It has also been described by Jodie Maro of William Pitt Sotheby\u2019s International Realty<\/a> \u201c\u2026as a rare, 1937 pre-war bespoke masterpiece designed by the noted Boston architect Royal Barry Wills<\/a>.\u201d She is handling the sale and noted that one year after designing this home, Wills raised his national profile when his home plans were chosen over a design by Frank Lloyd Wright in a competition conducted by Life Magazine.<\/p>\n \u201cThis home was specifically designed and built for Charles O. Duevel, Jr.<\/a>, who at the time was the Master Engineer at the Thermos Corporation<\/a> [based in Norwich]. It was built using the premium materials and timber that were available before the war,\u201d Maro said. Since then, it has remained in the Duevel family\u2019s hands until the current owners purchased it. Maro noted that both owners have taken meticulous care of the home and preserved its character.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen you enter the home you see a classic beautiful sweeping foyer with a staircase that turns at a 90-degree angle at the top. It is a classic colonial design with the formal dining room on the left and the living room to the right,\u201d Maro said. This entry foyer also reflects the care in design and construction seen throughout the house with its crown molding and arched portal that leads to the family room and kitchen. Hardwood flooring, used throughout the home, except in the bathrooms, adds warmth.<\/p>\n \u201cThe living room is oversized, going from the front to the back of the house,\u201d Maro said. It has one of the three wood-burning fireplaces in the home. This one has an impressive mantle, which Wills often used. At the rear of the living room a door accesses a south facing screened-in sunporch with large arched openings that let in the sun and provide beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.<\/p>\n On the other side of the entry foyer is the dining room. It, too, has crown molding, along with a chair rail and a built-in corner cupboard with open shelving over a storage cabinet. Wall sconces provide lighting.<\/p>\n Walk through the entry foyer\u2019s arched passageway and you will be at the entry to the family room, which has built-in bookshelves and a corner fireplace. The family room also accesses the sunporch. \u201cThis room has served many purposes over the years,\u201d Maro said. \u201cThe current owners have used it as a den, but it has served as a study and library, too.\u201d<\/p>\n Next to the family room is the spacious kitchen with a breakfast nook for informal dining. Its southern exposure means sun bathes the area on a clear day while the view from the kitchen sink window takes in the beautiful landscaping at the rear of the home. A full array of appliances and the layout promotes efficient meal preparation with ample space for the chef and several helpers.<\/p>\n A small hall at the side of the kitchen includes a door to the backyard, some shelving, coat hooks, and a door to the attached two-car garage. It features side hinged garage doors with remote controlled openers. The kitchen also has a door to a back staircase that leads to the second floor. A full bath with a tiled shower completes the first floor.<\/p>\n There are four bedrooms, a bonus room, and a laundry area on the second floor. \u201cThe primary suite is wonderful,\u201d Maro said. \u201cIt is large with good closet space and a full bath with a shower that has the original details. It faces south, which is nice, and it is private.\u201d<\/p>\n The other three bedrooms are nicely sized, have good closet space, and are served by a bathroom that features a soaking tub. There is also additional closet space on the second floor. \u201cThere is plenty of storage in this home,\u201d Maro said.<\/p>\n The bonus room is over the garage and is fully finished. It was last used as a home office, though it could serve many other functions. This room and the laundry area are easily reached by using the back stairs in the kitchen, though these areas can also be accessed through one of the bedrooms. \u201cThere is also a heated third floor with two rooms. It\u2019s all-purpose space for whatever the buyer would need it for,\u201d Maro said.<\/p>\n The lower level is partially finished. The highlight is a large recreation room that goes from the front to the rear of the home and has a fireplace. The lower area also has storage rooms, a workshop, and the home\u2019s mechanical systems. A set of stairs here leads to the garage.<\/p>\n Asked about the yard, Maro said, \u201cThe home is on a lovely one-acre level lot. It is very, very sunny in the back and is bordered by stone walls. There are gardens and a pond is nearby. Coit Lane is a one-way street, so there is not much through traffic. This home offers quite the \u2018scenescape\u2019 if I can make up that word.\u201d The home is also close to I-395 and ferry service to Long Island. \u201cThis home is looking for a special buyer, someone who really enjoys the historic character and charm of a property like this,\u201d Maro said.<\/p>\n Info:<\/p>\n Built: 1937<\/p>\n Price: $567,000<\/p>\n Style: Georgian Colonial Revival<\/p>\n Rooms: 10<\/p>\n Bedrooms: 4<\/p>\n Baths: 3<\/p>\n Square footage: 3,196<\/p>\n Acreage: 1.0<\/p>\n Mill rate: 34.15<\/p>\n Best Feature: \u201cThe house has rooms awash in sunlight. Every room in the home has sunlight at some time during the day. And when the light comes through the 12-over-12 windows, it is just extraordinary,\u201d Maro said.<\/p>\n Contact:\u00a0 Jodie Maro,<\/p>\n 860-550-3581<\/p>\n![\"33](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/porch-2.jpg\")
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