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1740 Connecticut Colonial Saltbox Home

From: William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance

This historic landmark was recently updated to include the latest amenities but kept many original handcrafted features such as the fireplaces, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, beams and brickwork.

White Historic Home and Adirondack Chairs

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White Historic Exterior and Adirondack Chairs

This home is on a beautiful bit of property in Westport, Connecticut. Built in 1740, the house is a historic landmark full of charming details and thoughtful modernizations.

Stairs and Star Light

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White Stairs and Star Light

Pretty details and woodwork can be found throughout the house, like here on the stairs' carved bannister and old-fashioned door.

Foyer and Blue Front Door

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Country Foyer With Blue Front Door

A blue front door makes a colorful welcome upon first arriving at the home. In the foyer, a pegboard and vintage bench provide a place to hang your hat and put down your bag.

Sitting Room With Black Plaid Rug

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Cottage Sitting Room With Black Plaid Rug

There are multiple fireplaces in the home. The one in this sitting room gets an eye-catching red speckled surround.

White Cottage Living Room With Blue Rug

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White Cottage Living Room With Blue Striped Rug

Must be fun to curl up by the fire in this living room and imagine the historic home's many stories. The fireplace is surrounded by sweet blue-and-white tiles. Wide plank original wood floors layer in extra charm.

Fireplace With White Tiles

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Fireplace With White Tiles and Candles

Painted tiles are so pretty as the border around this fireplace and are just one of the many wonderful details on display in the home.

Country Kitchen With Exposed Brick Wall

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White Country Kitchen With Exposed Brick Wall

The kitchen was renovated to bring in modern appliances and other conveniences. But touches like the exposed wood beam and red brick help preserve its historic appeal.

Dining Room With Pink Lilies

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Country Dining Room With Pink Lilies

The dining room could easily suit a meal where Alexander Hamilton and Ben Franklin are guests. The room's low ceiling, large fireplace and rustic beams exude classic coziness.

Foyer With Stone Floor

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Foyer With Stone and Wood Floor

The home was updated to meet more modern needs, but renovations took care to also preserve the historic charm.

White Historic Home and Front Yard

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White Historic Exterior and Front Yard

This home, built in 1740 and known as the Edward Burr/Capt. Thomas Nash House, is a historic landmark in Westport, Connecticut. It has been lovingly restored and gently updated and includes a cottage guest as well as the main residence.

Gate With Heart Cutout

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Garden Gate With Heart Cutout

If this is not the sweetest garden entrance, it's hard to know what would be. The fairies must certainly agree.

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