A rambling treasure in an enchanting setting
Living at 28 Bridle Road in Redding offers the rare combination of country living at the water’s edge. The bucolic two-acre setting, encompassed by mature trees, boasts a sweeping lawn that gently slopes to a serene pond providing recreational enjoyment and captivating scenic views all year-round.
“The pond is great for fishing, kayaking, swimming, and ice skating and our kids spent many days swimming and digging in the sand at the beach,” said the owners. “And it is so special just being able to see water every day as well as the beautiful herons and other wildlife that the pond is home to.” “Inside the house, those pond views follow you wherever you go,” says listing agent Susan Leone. Delightful surprises await at every turn of the distinctive six-bedroom home, which features a silo that serves as a sitting area and a legal apartment with kitchen, living room, bedroom, and full bath. “The silo has a cool loft atop a ladder with an open sitting area below,” Leone added. “It’s perfect for kids of all ages with a sense of adventure. They can let their imagination run wild.” “We love all the nooks and crannies of our house,” the owner added. “It’s not a cookie-cutter colonial. It is a rambling, unique treasure with lots of little spaces for kids to make their own.” High-end custom woodwork from built-in cabinetry to custom molding can be found throughout the home’s 4,124 square feet, as well as in the 1,144-squarefoot finished walk-out lower level. Oak wood floors are also prevalent, with the exception of the kitchen and primary bedroom, where there are wide-plank heart pine boards from Carlisle. In the living room, an expansive window provides peaceful views of the pond. The ambience is
Address: 28 Bridle Road, Redding
Price: $1,195,000 Features: This enchanting six-bedroom home with legal in-law apartment sits on 2 acres with a pond for fishing, kayaking, swimming, and amazing views. Amenities include high-end custom woodwork and built-ins throughout, silo with sitting area and loft, gourmet kitchen with AGA stove, and fabulous patio with outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and hot tub.
Listing agent: enhanced by the fireplace, whose mantel and surround are antique wood from 18th century France.
“The original homeowner was French and worked as a flight attendant,” the owner explained. “She brought the wood back to the U.S. when the house was built in the 70’s. There is also a closet door from a French tavern in France.” The gourmet kitchen offers more to delight in, including handsome cabinetry, an island, a breakfast area overlooking the pond, and top-of-the-line appliances highlighted by a cast-iron AGA stove. “The kitchen is the heart of any home and the AGA is the heart of our kitchen,” said the owner. “It’s not just an oven, it’s a way of life.”
There is ample space for family, extended family, and guests among six finely appointed bedrooms. The romantic first floor primary suite boasts a cathedral ceiling, stained glass window, amazing views of the pond, and marble bath. Many bedrooms also feature built-in desks, bookcases, and cabinetry. The finished lower level features a family room with brick fireplace with a Vermont Castings wood-burning oven. There is also an office with two built-in desks, ideal for remote work or learning. For the connoisseur, the climatecontrolled 1,000-bottle wine cellar is sure to please. Both the den and office open to an amazing patio with built-in outdoor kitchen, fire pit, and hot tub, all with captivating views of the pond and encompassed by stone walls and lush landscaping for a truly enchanting setting offering no better place for outdoor entertaining.
Two sets of two-car garages bookend the home. One garage is heated and has extra space for a workshop or home gym.