Step back in time with this stately 1829 Federal-style residence, known as the Charles L. Smith House, located in the historic village of Middle Haddam. Constructed of solid, load-bearing brick with granite foundation, this architecturally significant home offers timeless beauty and enduring craftsmanship. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot framed by original stone walls, this antique treasure features over 4 bedrooms and 5/1 bathrooms, with exciting opportunities for further customization. While the property card lists the home as a 3 bedroom, 3/1 bath, a walk through reveals its expansive footprint of 3,626 square feet, including two brick ells and an 11'x30' sun porch added during the 19th and 20th centuries with heated floors! The layout offers incredible potential for a rec room, home business, B&B, studio, workshop, or guest quarters, complete with a separate entrance, access to the rear staircase, and a full bathroom. An impressive, stone retaining wall anchors the front of the property with stone staircases and original wrought iron handrails that lead to the formal front entrance and stone patio, creating a striking and elegant first impression. *CONTINUED*