The Middletown Press (Middletown, CT)
Refined, functionally designed
Colonial in Orange offers 5,890 square feet of living space
Luxury abounds in this impeccable colonial situated on 1.8 acres at the end of a culdesac on one of the most desired streets in town. Sprawling lawns and exquisite grounds set the stage for an impressive approach to the home, whose location is brimming with unique and desirable plantings that are rare for the area.
The owners purchased the first lot on the block and selected it for its prime location, perched on a hill offering an extended line of sight over the neighborhood.
“We were attracted to the location because it was once the growing space for Vaughn’s nursery and had many special plantings they had planned on selling to the public,” the owners explained. “The 10parcel tract is filled with trees and shrubs that are not normally seen in a typical wooded piece of land in Connecticut.”
The home enjoys a southern exposure and beautiful scenery throughout all four seasons. Inside, this refined residence is filled with architectural detail at every turn among extensive moldings and builtins throughout the home’s 4,890 square feet, with an additional 1,000 square feet found in the finished lower level.
“The elegance and sophistication is evident in the quality craftsmanship and high end finishes,” says listing agent Sharon Tudino.
The twostory entry foyer welcomes guests into the open concept first floor. To the left, the formal dining room is ideal for formal occasions, dressed in beautiful dental moldings, raised panel trim and hardwood floors. To the right, the living room features beautiful woodwork, built in cabinets and a bar area creating a versatile space suitable for a variety of uses.
The heart of the home lies in the stunning Great room and custom kitchen. The chef’s kitchen leaves nothing to be desired among granite counters, stainless steel appliances, island with breakfast bar, handsome cabinetry and spacious dining area. The
kitchen opens into the great room which boasts a cathedral ceiling, builtins, a handsome ceiling fireplace flanked by tall windows, and French doors to the deck.
One of the fondest memories the entire family shares is the many tall and majestic Christmas trees that they decorated under the western skylight in the Great Room. The oversized windows and skylights create an incredible amount of natural light and exude a feeling of living outside.
“The wooded scenery that surrounds the house always offers something new and captivating as the seasons change,” the owners
said. One distinct feature that can be seen from the backyard is a stone tunnel that the owners stated once allowed sheep, cattle and other wildlife to safely pass beneath the MilfordNew Haven railroad that historically ran adjacent to the eastern property line.”
A main level bedroom with its own ensuite bath is perfect for an inlaw situation, aupair or guest suite.
Upstairs, the master bedroom suite affords a peaceful retreat at day’s end enhanced by a tray ceiling, richly stained hardwood floors and pampering master bath. An expansive arched window off the open hallway adjacent to the master bedroom offers endless opportunities to enjoy the star lit sky or the morning sunshine. There are two additional bedrooms as well as another full bath on this level, along with a great office space with a desk made for two. There is also access into the finished bonus room over the 3 car garage as well as the back staircase leading down into the mud room off the kitchen.
Casual entertaining, leisure time and recreation can be enjoyed in the finished lower level which also offers an incredible amount of storage space.
The property is very centrally located with respect to shopping, schools, and major roads and highways with Route 34, Route 1, the Merritt Parkway, and I95 all less than 5 minutes away. Listing agent: Sharon Tudino, Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, (203) 2579601, sharon.tudino@cbmoves.com