Sunny Southport colonial
Home surrounded by colorful, vibrant gardens
Historic, charming, and picturesque, Southport Village presents an indisputable allure and a coveted location. And with the majority of homes in the multimilliondollar price range, this sunfilled Colonial is a rare find at this price point for the neighborhood.
“Residents love this superfun location where you can walk to everything,” says listing agent Linda Raymond. “It is a stroll to Historic Southport Village and Harbor, Southport Beach and train, a multitude of chic eateries, and minutes to the vibrant downtowns of Westport and Fairfield.”
Completed in 2014, this sunfilled Colonial is surrounded by everblooming gardens and backs up to scenic, protected open space that leads to Sasco Creek which flows directly out to Long Island Sound offering great potential for adventure via kayak or canoe during high tide.
Attention to detail is immediately noted with an antique Victorian candleholder mailbox post. The captivating exterior is accented with custom stone walls, stone pillars, charming patios, and an antique side gate. The vibrant landscaping boasts gardens with brilliant specimen plantings designed for colorful blooms all year long including multiple varieties of hydrangea, Japanese evergreens and maple, dogwoods, mountain laurel, peonies, lilacs, daffodils, tulips and rose gardens, just to name a few.
“The peripheral gardens form a lush, scenic and romantic oasis around the level, open property, and two patios make this the perfect place for entertaining, play, and relaxation,” Raymond added.
Entering the home, guests are welcomed by soaring cathedral ceilings in the foyer, complemented by hardwood floors and elegant signature trim throughout. An arched doorway with columned trim connects the living room with the finely appointed formal dining room, both overlooking the lush grounds.
The dramatic family room boasts a cathedral ceiling, a grand fireplace with elegant mantle and oversized stone face, an abundance of windows, second floor overlook and French doors to the stone patio and storybook property beyond.
The bright and open chef's kitchen is a delight among a breakfast area for casual dining, stainless steel GE Monogram appliances, granite countertops, peninsula with seating and storage, and glassfronted cabinetry. A private study and convenient laundry room complete the first floor.
On the upper level, the master bedroom suite features a cathedral ceiling, Palladian window, spa bath, and walkin closet. Three additional bedrooms are generously proportioned. Two bedrooms offer walkin closets and all closets in the home feature closet organization systems. A guest bath rounds out the upper level.
There is also a spacious walkout lower level with French doors to the garden patio. This space can easily be finished with connections to heat and air conditioning immediately available, in addition to a gas line for another fireplace.