A rare 7-acre opportunity in Willington with direct access to the maintained trails of Joshua's Trust's Chenes Roches Preserve. This 1836 farmhouse, barns, and open fields offer tremendous potential for a contractor, investor, or cash buyer ready for a full rehab project. Not for the faint of heart and even manageable as a first time buyer through rehab loan. The home and outbuildings sit on approximately 2 unrestricted acres, while the remaining 5 acres are protected under a homeowner-friendly conservation easement that preserves the land's scenic, open-space character yet still allows normal residential enjoyment. The site features beautiful open pasture, stone walls, mature trees, and direct access to miles of walking trails, brook crossings and wildlife, within the adjoining preserve. Outbuildings include two barns and sheds, ideal for storage, equipment, or future renovation ideas. Whether restoring the farmhouse or starting fresh, this property delivers acreage, privacy, and setting rarely available in today's market. Hardwood floor, large enclosed porch with woodstove adjacent to kitchen allows for great space. Need work. SEE ADDITIONAL REMARKS, 65 Blair Road sits immediately alongside over 55 acres of Joshua's Trust conservation land, creating a uniquely private setting with long protected views. The adjacent Chenes Roches Preserve includes hardwood forest, pine stands, hemlock-lined streams, a ridge overlooking the Willimantic River Valley, and several maintained loop trails ranging from short walks to longer scenic hikes. Trail maps and a public parking area are located just down the road, and homeowners of this parcel have convenient direct access to the network of trails from their own land. The farmhouse dates back to 1836, offering original character and footprint, but requires a complete renovation or possible rebuild depending on buyer goals. Approximately 1, 012 sq ft, 1 bath, unfinished attic, and multiple outbuildings including two barns (approx. 864 sq ft and 720 sq ft) plus additional sheds appear on the property. The open fields provide outstanding potential for gardens, small animals, hobby farming, or recreational use consistent with the conservation easement. The conservation restriction applies only to the rear 5 acres and is written to support normal residential use while limiting subdivision, commercial activity, or structural expansion in the restricted zone. The front 2 acres around the home are free from restriction, giving buyers flexibility for renovation, rebuilding, or reconfiguring the immediate homesite. A drilled well and septic system are present and functioning but are transferred as-is without guarantee. The property is best suited for a buyer with construction resources or vision who values acreage, privacy, and a natural setting that will remain protected for generations.
