step back in time without giving up a thing. the john ventres jr. house is a classic antique colonial in haddam, just minutes from the connecticut river, and two centuries of character come with the big updates already done: a brand-new roof this year and a new septic system in 2025. inside, hand-hewn beams, wide-plank pine floors, a brick chimney, and cast -iron radiators tell the home′s story, while fresh paint throughout and newer carpeting make it move-in ready. the kitchen pairs creamy white cabinetry and stone counters with a wood-topped island, stainless appliances, and under-cabinet lighting, and it opens to a generous dining room for gatherings. a sunroom with a wood stove is the spot for cozy winter evenings. the first-floor bedroom sits near a full bath and a dedicated laundry room. upstairs are three more bedrooms, an office, and a second full bath, plus a walk-up attic and a full basement for storage. out back, the wraparound deck steps down to a stone patio and a private, tree-sheltered yard on over half an acre, made for morning coffee, garden dinners, and crisp fall evenings. life here moves at river-town pace: dinner on the water at the gelston house, a show at the goodspeed opera house, drinks at jimmie′s and scenic drives, kayaking, and trails along the connecticut river valley. a charming historic home in haddam, ready for its next chapter.
