75 Woolson St, Watertown, CT, 06795

As you travel through the renowned Taft School neighborhood the history of the area reveals itself to you; there are the homes such as those on Woolson Street that were built over the town's first century of settlement, modest and charming - highlighting a time when practical and purposeful were the goals in constructing an American home. It is in this historic village that you find 75 Woolson Street; an unassuming colonial set into the hillside. Each passing steward seems to have respected the importance of preserving the homes two hundred year history; with no modifications having been made to the structure, the modern mechanical updates have been made including central air conditioning, natural gas conversion, and a functional wood burning fireplace. Interestingly, because of this, one can design to a multitude of tastes since the traditional layout is one of simplicity; again highlighting the practicality of this era of construction. In this vein you can reconsider the use of the first floors second living room, which with few modifications, can be altered to a bedroom. Additionally, the manageable parcel has two driveways, one that runs alongside the home with a plateued parking area and the second directly in front of the foundation level garage. History, charm, and convenience are what define Woolson Street. A must see.