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In a locale where a Christmas tree farm once stood in Southport Village, now sits the quiet cul- de- sac of Christmas Tree Lane, where finely appointed homes dot the New England landscape. Sitting on the deck listening to the gently trickling sounds of the waterfall by the koi pond, the owners of the home at 9 Christmas Tree Lane are transported to a storybook setting. The half- acre property is encompassed by perennial gardens, hydrangea, stone walls, and a quintessential white picket fence and arbor creating an enchanting surrounding.
“We loved relaxing on the deck and bluestone patio with the pond and the waterfall,” said owners Diana and Wes Schluter.
This charming light- filled Nantucket Cape is ideally located on a coveted street in Southport Village, within walking distance to terrific dining, shopping, the harbor and the train station.
“The location is superb,” says listing agent Lynn Dolan. “You can walk to the idyllic village, harbor and historic Pequot Library.”
Meticulously maintained inside and out, the home offers wonderful attention to detail throughout its 2,844 square feet. Gracious living and entertaining can be enjoyed among an inviting living room accented with charming window seats, a gas- burning fireplace and a wall of French doors that open to the deck and bathe the space with natural light. The living room connects to the dining room that also features French doors to the bluestone patio.
“My favorite aspect of the home is the spacious living room,” Dolan added. “It is the first room you see when you walk in. You can see straight out to the beautiful terrace and koi pond.”
Equally as appealing, the sundrenched family room is accented with a handsome fireplace flanked by floor- to- ceiling builtins and French doors overlooking the patio.
“Some of our favorite memories are of holiday gatherings in the family room,” the Schluters said.
The Schluters enhanced the home’s light and bright interior by adding tall spans of windows and French doors, opening up the back of the home to the garden, pond and patio, bringing the outdoors in.
Located off of the family room, a private study has custom builtin shelves, cabinets and desk overlooking the professionally landscaped grounds, creating a
Address: 9 Christmas Tree Lane, Southport
Price: $ 1.219 million
Features: This meticulously maintained three- bedroom Nantucket Cape is just a short walk to Southport Village on .5 acres of captivating grounds with koi pond and waterfall. The 2,844 square- foot home is filled with attention to detail, featuring a family room and living room with fireplace, formal dining room, first floor master suite and private study.
Schools: Mill Hill Elementary School, Roger Ludlowe Middle School, Fairfield Ludlowe High School tranquil atmosphere for a home office. The kitchen is a delightful space featuring granite countertops, center island, stainlesssteel appliances and a spacious breakfast room, perfect for everyday dining.
In addition to the home’s overall charm, another feature that attracted the Schluters to the home was the convenient first floor master bedroom suite. The master suite enjoys a nicely appointed master bath with a radiant- heated floor, double sink, marble vanity and glass- enclosed shower.
On the upper level, two generously proportioned bedrooms each offer an abundance of closet space and there is a nicely appointed full bath. The flexible floorplan includes a large storage area that offers easy expansion possibilities.
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