259 North Main Street
Stonington, Connecticut 06378
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 5 | 2
- SqFt
- 7,060
- Acres
- 3.19
- Year Built
- 1857
- Property Type
- Single Family
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About This Home
Cove Lawn - Historic Italianate Estate with Water Views & Guest House. Walk to Stonington Borough. Experience the charm of village living just moments from Historic Stonington Borough at Cove Lawn, a magnificent c.1860 Italianate estate steeped in local history and timeless elegance. Ideally located just a short stroll to the Borough's deep-water marinas, boutique shopping, seaside cafes, and fine restaurants, this extraordinary property offers the rare combination of estate privacy with walkable coastal village convenience. Set on 3.19 beautifully landscaped acres, the property features a stately 7-Bedroom, 5-Full and 2-Half Bath main residence, an attached au pair apartment, a sparkling inground pool, a charming 2-Bedroom, 1 1/2-Bath guest house, and an impressive three-bay garage/barn of approximately 2,000 sq. ft. The elegant 7,060 sq. ft. main residence has been carefully restored and thoughtfully modernized while preserving its historic architectural character. Inside, graceful 10+ foot ceilings, original hardwood floors, numerous marble fireplaces and exquisite period moldings create a sense of grandeur throughout. Many rooms capture lovely water views, bringing the beauty of the nearby harbor into everyday living. The 1,098 sq. ft. 2 Bedroom guest house provides ideal accommodations for extended family, guests, or caretakers, while the expansive grounds offer privacy and serenity rarely found so close to the village center.
Key Facts
- City/Town
- Stonington
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- Property / Style
- Single Family · Victorian
- Year Built
- 1857
- Days on Market
- 130 days
- Beds
- 7
- Baths
- 5 full · 2 half
- Living Area
- 7,060 sq ft
- Lot Size
- 3.19 acres
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage · 7 total
- Property Taxes
- $27,217 / Annually
Market Snapshot
The Stonington Market
Single Family · trailing 12 months
Active Listings
50
37 under contract
Median List Price
$1.41M
50 active listings
Median Closed Price
$640,000
182 sales
Median Days on Market
70
50 active listings
Median $ / Sq Ft
$476
50 active listings
Sale-to-List Ratio
99.7%
182 sales
How this home compares
List Price
$3.60M
vs $1.41M median
2.5× the median
Price / Sq Ft
$509
vs $476 median
6.9% above median
Days on Market
130 days
vs 70 days median
60 days longer than median
Based on 50 active and 182 closed sales (trailing 12 mo) of single family in Stonington. Source: SmartMLS · As of July 27, 2026.
Location
259 North Main Street, Stonington, Connecticut
Estimate Your Payment
Estimated Monthly Payment
Rates: Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED · Updated Jul 23, 2026per month
- Principal & Interest$18,330
- Property Taxes$2,268
- Insurance$1,198
- HOA$0
Estimates only. Actual rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary. Consult a lender for current rates.
Location
- City/Town
- Stonington
- Neighborhood
- N/A
- County
- New London
Residence
- Property Type
- Single Family
- Style
- Victorian
- Year Built
- 1857
- New Construction
- No/Resale
- Living Area
- 7,060 sq ft
Schools
- Elementary
- Per Board of Ed
- High
- Stonington
Interior
- Heating
- RadiatorSteamZoned
- Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Cooling
- Attic Fan
- Fireplaces
- 11
- Laundry
- Upper Level
- Appliances
- Gas CooktopWall OvenMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorDishwasherWasherDryerWine Chiller
- Basement
- FullConcrete Floor
- In-Law Apartment
- YesSeparate Entry
- Interior Features
- Cable - AvailableSecurity System
- Additional Rooms
- FoyerLaundry RoomMusic Room
Exterior & Lot
- Lot Size
- 3.19 acres
- Zoning
- RR-80
- Garage / Parking
- 2 garage spaces7 total parking spacesBarnDetached GarageCovered GarageOff Street ParkingDrivewayPrivatePavedAsphalt
- Waterfront Details
- Walk to WaterView
- Water Source
- Private Well
- Sewer
- SepticCesspool
- Flood Zone
- Yes
- Pool
- GuniteSafety FenceIn Ground Pool
- Construction
- Clapboard
- Color
- Counting Stars Yello
- Roof
- GableMetal
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior Features
- Porch-Wrap AroundPorch-ScreenedPorch-EnclosedShedPorchBarnGuttersGuest HouseStone WallPatio
- Lot Description
- TreedLevel LotProfessionally LandscapedWater ViewOpen Lot
Listing & Financials
- Property Taxes
- $27,217 / Annually
- Days on Market
- 130
- MLS #
- 24147408
- MLS Status
- Active
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