One of the most sought-after walk-to-town neighborhoods in Westport, presents a stately charmer on 8 Washington Ave. Enjoy the splendor of an era gone by with original Victorian architectural details including hard wood flooring, carved mahogany stair banister, detailed window trim and expansive back porch overlooking an oversized garden....
One of the most sought-after walk-to-town neighborhoods in Westport, presents a stately charmer on 8 Washington Ave. Enjoy the splendor of an era gone by with original Victorian architectural details including hard wood flooring, carved mahogany stair banister, detailed window trim and expansive back porch overlooking an oversized garden. This five-bedroom home on three levels offers the walk to town convenience that draws city folk to enjoy country living. A sun filled home, this property presents the ability to move right in the freshly painted and lovingly maintained home with legal assessory dwelling above the garage. A flexible layout provides a first-floor guest suite with full bath, an open kitchen great room, a formal living room with fireplace and utilitarian mud room. The second level boasts three amply sized bedrooms sharing a large bath and a full finished level on the third floor could be enjoyed as a primary suite, guest suite or open play space. Town applies taxes on a small portion of the livable space on this level while one can truly enjoy the use of a robust area with sleeping and living space with a full bath. The detached garage has a partially finished space that could be converted back to a second bay while a full apartment flaunts the second level, adding great value creating an income producing option. Charm, character and ability to add your personal touches, this walk-to-town gem is an investment in a future of loving life here.
Listing courtesy of Compass Connecticut Llc
New Listing
Westport, Connecticut
Type: House
Price: $1,648,000
Re Tax: $15,211
Date Listed: 6/5/2025
Last Updated: 6/8/2025
Approx. sqft: 3,090 sf
Web ID: 24100527
Type: Single Family
Rooms: 8.0
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3.0
Built: 1890
Woodburning fireplaces: 1
A quaint New England town located on Connecticut’s Gold Coast, Westport sits along the Long Island Sound and the Saugatuck River, approximately 50 miles from New York City. Westport is known for its strong sense of community, with its schools regularly ranked by national publications as among the best in the country. A suburban setting, lively downtown area, and easy access to nature make Westport an idyllic New England town.
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