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Luxurious and Spacious Colonial For Sale in Great Pond Woods

By Karen A. Avitabile

Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in Simsbury’s Great Pond Woods neighborhood, a classic and beautifully maintained 10-room colonial is priced to sell at $700,000.

“For a five-bedroom, three-and-a-half bath home with a three-car garage, this house is a great value,” realtor

Lori Meyerson says. Built in 1997, the home spans 3,641 square foot. “This is on a quiet street and is move-in ready, with all of the updates having been done.”

Some of the extensive home repairs already completed at 5 Anja Drive include: a newer roof, a hot water heater, a furnace, central air, appliances and the addition of outdoor stone walkways.

Enter the home’s front door with a transom window into the commanding two-story foyer that opens to a great floor plan with exquisite finishes — hardwood floors, nine-foot ceilings, tray ceilings, custom millwork, oversize windows and recessed lighting.

On the right side of the foyer is the living room, ornamented by two built-in and well-lit shadow boxes for displaying photographs or collectibles.

Delight in preparing and sharing meals from the custom chef’s kitchen adorned in cherry cabinets, granite countertops, double ovens and a tile backsplash. In the center of the room is an island containing a gas cooktop, storage and seating for three. The breakfast nook has a window seat below a bay window. The space opens to the deck and the backyard.

Between the dining room and the kitchen, a passthrough butler’s pantry is the perfect spot for staging and prepping food and beverages for parties and entertainment. The convenient space provides granite countertops, a tile backsplash, a built-in wine rack, plenty of storage and glass-door cabinetry to showoff glasses and dishes.

The first-floor study or office with a French door and built-ins affords work-from-home privacy, a popular request of today’s homebuyers. “It is ideal for someone working from home or doing homework who wants privacy,” Meyerson adds. A half bathroom is located near the office.

Meyerson calls Simsbury a “charming town” with an abundance of amenities, including recreational facilities, open space areas and bike paths. For property details or to see photographs of the home, visit https://lmeyerson.bhhsneproperties.com.

Karen A. Avitabile is a freelance writer based in Plantsville.

In the evening, retreat to your peaceful and luxurious main suite on the second level. Double doors open into this remodeled bedroom, which features a sitting area, hardwood floors, a cove ceiling, recessed lighting, dual walk-in closets and large windows overlooking the private backyard. The attached spa-like bathroom, also updated, has a large stall shower with rimless glass doors, two vanities, a relaxing jetted tub and a separate water closet.

Also adjacent to the foyer is an expansive and impressive formal dining room, which can accommodate a grand dining room table, a hutch and a buffet. It showcases crown molding, an inlay floor, a tray ceiling and a French door leading into the butler’s pantry. “It’s great for an intimate dinner or for large entertaining,” Meyerson says of the dining room.

The home is outfitted with hot air gas-fueled heat, public utilities, underground irrigation, security and intercom systems, a programmable thermostat and thermopane windows. A $500 annual association service fee covers upkeep, maintenance, landscaping and insurance costs throughout the common areas of the neighborhood.

Situated on almost a half acre, this home is packed with curb appeal. A stylish stone sidewalk extends from the asphalt driveway to an arched portico at the main entrance. The tree-lined yard enhances the natural charm of the clapboard wood siding. A deck in the back of the home serves as a retreat after a long day.

The full basement has roughed-in plumbing so it could be finished for additional space. Stairs from the three-car garage make moving bulky items in and out of the lower level much easier. The garage also provides access into the home’s mudroom.

Four additional bedrooms round out the upstairs. Two of them share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The remaining bedrooms have access to a full bathroom off the hallway. Doing laundry is a breeze in this spacious room with a sink, shelves and cabinetry for storage.

The kitchen opens to a comfortable family room, the ultimate hangout space to unwind with a good book or to cozy up next to the gas fireplace encased by brick and a mantel.