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242 River Road

Cornwall, CT 06796
  • $475,000
  • STATUS: Active Under Contract
  • ON SITE: 23 Days
  • MLS #: 24167948
Under Contract
$475,000
  • 2
    BEDS
  • 29.88
    ACRES
  • 1
    BATHS
  • 0
    1/2 BATHS
  • 1,038
    SQFT
  • $458
    $/SQFT
Type:
Single-Family Home
Built:
1940
County:
Area:

School Information

Elementary School:
High School:

Description

Meet Estella. A riverside retreat spanning 29 acres on rural, scenic River Road. Arrive at this historic cottage and you are immediately greeted by the rushing sounds of the Housatonic River just across the way. The landscape, which possibly offers the potential for subdivision, provides endless opportunities to imagine building a new dream home tucked into the quiet countryside. Because the property borders the Housatonic River, you have the rare, coveted ability to pop out your front door and spend the afternoon fly fishing. The cottage itself, originally built in 1940 as a local schoolhouse, is brimming with quintessential New England charm. Upon entering, the dining room pulls you in; framed by large windows, natural light floods into every corner, highlighting the classic wood floors that stretch across the space. The kitchen, rustic and simple in its own right, provides a modest space for meal preparation alongside a convenient pantry. Step down into the inviting living room, anchored by a large wood-burning fireplace and windows on two sides that invite the outdoors in. The first bedroom is located just off the living area. A full bathroom connects the space to the second bedroom, which features a large, three-pane window overlooking the natural terrain. Spend your time here exploring your own expansive acreage, cycling the miles of scenic dirt roads along River Road, or casting a line into the Housatonic. It is a true place of solitude and reflection. Please note: This home unfortunately had a pipe freeze over the winter; in it's current condition heat can not be used. The property is an estate sale and is being sold strictly "As Is." Buyers to perform their own due diligence.

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242 River Road Cornwall, CT 06796

  • Price: $475,000
  • Status: Active Under Contract
  • On Site: 23 Days
  • MLS #: 24167948
2
Beds
1
Baths
0
½ Baths
29.88
Acres
1,038
SQFT
$458
$/SQFT
1940
Built
County:
Litchfield
Area:
Cornwall
Elementary School:
per board of ed
High School:
per board of ed
Property Description
Meet Estella. A riverside retreat spanning 29 acres on rural, scenic River Road. Arrive at this historic cottage and you are immediately greeted by the rushing sounds of the Housatonic River just across the way. The landscape, which possibly offers the potential for subdivision, provides endless opportunities to imagine building a new dream home tucked into the quiet countryside. Because the property borders the Housatonic River, you have the rare, coveted ability to pop out your front door and spend the afternoon fly fishing. The cottage itself, originally built in 1940 as a local schoolhouse, is brimming with quintessential New England charm. Upon entering, the dining room pulls you in; framed by large windows, natural light floods into every corner, highlighting the classic wood floors that stretch across the space. The kitchen, rustic and simple in its own right, provides a modest space for meal preparation alongside a convenient pantry. Step down into the inviting living room, anchored by a large wood-burning fireplace and windows on two sides that invite the outdoors in. The first bedroom is located just off the living area. A full bathroom connects the space to the second bedroom, which features a large, three-pane window overlooking the natural terrain. Spend your time here exploring your own expansive acreage, cycling the miles of scenic dirt roads along River Road, or casting a line into the Housatonic. It is a true place of solitude and reflection. Please note: This home unfortunately had a pipe freeze over the winter; in it's current condition heat can not be used. The property is an estate sale and is being sold strictly "As Is." Buyers to perform their own due diligence.
Exterior Features

Direct Waterfront YN Yes Exterior Siding Aluminum Lot Description Lightly WoodedRollingWater View Roof Information Asphalt Shingle Style Cottage Swimming Pool YN No Waterfront Description RiverWalk to WaterAccess

Interior Features

Appliances Included Electric CooktopRefrigerator Attic YN No Basement Description Crawl Space Cooling System None Fireplaces Total 1 Heat Type Baseboard Living Area SQFTPer Public Record 1038 Rooms Living Room (Main Level) Primary Bedroom (Main Level) Dining Room (Main Level) Bedroom (Main Level) Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade 1038 Total Rooms 5

Property Features

Agent Owner YN No Bank Owned Property No Foundation Type Block Fuel Tank Location In Ground Heat Fuel Type Propane Home Owners Assocation No Home Warranty Offered YN No Hot Water Description Domestic New Construction Type No/Resale Potential Short Sale No Sewage System Septic Tax Year July 2025-June 2026 Under Agreement Yn No Water Source Private Well Zoning R-5

Listing information © 2026 Smart MLS
Listing provided courtesy of Lenore Mallett of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l: (860) 435-2400.


The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the SMARTMLS Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by SMARTMLS through a licensing agreement. Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the SMARTMLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site. The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale. Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 SmartMLS, Inc. Data last updated: 2026-05-15T00:10:48.16.
 
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