1. Connecticut
  2. Manchester
  3. 131 Hartford Road
$999,900

131 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040

  • 8 beds |
  • 6 baths |
  • 5,948 sqft
  • Property Icon Single-Family Home
  • Property Year Built Icon Built in 1864
  • Property Lot Size Icon5.38acre lot
  • Property Parking Icon 9 car garage
  • Property Price Per Square Feet Icon $168/sqft
  • Property List Date Icon Listed 3 days ago

Property Description

Own your slice of History, in the Charles Cheney Mansion. Built by Charles Cheney but meticulously finished by his son, Frank, and designed by renowned architect Hammatt Billings, this home was often visited by Mark Twain and other prominent persons in the early 1900's. Quite literally a competition between Frank Cheney and Mark Twain to have the most grandiose house, you can now form your own opinion! This home is the most true to its time Cheney Mansion, as it has been lovingly cared for by its current owners and decorated to match the mid 1800's. While you will fall in love with the unmatched character of the home, the 5+ acres, the "great lawn", the nine garage bays, and koi pond, all add to the allure. Modern convenience is not barren here either, with natural gas furnaces + boiler, all maintained + working fireplaces, a large kitchen with modern appliances, and another suite on the third floor featuring an updated kitchen and apartment. The estate itself boasts 8 bedrooms spread over three sprawling floors with 5.5 lovely baths. The hardwood has been waxed, not sanded, to shine but still preserve the original flooring wherever possible. The endless built-ins, bookcases, trim work and wainscot tie this house together as it truly deserves. City utilities provide the house with additional convenience, meanwhile the house is located at near the Center point of Boston & New York, all while sitting in walking distance to the vibrant Manchester Street Center.

Listing Status:
Active
Date Added:
July 25, 2025 at 01:32PM
Listing Office:
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l : (860) 777-1800
Listing Agent:
Jeffrey Anderson : (860) 604-6226
MLS ID:
24112474
  • General: Cable - AvailableOpen Floor PlanSecurity System
  • Appliances: Gas RangeRefrigeratorWasherDryer
  • Laundry: Main Level
  • Basement: FullUnfinishedStorageInterior AccessWalk-outConcrete FloorFull With Walk-Out
  • A/C: Window Unit
  • Heating: SteamNatural Gas
  • Fireplace: Fireplaces: 4

This listing courtesy of Jeffrey Anderson, William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l

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Location

Schools Nearby

E

Elisabeth M. Bennet Academy

1151 Main St, Manchester, CT, 06040

Grades 5-6

0.37 miles away

I

Illing Middle School

227 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT, 06040

Grades 6-8

1.56 miles away

M

Manchester High School

134 Middle Tpke E, Manchester, CT, 06040

Grades 9-12

1.27 miles away

Disclaimer: School and School District information courtesy of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). School boundaries may change. Proximity to listed schools does not guarantee enrollment eligibility. Contact the school district for more information and exact boundaries.