239 Ocean Ave, New London, CT 06320

239 Ocean Avenue | New London, Connecticut A rare opportunity to own a historic coastal property with flexibility, character, and future potential just moments from Ocean Beach, Waterford Beach, downtown New London, ferries, and Amtrak service to New York and Boston. Known as The John Gardner House circa 1870, this classic gambrel-style residence sits on a generous town-recognized subdividable lot, offering a unique combination of historic charm and long-term opportunity. The 2-bedroom, 2-bath home has been thoughtfully updated while preserving its architectural integrity. Interior features include renovated baths, updated flooring, refurbished steam radiators , Mitsubishi mini-split systems for cooling and supplemental heating, and two new gas fireplaces and a third wood-burning that add warmth and character throughout the seasons. Outside, the property offers mature landscaping, fully paid solar panels that significantly offset electrical costs, and ample outdoor space for entertaining, gardening, expansion, or future development possibilities, subject to approvals. Rich in local history and believed to stand on the original site of Fort Nonsense, the property carries a strong sense of place while remaining highly practical for modern living. Whether seeking a full-time residence, coastal weekend retreat, investment property, Airbnb opportunity, or future compound potential, 239 Ocean Avenue presents exceptional value in one of southeastern Connecticut’s most connected shoreline communities. Convenient to: • Ocean Beach Park • Waterford Beach • Downtown New London dining and arts • Cross Sound and Block Island ferries • Amtrak Northeast Corridor service • Coast Guard Academy • Electric Boat and Pfizer • Mystic, Stonington,Old Lyme and Watch Hill Buyer agent commissions are negotible.