Description

BETTER THAN NEW LUXURY! Indulge your taste for fine living in this handsome and spacious North Stamford colonial. The house has been superbly renovated; now its filled with custom features, splendid detailing and grand space that offers outstanding flexibility. The entrance foyer serves as a perfect introduction to the many charms in this special home, with its rich hardwood floor, crown moldings, fine millwork and elegant crystal chandelier. The house is well designed for entertaining with wonderful flow. There is a handsome living room with brick fpl w/carved wood surround and a formal dining room with wainscoting and crystal chandelier both rooms enjoy fine moldings and wood floors as well. French doors off the living room open to the gracious 3-season screened porch with mahogany floor, vaulted ceiling w/skylts, even a ceiling fan. Easy living and entertaining space continues in the lovely family room that boasts walls of picture windows and glass door out to the stone patio at back. The bright and cheerful eat-in kitchen has a new hardwood floor, newly refinished brick wall fireplace, skylight, bay window breakfast-room area, and both chandelier and recessed lighting. Favored appliances include 5-burner Wolfe cooktop w/retractable vent, French door refrigerator and two JennAir ovens. A new pantry and door out to the patio make this area guest and family-friendly! The attractive powder room has a wood floor and fine new vanity. Back stairs off the kitchen take you up to a terrific private versatile suite for office, in-law or au pair. A large studio-like room has a tray ceiling, well-concealed Murphy bed and built-ins. Additional space includes a walk-in closet, computer room area even a mini-kitchen area. The homes main staircase and upper hallway display the same fine millwork as found in the entry foyer. There are four bedrooms on the second floor, including the master suite. Each bedroom has newly refinished wood floor, custom appointed closet interior and crown molding. The master suite consists of a large bedroom, luxurious skylit marble bathroom with spa tub and separate steam shower, plus a sitting room with wonderful property views. The third floor offers terrific space for storage and living. There are hardwood floors and two well-finished large rooms - one ideal for an office or guest room w/walk-in closet, one a bonus room to use as needed. Walk-in cedar closet, and a room with all the plumbing in place so you can turn it into a bathroom provide the finishing touches. The lower level is another great space for relaxing and living easy. It has a pretty room with carpet, built-ins and a fireplace faade, multi-person sauna with bathroom, even a potential wine cellar. Storage and room for mechanicals complete this level. The house sits on scenic private property with sculptural rock outcroppings, lovely gardens, stonewalls and a large stone patio from which to enjoy the views! There is even a Therma-spa hot tub for relaxing! Garage parking for four vehicles is available as the house has an attached two-car garage and a detached two-car garage too. With all its updates, space and style, the opportunity for a perfect lifestyle awaits the discerning buyer of this special property! A complete list of all special features, amenities and exclusions is available - just call me at 203-253-3393.