47 East Kings Highway
Chester, CT 06412
$1,900,000
The Johnathan Warner house, and later known as the Warner-Brooks House was built by Johnathan Warner in 1798 and is a remarkable testament to early American prosperity, craftsmanship, and vision. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this exceptional Federal-style residence retains extraordinary architectural integrity. Heavily documented during construction are original bills, receipts, and construction records documenting the artisans materials, suppliers, and methods used to create this architectural masterpiece. Revered by historians and preserved with exceptional care, this irreplaceable legacy property offers a rare opportunity to own one of Connecticut's most significant surviving Federal residences. A once-in-a-generation opportunity to become the steward of one of the Connecticut River Valley's most important historic estates. Jonathan Warner was the founder of the Chester-Hadlyme Ferry which is right down the road and is still in operation today. Johnathan was a Civic Leader, director of the Middlesex Turnpike, Merchant, Ship Owner, Farmer, Constable, and a justice of the peace with his courtroom right at the house. This is all documented in a book called Johnathan Warner 1728-1810 " A Man of Parts" telling all about the home building and Johnathan's life. Copies can be found at the Chester Historical Society. Buyer must due diligence regarding subdivision possibilities. 3.2 acres of which most is a huge level cleared open field.
| Listing Id: | 24206419 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,900,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 4 |
| Baths Full: | 3 |
| Baths Half: | 1 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 3,957 |
| Property Tax: | $14,236 |
| Acres: | 3.2 |
| Style: | Colonial |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | No |
| City: | Chester |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06412 |
| Year Built: | 1798 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Oven/Range, Wall Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Washer, Electric Dryer |
| Assessed Value: | $512,470 |
| Attic Description: | Unfinished, Storage Space, Floored, Walk-up |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Full,Unfinished,Storage,Interior Access,Walk-out,Concrete Floor |
| Baths Total: | 4 |
| Color: | WHITE |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | None |
| Current Price: | $1,900,000.00 |
| Directions: | RT-154 Chester, to E Kings Hwy to first driveway on the left to the main house. |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Elementary School: | Chester |
| Energy Features: | Generator, Generator Ready |
| Exclusions: | See Inclusion / Exclusion sheet |
| Exterior Features: | Gutters, Garden Area, Covered Deck, French Doors |
| Exterior Siding: | Clapboard |
| Fireplaces Total: | 6 |
| Flood Zone Yn: | No |
| Foundation Type: | Concrete, Stone |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Ground |
| Garage & Parking: | Attached Garage, Detached Garage |
| Garages Number: | 4 |
| Heat Fuel Type: | Oil |
| Heat Type: | Hot Water |
| High School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Home Owner's Assocation: | No |
| Home Warranty Offered Yn: | No |
| Hot Water Description: | Oil, Domestic, 80 Gallon Tank, Upright Tank |
| In Law Access: | Over Garage |
| In Law Apartment: | Possible |
| Interior Features: | Auto Garage Door Opener, Cable - Available, Cable - Pre-wired |
| Laundry Room Info: | Main Level |
| Laundry Room Location: | Between the kitchen and dining room. |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-09-11 |
| Lot Description: | Corner Lot, Lightly Wooded, Level Lot, Cleared, Professionally Landscaped, Open Lot |
| Middle Jr High School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Mil Rate Total: | $27.78 |
| Status: | Active |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Owner |
| Original List Price: | $1,900,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 940123 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 4 |
| Possession Availability: | Negotiable |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (860) 227-2074 |
| Price: | $1,900,000 |
| Radon Mitigation Air Ynu: | No |
| Radon Mitigation Water Ynu: | No |
| Remarks Public Addendum: | Come visit Chester and experience all it has to offer. |
| Roof Information: | Wood Shingle |
| Rooms Additional: | Bonus Room |
| Sewage System: | Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 3,957 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 3,957 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 10 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | Not Applicable |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | R-1 |
Listing Courtesy of: Chiarito Real Estate LLC
Listing Agent: Al Chiarito
(860) 227-2074
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