Imagine being able to walk to your local Country Store! This vintage Dutch Colonial is located in the historic Village of South Britain, that is now a defined historic district in Southbury. Or steps away, hiking through the Land Trust acreage that is the Old Platt Farm. This 1738 House has 4 fireplaces (if you include the firepl from the summer kitchen in the basement); mahogany, red oak, white oak, & tulip tree hardwood floors throughout; & the 40 ft long Olde Tavern Room whose fireplace has its own beehive oven. The Eat-in kitchen w/ its vaulted ceiling, has a multiple seat Vintage Furniture Island with extra storage cabinets. The kitchen cabinets are of Plain and Fancy Manufacture. There is newer installed-within approx. 5 yrs-an electric oven, SS refrigerator & dishwasher; sink, and period lighting, and "Closet" where the stacked laundry is located. Other just completed updates include the upstairs bathroom vanities, and new bathroom fixtures as well as shower heads and faucets (new faucets downstairs as well). Previous owner improvements in the Home, include replacing the old plaster with sheet rock throughout, upgraded plumbing, a natural gas boiler, and new electrical that allows for window air conditioners. (220 V outlets easily accessible). On the exterior is a cedar roof, and newly installed picket back fence enclosing the covered porch, pebble patios, fire pit, and mature flower, vegatable and herb gardens. Entire property enclosed with invisible dog fence.