44 South St Roxbury, CT 06783

Josiah Bronson House. Consummate Connecticut 1792 Antique colonial estate, renovated to serve today's lifestyle while keeping all the charm of it's historic roots. Once a retreat to writer Manfred Lee of Ellery Queen fame and later used in film shoots, this estate sits between two ponds and overlooks 6 level acres of meadow, perennial gardens and heated pool area. The 3 bedroom main house and 1 bedroom guest space with living room, separate 725 ft studio barn features old barn beams from historic barn once on the property, for office/gathering/game room. An antique Ice house and rustic potting grace the garden areas. There is a recently built three bay barn garage with gym area. The heated pool, skating pond, perennial gardens, stone walls, brick and stone terraces all add to the feel of yesteryear. The first floor of the main house offers a luxurious high end kitchen with pantry and center island, an open Living room, Sun room, great room and library. Additional features are wood shingle roof, mature gardens. Set in the heart of Roxbury, close to hiking trails, Hurlbut park and Minor Memorial Library. - Private pool area with an adjacent outdoor shower.