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89 John Perry Road, Eastford CT 06242

Current Price: $575,000

4 beds 3 baths 4538 sq. ft

Last Update: 7/20/2025

Property Type: Single Family For Sale

Public Remarks

Welcome to the Benjamin Bosworth House, affectionately known locally as The Castle. This extraordinary Federal-style home, Circa 1796, blends timeless craftsmanship with historic character. Set on 3 private acres, this 4,538 sq ft estate features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and 11 fireplaces across a thoughtfully designed layout. Notable architectural details include hand-carved mantels, doors, and windows-crafted by a woodworker who lived onsite through a winter. The centerpiece is a rare full-height monitor, originally a Masonic meeting hall, complete with fireplaces and built-in benches. Inside youll find grand halls, a formal parlor, Dining room with bookcases & original China closet, tea room or keeping room gets afternoon sun, office, Studio, workshop, pantry, and laundry.1/2 bath with original wooden drain board & copper sink, Kitchen has antique basin, custom cherry wood pantry, hand painted stenciled floors. Primary Bed with private shower bathroom, 3 beds & office and full bath finish 2nd floor. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this one-of-a-kind home offers the charm of 18th-century design with the potential for modern customization. Own a piece of Connecticut history in peaceful Eastford.

The house features a two-story main block topped by a hip roof, with a distinctive full-height monitor section projecting from the center. Benjamin Bosworth, for whom the house was built, was a significant figure in Eastfords history. He served on the building committee of the local Congregational Church and was instrumental in relocating the previous meeting house from the site. His desire for a distinctive residence led to the creation of this unique structure, which has since become a landmark in the area. Today, the Benjamin Bosworth House stands as a testament to early American architecture and the rich history of Eastford, Connecticut.

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Residential Property Information for 89 John Perry Road, Eastford CT 06242

MLS #: 24099024

Style: Colonial

Color: Yellow

Total Rooms:

Bedrooms: 4

Bathrooms: 3

Acres: 3

Year Built: 1800 (Public Records)

New Construction: No/Resale

Home Warranty Offered:

Property Tax: $6,441

Zoning: Res

Mil Rate:

Assessed Value: $303,800 

Potential Short Sale:

Square Footage: Estimated HEATED Sq.Ft. above grade is 4538; below grade sq feet total is ; total sq ft is 4538

Features
Appliances Incl.: Refrigerator
Laundry Location & Info: Main Level  off kitchen
Fireplaces: 1
Interior Features: Cable - Available,Elevator
Basement Desc.: Full
Exterior Siding: Clapboard
Exterior Features: Porch-Screened,Porch
Foundation: Stone
Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Garage/Parking Type: None
Swimming Pool: 0
Waterfront Feat.: Not Applicable
Lot Description: Sloping Lot
Occupied: Owner
Utility Information

Hot Water System

Heat Type:

Fueled By: Hot Water,Radiant.

Cooling: None

Fuel Tank Location: In Basement

Water Service: Private Well

Sewage System: Septic

School Information

Elementary: Eastford

Intermediate:

Middle:

High School: Woodstock Academy

Marketing History

Current List Price: $575,000

Original List Price: $575,000

DOM: 43

Listing Date: 5/30/2025

Last Updated: 6/7/2025 4:05:02 AM

Expected Active Date: 6/7/2025

Listing Agent and Broker

List Agent Name: Mary Collins

List Office Name: Berkshire Hathaway NE Prop.