2 Pennywise Ln Old Saybrook, CT 06475

The James Pharmacy Soda Fountain and B&B is an historic and unique multi-use residential/B&B/retail offering combining first floor owner's living quarters, three elegant period-appointed guest rooms; each with central air conditioning, four poster canopy bed, fireplace, TV, high-speed internet and whirlpool tub. Also featuring 1200SF of retail space, including the original 120 year-old marble sound fountain/ice cream parlor, still in service. From 1911-1967 this was the home of beloved proprietress Anna L. James, the first licensed female African American pharmacist in CT and a well-respected and renowned resident of Old Saybrook. The building dates back to 1790, when it was the General Store for the Humphrey Pratt Tavern. In 1824, hero of the American Revolutionary War, Marquis de Lafayette was a guest at the Inn and made a purchase here. Katharine Hepburn was a frequent customer and heeded Miss James' advice to give acting a try. Located just steps from charming Old Saybrook shops, restaurants and the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center and just one mile from Saybrook Point and the mouth of the CT River. Midway between Boston and New York, this is the perfect investment/lifestyle opportunity! May be purchased with the adjacent Deacon Timothy Pratt B&B with four guest suites plus owner's quarters. See also Commercial Listing MLS N10163568