mil Rate:

Assessed Value: $456,280 

Potential Short Sale:

Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 4094; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 4094

Features
Appliances Incl.: Oven/Range,Refrigerator,Dishwasher
Laundry Location & Info: Lower Level 
Fireplaces: 4
Energy Features: Generator
Interior Features: Auto Garage Door Opener,Cable - Pre-wired,Open Floor Plan
Energy Features: Generator
Home Automation: Thermostat(s)
Basement Desc.: Full,Unfinished
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Underground Utilities,Porch,Barn,Gutters,Guest House,Stable,French Doors,Kennel
Foundation: Concrete,Stone
Roof: Flat
Parking Spaces: 8
Garage/Parking Type: Barn,Detached Garage
Swimming Pool: 0
Waterfront Feat.: Not Applicable
Lot Description: Level Lot,Open Lot
Nearby Amenities: Golf Course,Health Club,Medical Facilities,Private School(s),Shopping/Mall,Stables/Riding,Tennis Courts
Occupied: Owner
Utility Information

Hot Water System

Heat Type:

Fueled By: Hot Water.

Cooling: Central Air,Ductless

Fuel Tank Location: In Garage

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: Pine Grove

Intermediate:

Middle: Per Board of Ed

High School: Avon

Marketing History

Current List Price: $850,000

Original List Price: $850,000

DOM: 12

Listing Date: 5/1/2025

Last Updated: 5/27/2025 4:27:39 PM

Expected Active Date: 5/15/2025

Listing Agent and Broker

List Agent Name: William Glanville

List Office Name: Glanville Real Estate