Step back in time in this meticulously well kept center chimney antique colonial in Norwich's beautiful, historic Norwichtown neighborhood. Winner of a 2010 Preservation Award from the Norwich Historic District Commission, the 1744 "Samuel Leffingwell House" boasts all the charm of early American architecture combined with modern amenities that make it a very livable home. Inside you'll find: wide plank flooring; 5 fireplaces including beehive cooking ovens in the downstairs den and dining room; exquisitely painted woodwork throughout including a unique example of a "Norwich Mantle" in the living room; front and rear staircases; 3 bedrooms and 2 more rooms that could be easily converted to additional bedrooms; 3 full bathrooms; main floor laundry; a modern kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances and a huge walk-up attic. Modern mechanical systems include: updated electric and plumbing; a newer gas furnace; efficient hybrid gas/electric water heater; forced hot air heat and central air on the main floor and electric baseboard heat on the second floor. Outdoors you'll find a spacious driveway with private off-street parking, a lovely stone patio at the rear of the house with landscaped gardens, a 432 SF barn/workshop; and a large lower yard where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the modern world. If you think an antique home can't work for modern living, think again! This amazing piece of Norwichtown history is truly a must see!