George Washington really slept here! Sheldon Tavern is one of the most historic houses in all of Connecticut named after the original builder, Elisha Sheldon. This three-story mansard roof Colonial is most important in establishing Litchfield's early Colonial architecture. It has 17 rooms -- 6 bedrooms and 5-½ baths, 7 fireplaces, 2 formal dining rooms, eat-in kitchen, 2 family rooms, and front parlor and liabrary. Large open two story rear porch overlooking the back yard which includes guesthouse, in-ground pool with cabana, and tennis court all on 6.55 acres in the heart of the Litchfield Historic District.
Listing courtesy of Murphy E J Realty.