$1,175,000

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Connecticut Shoreline history. The Black House was built in 1761 by Levi Hubbard. It was later sold to Nicholas Loyselle, of French decent, who painted it black in mourning of Louis XVI's passing. Thus, it was dubbed, The Black House. Located in historical Guilford just a few blocks from the town Green and centrally located to schools, train station, Jacobs Beach, shopping, public bus and so much more. The home was lovingly renovated and restored in 1985 and several additional improvements since then that included in 2000 a renovated Kitchen and garage addition with bonus room. Renovated bathrooms in 2007, and in 2010 remodeled attic adding an additional bedroom and full bath. You'll find a perfect match of traditional 1700's colonial living and today's contemporary lifestyle. As featured in multiple periodicals the home has 4 bedrooms, 3.1 bath, 3 stone fireplaces, wide plank wood floors, reclaimed exposed beams and original 3 panel wood doors. With any home in any era the heart of a home is your Kitchen and the Black House is no exception. Open, welcoming and sure to be host to your family and friends for generations to come. The Black house is set among Guilford's celebrated historic homes including, Thomas Griswold (c. 1774), the Hyland, (c. 1713) and the Henry Whitfield House (c.1639) the oldest stone house in the CT. "Still here are the things of yesterday." and you too can be the proud owner of this Shoreline historical gem