Thank goodness Spring is almost here. It has been the longest, snowiest, coldest
winter of recent memory. The good news
in real estate is that interest rates remain well below 5% and calls to buy are increasing. We in Cornwall are still a buyer’s market,
but the less expensive listings are quickly being sold. There have been two foreclosures in Cornwall
Bridge and both houses are now on the market.
Last year we reported 6 sales in the neighborhood, this year
we had 4: 2 homes, 2 lots.
282 Town Street
sold for $436,500. I had reported
this house for sale in last year’s letter at a list price of $475,000. It
combined the charm of an 1800’s farmhouse with the sophistication of 1970 architectural
details. On a level 6 acres with a
separate barn/garage/studio, current weekenders moved up to this property from
a smaller house.
It offered more bedrooms and proximity to Cream Hill
Lake. Fortunately for me, I represented
both buyers and sellers.
110 Cornwall Hollow
Road sold for $390,000. David Bain had this listing known as The
Sanctuary at $445,000, also reported in last year’s letter, and sold it to
newcomers to Cornwall. An intimate 3 bedroom hideaway with lovely landscaping
and protected views, the perfect weekend escape.
A 3 acre lot,
adjacent to 43 Town Street sold
privately for $92,500 to a neighbor.
94 Town Street, a
62 acre wooded lot assessed at $637,120 was sold to the Cornwall Conservation
Trust for $313,333. The many efforts of the Cornwall Conservation
Trust will keep Cornwall green for generations to come. We wish them success in their efforts to
purchase the 300 plus hillside acres at Trinity Conference in West Cornwall.
Currently we have 3 separate lots for sale in your
neighborhood.
20 Stone Hill Road
is a 14.48 acre building lot with a 300’ long driveway and 690’ of
frontage. It has some slope and a brook
plus potential for western views. $225,000.
Further down on Town
Street we have a 67 acre lot for $695,000. It includes a large beaver pond, some additional
wetlands, woodlands and marvelous stone outcroppings. Selective tree cutting
could open up views and allow for solar siting.
These 2 lots are my listings.
David Bain has a 5.46 acre lot listed on Hall Road for $95,000. It offers amazing
views
on a quiet country road.
Also available in your neighborhood are 3 lovely summer
rentals.
47 Scoville Road
is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage.
10 and 12 MacCracken
Road are both up at Yelping Hill. #12
is one of the original Ruth Adams designed stone houses with 5 bedrooms and 2.1
baths and #10 is a modest 3 bedroom ranch with 1 bath. All are available for a season, by the month
or week; please call for the rates and availabilities.
We look forward to welcoming your comments, referrals,
questions about real estate and visits at our West Cornwall office next door to
the Wandering Moose. We now number 4
agents in Cornwall and Shirley Zimmerman also has a home office in Bantam.
