227 Boston Rd

Taxes: $14,492 (2025)

About this home

Rare historic property, with heirloom-variety apple orchard, abutting APR agricultural land, at the base of Prospect Hill offers numerous possibilities. Home built by Deacon Joshua Whitney, pioneer settler of Groton, & was a garrison house in late 1600’s - early 1700’s. Historic details like boxed beams & wide-pine floors have been preserved. Newer (2015) kitchen opens to rear patio with stone wall & built-in firepit. Solid flue lining added to central chimney for 5 fireplaces in 1997. Chandelier & additional fixtures are handmade early American reproductions. Two ‘mini-splits’ added for some heating & cooling. Artisan iron railings adorn granite steps. Property is south of Groton’s center, minutes from Groton Hill Music Center, fine dining & shopping, & 2 private high schools. Property has been featured in movies, calendars and paintings. Current owners raised Belted Galloway cattle here. Town sewer can be extended to 100’ x 36’ barn at owner's expense, subject to Town approval.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Single Wide, Antique, Farmhouse

Water

Private Water

Cooling

Ductless Mini-Split System

Heating

Electric Baseboard, Individual

Type

Detached

Flooring

Wood, Tile, Vinyl

Road type

Public

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Barn

Lot

Shared Drive, Farmland, Level

Parking

1-10 Spaces

Basement

Full, Unfinished Basement

Electric

Circuit Breakers

Exterior

Patio, Barn/Stable, Professional Landscaping, Fruit Trees, Garden Area, Stone Wall

Interior

Cable Available, Walk-up Attic, Internet Available - Broadband