Middlesex County Real Estate

A South Central Connecticut County, Middlesex County was founded in 1785 and is made up of fifteen (some shoreline and riverfront) communities, some with respective Villages within their boundaries. These communities are rich in history and rural ambience. Conveniently located near major metropolitan areas, Middlesex County respectively, is a short, 20-mile drive to either Hartford or New Haven for all your business and leisure needs. Alongside the great natural beauty of the region and the scenic Long Island Sound shoreline, this one-of-a-kind location offers so much to see and do!

Complete with quaint river towns, historic buildings, sandy beaches and gently sloping countryside, Middlesex County provides its residents, visitors and Wesleyan University students with a close-knit environment and a constant change in scenery wherever you go. With direct access to major thoroughfares such as Route 9, I-91 and I-95, everyone can also experience big-city excitement as well as diverse shopping and dining opportunities just minutes away.

Visiting Middlesex County will allow you to investigate the endless supply of recreational activities. From rolling farmland to sparkling riverfront, residents of this region can experience it all. Water lovers will delight in the various marinas, beaches and state parks where boating, fishing and swimming opportunities abound.

Other outdoor enthusiasts may explore Cockaponset State Forest, Haddam Meadows, Devil’s Hopyard, Chatfield Hollow, Hurd and Miller’s Pond state parks, the Lyman Orchards, (the state’s oldest orchard operation in existence since 1740!), and the scenic Wadsworth Falls. Other attractions featured throughout the area include a variety of golf courses, historic taverns, The Katherine Hepburn Theater in Old Saybrook, the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Gillette’s Castle in East Haddam and the Connecticut Valley Railroad.

This Historic Middlesex County with the picturesque towns and villages is perfect for prospective homebuyers in search of a quiet retreat from the on-the-go lifestyle yet offering the ability to travel to New York or Boston by rail.

The present real estate market offers a variety of fine homes for those looking to relocate to a weekend retreat or fulltime residence. Whether you are inclined to the beachfront, Historic purist homes in the rolling hills of Connecticut, or a quiet Village life with walking distance to dining and shops, or the beautiful Connecticut River, a variety of lovely existing and newly constructed properties are available.

Contact Mary Jean Agostini today to get your Middlesex County home search started!

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