170 Old Post Road, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 (MLS # 24192820)

Price $1,200,000
Status Active
Beds 3
Baths 2.5 Baths
Home size 2,128 sqft
Lot Size 43,560 sqft
Days on Market 16
Step back in time and discover the beauty of this extraordinary antique home, set on an acre of landscaped grounds, with an enchanting guest cottage. The Bushnell-Dickinson House is a Georgian colonial that retains its original features inside and out. including original wide-board pine flooring, paneled walls, four fireplaces, two staircases, dentil moldings, authentic hardware and classic 12-over-12 windows. It has been lovingly maintained for decades by a master craftsman and a devoted gardener, with a deep respect for historic properties. There is an adorable guest cottage which offers wonderful flexibility for visitors, or as an in-law suite or private studio. This building is not included in the total square footage or room count. The beautiful barn/carriage house holds two cars plus a unique blacksmith workshop. The picturesque grounds feature several gardens for seasonal color, mature shade trees, and a fenced vegetable garden area with a charming hand-built garden shed with running water. With its strong history and distinctive architecture, the home is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places. Rarely does a home of this significance become available - offering the perfect balance of history, craftsmanship, natural beauty, and timeless New England charm in a coastal community. The location is also ideal, close to Main St attractions, shopping, restaurants, beaches, and the train station. It is almost equal distance to Boston and New York.
Property Type(s): Single Family
Last Updated 7/30/2026 Year Built 1790
Garage Spaces 2.0 County Middlesex

SCHOOLS

Elementary School Kathleen E. Goodwin
High School Old Saybrook

Additional Details

AIR Window Unit(s)
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
APPLIANCES Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Refrigerator
BASEMENT Concrete, Full, Storage Space, Sump Pump, Unfinished, Yes
CONSTRUCTION Clapboard, Frame, Wood Siding
EXTERIOR Garden
FIREPLACE Yes
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Baseboard, Hot Water, Oil
LOT 1 acre(s)
LOT DESCRIPTION Level, Wooded
PARKING Paved, Driveway
SEWER Septic Tank
STYLE Colonial
TAXES 10125
WATER Public
ZONING A

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