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1896 – Manchester, CT

8/18/15 105 Comments
Posted on OHD: 8/18/15. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
This has since "Sold" and is now archived for historical reference and educational purposes.

78 Forest St, Manchester, CT 06040

New description: Rare Opportunity To Own and Restore The Graceful Horace Bushnell Cheney Mansion. Situated High Atop The Great Lawn On A Sprawling 3.5 Acre Lot in The National Cheney Historic District. Home Requires Total Renovation. Lots Of Potential To Restore This Estate To Grandeur. 6000+ Sq Ft, 4 Fireplaces, Stately Architectural Details.

Old description: Elegant Horace Bushnell Cheney Mansion sits high on 3.5 acre lot above The Great Lawn in the National Cheney Historic District. Formal, yet open floor plan. 4 fireplaces. 3 sets of french doors. 2 window seats. 4 bedrooms on second floor. Possible 3 additional bedrooms on 3rd floor. 3 full bathrooms, 2 half baths on first floor. Includes a butler's pantry, wrap around porch and library. Many original fixtures exist and word working detail in this home is amazing! Home needs complete renovation, but worth the effort. Must see!
4 Bed ∙ 4 Bath ∙ 6,025 Sq Ft ∙ 3.5 Ac.
Was Listed With

James Knurek
Coldwell Banker
(860) 644-2461

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