Price cut
$995,000
6 bd · 4.5 ba · 5,856 sqft · 2.65 acre lot
40 Main St, Plainfield, CT 06374
Single family · Built 1855 · $170/sqft ·
$5,778/mo est. payment
Flood factor 1/10
About this home
The Fenner-Matthewson Mansion-an extraordinary piece of Connecticut history. Built circa 1855 for prominent mill owner Arnold Fenner, this magnificent Italian Villa is a distinguished contributing property within the National Register-listed Central Village Historic District. Nearly 6,000 SF of timeless grandeur offers 12 rooms, 6 bedrooms and 4.5 baths, with soaring 12' ceilings and exquisite period detail throughout. A grand foyer and sweeping staircase make an unforgettable first impression, complemented by 2 additional staircases, original black walnut doors and millwork, red pine floors, mercury glass doorknobs and beautiful built-ins. An incredible 9 working fireplaces, many with distinctive Italian marble surrounds, grace the home-including fireplaces in the updated kitchen and primary suite. The kitchen blends historic character with modern function, featuring a Sub-Zero refrigerator, pantry and butler's pantry. The primary suite offers a private full bath with soaking tub and fireplace. Recent improvements include a new roof and new central air. Set on 2.65 acres with an inviting front porch, stone courtyard and charming stucco outbuilding. More than a home-this is architecture, history and legacy, awaiting its next steward.
Facts and features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
- Bedroom 1 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 5 Level: Upper
- Primary Bedroom Features: Fireplace,Full Bath
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 12
- Full Bath Level: Upper
- Half Bath Level: Main
- Living Room Level: Main
- Living Room Features: Fireplace, French Doors
- Basement Features: Partial, Interior Access
- Den Level: Upper
- Family Room Level: Main
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Cable - available
Appliances
- Oven/range
- Microwave
- Subzero
- Dishwasher
- Washer
- Dryer
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Hot Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 9
- Water Heaters: Upright Tank
Kitchen and Dining
- Dining Room Features: Fireplace
- Dining Room Level: Main
- Kitchen Features: Eating Space,Fireplace,Pantry
- Kitchen Level: Main
Exterior and Lot Features
- Shed,porch,gutters,garden area,stone wall
- Porch: Yes
Schools
- 2
Plainfield High School
high · 9-12 · 0.8 mi
- 4
Plainfield Central Middle School
middle · 6-8 · 3.0 mi
- 7
Plainfield Memorial School
elementary · 4-5 · 3.0 mi
Plainfield Catholic School
elementary · K-8 · 1.1 mi
- 4
Shepard Hill Elementary School
elementary · K-3 · 0.9 mi
- 4
Moosup Elementary School
elementary · K-3 · 1.3 mi
Price history
- Sep 9, 2026 · Price Changed$995,000
- Jul 24, 2026 · Listed$1,100,000
- Apr 20, 2018 · Listing Removed$450,000
- Mar 19, 2018 · Listed$450,000
- Apr 28, 2005 · Sold$485,650
- Jul 13, 1982 · Sold$74,000
Tax history
- 2026$9,865 tax · $420,500 assessed
- 2023$9,699 tax · $420,500 assessed
- 2022$10,958 tax · $353,720 assessed
- 2021$11,064 tax · $353,720 assessed
- 2020$11,071 tax · $353,720 assessed
- 2019$11,071 tax · $353,720 assessed
- 2018$10,933 tax · $353,720 assessed
- 2017$9,205 tax · $280,680 assessed
Home value
$461,700
- Cotality$461,700
- Collateral Analytics$985,000
Where it is
Listed by Cary Marcoux · Remax Bell Park Realty · SMARTMLS