1757 Georgian Colonial Restored After $1.45 Million Renovation

A 1757 Georgian Colonial home in South Windsor, Connecticut, has undergone a $1.45 million restoration, returning it to its original 18th-century grandeur and significantly increasing its market value. The property, known as the Ebenezer Grant House, was last purchased in 2024 for $399,000 and has since received a comprehensive renovation. The asking price has now more than tripled, reflecting the extensive work and historical significance of the estate.

The house, built around 1757 by merchant Ebenezer Grant, features a rear ell dating back to 1695, constructed by his grandfather Samuel Grant, a descendant of Windsor founder Matthew Grant. This makes the property one of Connecticut's oldest surviving Colonial structures. The home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Notably, the house once held Benjamin Franklin's son under confinement during the Revolutionary War, adding to its rich historical pedigree.

Listing agent Jacob Wint of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty highlighted the home's history as its most compelling feature, noting its scale and grandeur indicative of its status as one of the most significant houses built during its era. Prior to this recent restoration, the house had undergone multiple renovations that had diminished its original character and dated its appearance. The current renovation aimed to reverse these changes, re-establishing the home's historical charm alongside modern amenities.