Living with History! Rare opportunity!!! Own a slice of our American heritage with this US National Register of Historic Places home. The James Plumb House This home offers tons of character, 5 beautiful bay fa?ade, 5 fireplaces and restored window caps are just some of the many historic features. Situated on almost 3/4 of an acre of land, this property has plenty of room for perennial, vegetable and herb gardens, patio for outdoor entertaining. Feel at home with high ceilings, beautiful original staircase and rare (original) wide board floors. (including some KINGS WOOD are featured inside). The large kitchen area (most likely the original home of Samuel Plumb circa 1738) offers wide plank hard wood flooring, wood stove, Farm sink, soap stone countertop, built-ins, Duel stove (propane for cook top, electric oven). First floor laundry room, Mud room, studio apt in finished attic/ bonus room with loft built-in bed & wet bar. It can be used as a guest room or studio! A formal dining & living rooms are ideal for entertaining. Not everything is original, new roof, new gutters, freshly painted exterior, & most of the interior rooms. Great location with easy access to Route 66& 9 for commuting all over the state! Close to HIGBY MOUNTAIN TRAIL for hiking as well nearby WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY. Downtown is only minutes away from shopping and a variety of restaurants! Take advantage of being close to the Connecticut River and enjoy taking a stroll by the water. Rare opportunity to become a steward of history ! Own a slice of our American heritage with this US National Register of Historic Places home. THE PLUMB HOUSE CIRCA 1738 and 1804 is an example of a LATE GEORGIAN and early HIGH STYLE FEDERAL with a central hall plan. James Plumb was a gentleman's farmer and the property remained in the PLUMB family until 1888.