The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Custom-built for entertaining
North Haven colonial has carriage house, in-ground pool
Set back off a private road on more than 2 acres of park-like grounds in a coveted North Haven neighborhood, this one-of-akind property offers amazing attention to every detail. It was custom crafted by the original owner who has been a builder of custom homes for 50 years.
“This property is like no other in the area,” listing agent Alicia Dallai said. “The owner paid attention to every detail and then some while building this home. There are many hidden extras.”
The home was designed to offer many amenities to accommodate large family functions and out-of-town guests. A car aficionado’s dream, the property is complete with a large carriage house to store vehicles on the main level and a bonus area above where out-of-town guests can stay comfortably with a kitchen and full bath. The carriage house and garage combined offers storage for up to 10 cars.
Fine finish work, a bright and open floor plan and quality materials throughout are hallmarks of this remarkable home. This refined residence is filled with architectural detail at every turn with crown moldings and builtins throughout.
Enter a gracious foyer where sparkling hardwood floors and beautiful moldings span the home’s 3,017 square feet.
Spacious yet inviting, the formal living room is highlighted with a handsome fireplace, a wide bank of windows overlooking the picturesque grounds and opens into a formal dining room. On the opposite side of the foyer, the dining room was thoughtfully designed with entertaining in mind with French doors that open to the stunning open concept kitchen and family room.
The true show stopper is the soaring, two-story floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace made up of a blend of stone from two quarries and featuring a solid chestnut mantle. This is further complemented by an abundance of windows and a built-in entertainment center.
“It’s such a remarkable space — light, airy and very conducive to entertaining gatherings of all sizes,” Dallai said.
The family room is open to the kitchen, which leaves nothing to be desired. The space features custom cabinetry, an island with breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a butler’s pantry and a sunny dining area perfect for every day meals. French doors open to the deck that overlooks the captivating grounds and inground pool and patio area, perfect for relaxing or entertaining.
A first-floor study with builtins features French doors and pocket doors that can be closed off for privacy.
On the upper level, the master suite features a tray ceiling and pampering master bath. There are two more generously proportioned bedrooms, a finely appointed bath and an unfinished bonus room over the three-car garage that can suit a variety of needs.
A wonderful, 1,700-square-foot carriage house was built for the car aficionado and features three additional bays. Above, a nicely finished guest apartment is complete with a living area, full kitchen and two bedrooms.
Additional amenities include steel beam construction, hydro air heat, surround sound, central air, central vacuum, security system and top-of-the-line mechanicals.
The home is ideally located just 10 minutes to downtown New Haven and only a half-mile to the highway for easy commuting.
Listing agent: Alicia Dallai, Pearce Real Estate, (203) 265-4866, adallai@hpearce.com