77 Main Street
East Haddam, CT 06423
$1,550,000
Perched over the CT River on one of the largest lots on Main, the David Watrous House offers water views from each room. This 1850 architectural treasure offers over 4,000 square feet of living space, plus an additional 1,500+ square foot walkout lower level. A detached oversized 3-bay post-and-beam carriage house offers exceptional workshop/studio space, stained glass windows and crowned by a copper cupola with antique weathervane. A side porch entry leads to chef's kitchen with handcrafted Vermont solid cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless appliances, a tin ceiling and dramatic 10-foot island. Formal dining with antique chandelier and fireplace make for elevated home entertaining. The dramatic riverfront great room with wall-to-wall windows, a river-facing 2nd kitchen, fireplace, and expansive deck captures ever-changing water views. A den, living room, office with cherry built-ins, 10+ foot ceilings and full bath offer flexibility on 1st flr. Upstairs, restored original chestnut floors lead to multiple living spaces, full laundry, a 3rd kitchen and a primary suite with gas fireplace with marble en suite. Recent upgrades include new windows, patio, driveway, refreshed landscaping, Buderus furnace, upgraded 400-amp electrical, restored chimneys, whole-house generator, and updated roofing. Stone pathways lead to private riverside seating areas for amazing sunsets. Rare chance to claim a home of notable architectural significance with recognized press coverage.
| Listing Id: | 24178395 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $1,550,000 |
| Property Type: | Single Family |
| Status: | Active |
| Bank Owned Property: | No |
| Beds Total: | 4 |
| Baths Full: | 3 |
| Baths Half: | 2 |
| Living Area Sqft Per Public Record: | 4,070 |
| Property Tax: | $19,360 |
| Acres: | 0.87 |
| Style: | Antique,Other |
| Direct Waterfront Yn: | Yes |
| City: | East Haddam |
| County: | Middlesex |
| Postal Code: | 06423 |
| Year Built: | 1850 |
| Acres Source: | Public Records |
| Agent Owner Yn: | No |
| Appliances Included: | Gas Range, Dishwasher |
| Assessed Value: | $675,280 |
| Attic Description: | Access Via Hatch |
| Attic Yn: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Yes |
| Basement Description: | Full,Interior Access,Partially Finished,Walk-out,Full With Walk-Out |
| Baths Total: | 5 |
| Comp Only Manual Yn: | No |
| Cooling System: | Wall Unit |
| Current Price: | $1,550,000.00 |
| Directions: | GPS friendly |
| Display Fair Market Value Yn: | No |
| Driveway Type: | Private, Paved |
| Elementary School: | Per Board of Ed |
| Exterior Siding: | Wood |
| Fireplaces Total: | 4 |
| Foundation Type: | Concrete, Stone |
| Fuel Tank Location: | In Basement |
| Garage & Parking: | Detached Garage, Paved, Off Street Parking, Driveway |
| Garages Number: | 3 |
| 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, 40 Gallon Tank |
| In Law Access: | Lower Level, Separate Entry |
| In Law Apartment: | Possible |
| Laundry Room Info: | Lower Level, Upper Level |
| Laundry Room Location: | basement and 2nd floor laundry |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-05-28 |
| Lot Description: | Lightly Wooded, Rolling, Water View, Open Lot |
| Mil Rate Total: | $28.67 |
| Status: | Active |
| New Construction Type: | No/Resale |
| Occupied By: | Vacant |
| Original List Price: | $1,600,000 |
| Parcel Number: | 969926 |
| Parking Total Spaces: | 11 |
| Possession Availability: | immediate |
| Potential Short Sale: | No |
| Preferred Phone: | (860) 538-7778 |
| Price: | $1,550,000 |
| Roof Information: | Asphalt Shingle, Slate |
| Rooms Additional: | Workshop |
| Sewage System: | Public Sewer Connected, Septic |
| Sign Yn: | Yes |
| Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: | 4,070 |
| Sq Ft Total: | 4,070 |
| Swimming Pool Yn: | No |
| Tax Year: | July 2026-June 2027 |
| Total Rooms: | 10 |
| Under Agreement Yn: | No |
| Waterfront Description: | River, View, Access |
| Water Source: | Private Well |
| Year Built Source: | Public Records |
| Zoning: | EHVD |
Listing Courtesy of: William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Sacha Armstrong
(860) 538-7778
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