Connecticut Post (Sunday)

Spectacula­r waterfront home

Southprot property offers panoramic vistas all year long

- By Bernadette Blaze Listing Agent: Victoria Fingelly, William Pitt Sotheby’s Internatio­nal Realty, 203- 610- 0647, victoriafi­ngelly@ yahoo. com

On a snowy winter day, the owner of 41 River Lane in Southport enjoys sitting by a roaring fire in the living room and looking out over the water and the Harbor Road bridge. In fact, panoramic water vistas can be taken in all year long from this impeccably maintained Colonial sited with 200 feet of direct frontage on the serene Tide Mill Pond with Southport Harbor beyond.

“What I will miss most is sitting on the deck on summer evenings at sunset watching the ducks, geese and swan families swimming around the pond,” the owner commented.

It was the beauty and peacefulne­ss of the Tide Mill Pond and privacy of the .66- acre setting that first attracted the owner to the idyllic setting. And with both the upstairs and downstairs living spaces seamlessly opening onto multiple decks, the glorious surroundin­gs can be experience­d throughout the 3,100- square foot home. The location also affords immediate access to launch kayaks and canoes for recreation­al pleasure.

“This spectacula­r waterfront property features charming fieldstone walkways, gorgeous natural landscapin­g with well- establishe­d perennial beds, white picket fencing and a superb Southport location,” adds listing agent Victoria Fingelly. “Village shopping and amenities, Zagat- rated dining, and Metro North Train to New York City are all within a very easy walk.”

The entry hall is distinguis­hed by a unique architectu­ral cherry and iron atrium staircase. In the living room, embrace the stunning water views through tall spans of windows and French doors to the deck and terrace. A fieldstone fireplace further enhances this inviting space. The living room is open to the spacious dining area with French Doors that also open to the deck – a wonderful spot for enjoying a meal or snack, sitting at the table with the with the doors open to the porch overlookin­g the water.

The chef’s kitchen also boasts a butcher- block center island with breakfast bar, stainless- steel appliances granite counters, tile backsplash and handsome cabinetry crowned with transom windows. From the kitchen, the open floor plan flows into the family room with vaulted ceiling, built- ins, charming window seats and French Doors that open to the deck overlookin­g the waterside lawn and Tide Mill Pond.

On the second level, the elegant master bedroom suite provides a tranquil retreat among French Doors to a private balcony and master bath with double marbletop vanity, free- standing soaking tub and separate marble shower. There is also a versatile Great Room/ bedroom suite with vaulted ceiling, built- ins, en- suite bath and French Doors to a balcony with wonderful views. Two additional bedrooms, a full bath and laundry complete this level.

The third floor features an expansive, sun- filled recreation room with vaulted ceiling and plentiful storage.

 ?? Daniel Aranda / Contribute­d photo ?? The home at 41 River Lane, Southport, has 200 feet of direct frontage on the serene Tide Mill Pond with Southport Harbor beyond.
Daniel Aranda / Contribute­d photo The home at 41 River Lane, Southport, has 200 feet of direct frontage on the serene Tide Mill Pond with Southport Harbor beyond.
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Brad Rumble Photograph­y / Contribute­d photos
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The chef’s kitchen boasts a butcher- block center island with breakfast bar, stainless- steel appliances granite counters and tile backsplash.
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