1695 Connecticut home restored for $1m now listed at $1.45m

Photo credit: williampitt.comIn the quiet town of South Windsor, Connecticut, a house with a story as rich as its woodwork has just hit the market for $1.45 million. The Ebenezer Grant House, built between 1757 and 1758, is more than just a historic property: it’s a living piece of American history. British prisoners once slept beneath its roof, a future president’s relatives walked its halls, and centuries-old craftsmanship still frames its entrance, according to reports. Now, after a jaw-dropping $1 million restoration, the home that once held Benjamin Franklin’s son under Revolutionary War confinement has been returned to its original glory, blending historical charm with modern elegance, according to Realtor.com.A home with deep rootsThe house was built for merchant Ebenezer Grant, a c