The Taconic School House is being offered for the first time in more than 25 years for $1.995 million, presenting the opportunity to own a quaint and well-preserved piece of Connecticut history. Located in Salisbury and originally serving as a schoolhouse, the property proudly upholds its storied past through antique architecture, enduring historic details, and generously scaled rooms that beckon for gathering.
The circa-1890 home is undoubtedly centered by its two reception rooms, which sit right across from each other for delightful dinner party mingling. One is a rich, wood-paneled space anchored by a large fireplace with a warm, inviting tone while the other is a dramatic, red library-style room perfect for late-night discussions bathed in candlelight. Both are complemented by multi-pane windows that flood them with natural light and honor the home’s past as a schoolhouse
Transitioning to the lower level, which acts as a pool cabana for the heated pool outside, there’s a more casual glass-enclosed sitting room alongside a secondary kitchen. The home can be configured with three or four bedrooms depending on a buyer’s needs, and how often they like the host overnight guests.
While a buyer may have ideas to refresh some of the spaces, such as the outdated kitchen, the Taconic School House is a true testament to timeless craftsmanship and has incredible bones that match its unique past. For those seeking a serene retreat in a calm corner of Connecticut, Graham Klemm of Klemm Real Estate holds the listing.