1445 Boston Post Road
Old Saybrook, CT 06475
$12,000,000
A rare opportunity to acquire a historic Connecticut landmark. The Bushnell Farm House and Barn offer a unique chance to restore and reimagine an important piece of Old Saybrook history. Featuring the historic Elisha Bushnell House and accompanying barn, the property showcases classic New England architecture, mature landscaping, stone walls, and the timeless character that has made this site a local treasure for generations. The improvements require significant modernization and renovation, presenting an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to preserve and enhance a historic property. Whether envisioned as a private estate, hospitality-related use, office, wellness concept, or other permitted use, the property offers exceptional potential for those with a vision for restoration and stewardship. Ideally situated on Boston Post Road with convenient access to Interstate 95, Route 9, shoreline beaches, marinas, shopping, and restaurants, the property benefits from excellent visibility and accessibility within one of Connecticut's most desirable shoreline communities. This offering is subject to the property's historic designation and must be purchased together with the adjoining Bushnell Farm land parcel (MLS #24183765). The combined offering presents a truly unique opportunity to preserve, restore, and shape the future of one of the Connecticut shoreline's most recognizable historic properties.
| Listing Id: | 24183764 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $12,000,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 4 |
| Baths Full: | 1 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 2,059 |
| Property Tax: | $9,333 |
| Acres: | 20.21 |
| Style: | Colonial,Antique |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Old Saybrook |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06475 |
| Year Built: | 1678 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Electric Cooktop, Electric Range, Refrigerator |
| Assessed Value: | $591,800 |
| Attic Description: | Walk-In |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | No |
| Basement Description: | None |
| Baths Total: | 1 |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | None |
| Current Price: | $12,000,000.00 |
| Directions: | Take Exit 67 for Route 154 / Main Street / Old Saybrook. At the end of the ramp, head toward Route 1 (Boston Post Road). Turn onto Boston Post Road (US-1) heading west. Continue for approximately 1 mile. 1445 Boston Post Road will be on the north side |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | Yes |
| Elementary School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Exterior Siding: | Clapboard |
| Fireplaces Total: | 1 |
| Foundation Type: | Stone |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Basement |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Oil |
| Heat Type: | Hot Air, Other |
| High School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Oil, Upright Tank |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-13 |
| Lot Description: | Sloping Lot |
| Mil Rate Total: | $15.77 |
| Status: | Active |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Vacant |
| Original List Price: | $12,000,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 1026296 |
| Possession Availability: | negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (970) 209-0781 |
| Price: | $12,000,000 |
| Roof Information: | Shake, Shingle |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | No |
| Sq Ft Description: | above ground square footage |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 2,059 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 2,059 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 9 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Applicable |
| Water Source: | Public Water Connected |
| Year Built Source: | Owner |
| Zoning: | B-4 |
Listing Courtesy of: Houlihan Lawrence WD
Listing Agent: Casey Fisher
(970) 209-0781
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