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200-Year-Old Historic CT Home That Belonged To Famed Figure Hits Market For $410K

For anyone looking to own a piece of Connecticut history, a 200-year-old home that belonged to a famed Nutmegger recently went up for sale. 

The Hiram Rider House at 238 Tolland Turnpike in Willington is up for sale. 

The Hiram Rider House at 238 Tolland Turnpike in Willington is up for sale. 

Photo Credit: Zillow

The Hiram Rider House, a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in Tolland County, is listed for sale at $409,900. 

The 2,592-square-foot Willington home at 238 Tolland Turnpike was built in 1820 for Hiram Rider "who served as a judge, county sheriff, town Selectman, state representative, and state treasurer," according to Historic Buildings of Connecticut. It remained in the Rider family for multiple generations. 

For context, when the home was built the United States only counted 23 states. 

Despite its age, the home has plenty of modern updates and amenities, according to the Zillow listing

This home offers 3 working fireplaces for those cold New England winters as well as handcrafted built-ins in the dining room. The home also features beautiful original wide pine flooring throughout, 4 spacious bedrooms w/2.5 baths. The kitchen offers granite countertops as well as a spacious island for entertaining. Need additional storage...this home offers plenty of room with a walk up attic as well as a full basement. Recent updates include septic system, oil tanks and a top of the line Buderus furnace.

Click here to see the full listing. 

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