About this home
One of the most sought-after walk-to-town neighborhoods in Westport, presents a stately charmer on 8 Washington Ave. Enjoy the splendor of an era gone by with original Victorian architectural details including hard wood flooring, carved mahogany stair banister, detailed window trim and expansive back porch overlooking an oversized garden. This five-bedroom home on three levels offers the walk to town convenience that draws city folk to enjoy country living. A sun filled home, this property presents the ability to move right in the freshly painted and lovingly maintained home with legal assessory dwelling above the garage. A flexible layout provides a first-floor guest suite with full bath, an open kitchen great room, a formal living room with fireplace and utilitarian mud room. The second level boasts three amply sized bedrooms sharing a large bath and a full finished level on the third floor could be enjoyed as a primary suite, guest suite or open play space. Town applies taxes on a small portion of the livable space on this level while one can truly enjoy the use of a robust area with sleeping and living space with a full bath. The detached garage has a partially finished space that could be converted back to a second bay while a full apartment flaunts the second level, adding great value creating an income producing option. Charm, character and ability to add your personal touches, this walk-to-town gem is an investment in a future of loving life here.
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| 2026-07-16 | Sold — $2,850,000 asked $2,780,000 | MLS 24173805 |
| 2025-11-20 | Sold — $1,550,000 asked $1,648,000 (this listing) | MLS 24100527 |
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