Custom Canton Home Features Amazing Upgrades, Including a Kitchen to Die For
Astunning, nine-room colonial in Canton’s upscale Griswold Farms subdivision spotlights a chef’s kitchen that people only dream about. Warm and inviting, the space was custom designed by the home’s owner, who knows a thing or two about cooking and entertaining.
Dino Cialfi, who co-owns Peppercorn’s Grill in Hartford and Piccolo Arancio in Farmington, combined his two passions to produce a restaurant-style, masterpiece kitchen in his 105 Atwater Road home.
No expense was spared in the design of this space, which features custom cabinetry, a built-in espresso maker and top-of-the-line commercial stainless appliances, including double Viking ovens, a Subzero refrigerator, a wine refrigerator, a 48-inch cooktop and an industrial range hood.
“He searched all over for the best finishes and spent over $100,000 on his creation,” Terry Spada, the home’s real estate agent, says of Cialfi’s kitchen. The amazing upgrades, he adds, are apparent from the moment you enter the residence.
The 4,547-square-foot open space floor plan provides an easy flow from room to room and allows for seamless entertaining throughout the main level. A shiny, granite
inlay floor greets visitors in the spacious foyer. On the right side is the living room. The left side opens to the dining room, which can entertain lots of family and friends. It adjoins the galley butler’s pantry.
The kitchen undoubtedly is the heart of the home. The space also features a dry bar, a storage pantry, pullout stainless drawers, granite floors, tile backsplashes everywhere and some lighted glass-front cabinets. The counters, specially made in Brazil, have a rare blue tint and hue tone to them. The S-shaped, tile island contains the cooktop, work or prep space, storage and doubleheight counters for lots of seating.
Adjacent to the kitchen is the breakfast room with French doors leading to the deck. Then, walk into the expansive family room and spend days and nights cozying up by the wood-burning fireplace stone wall.
Also on the main level are two large contemporary half bathrooms with bold walls of tile and vessel sinks. One of these bathrooms contains a washer and dryer. The mudroom can be accessed from the home’s separate side
entrance or the three-car garage.
The hidden staircase leads to the upper level where four large bedrooms and three bathrooms can be found. The 27-by-28 master suite is its own retreat with a seating area, two walk-in closets and a stylish gas fireplace and finished mantel. The gem of the master bedroom, however, is a new 16-by-14 bonus room, the perfect space for a home gym, an office, a separate living room or a craft/art studio. The spa master bath overlooks the backyard and is adorned with a jetted tub surrounded by a tile wall, a seamless shower, a water closet and separate vanities with granite counters.
A guest bedroom is an en suite and the two additional bedrooms at the end of the hallway share a Jack-and-Jill
bathroom. All of the bathrooms feature custom tile work and lighting. Also on this level, a convenient laundry room has a sink, counters and cabinets.
At home’s main entrance, a fieldstone portico is supported by two columns and boasts bluestone stairs. The stone work blends beautifully with the home’s wood
exterior. The well-maintained, lightly wooded property is inviting; it is enhanced by stone walls and peppered with mature trees and perennials.
The long driveway from the road extends to the back of the home where the garages are located. A paver-path provides easy walking from the front of the home to the
backyard. Earlier in the year, a new pressure-treated deck was constructed. An irrigation system is also located on the property.
The home, which is fueled by natural gas hot air and cooled by central air conditioning, is energy efficient with
thermopane windows. It is connected to public water and sewer. Other features include surround-sound and a security system. The attic is a walk-up. The 1,925-squarefoot walk-out lower level is spacious and can be finished for additional living space.
Since the pandemic began last year, buyers have been looking for different options in their housing; and this home provides them, says Spada, the real estate agent.
“This residence offers just that and more, especially with the bonus room off the master which could be turned into anything you desire,” he adds.
The home’s location – on a corner lot perched on a hill – is highly desired by people searching for an oasis. Picturesque views of Farmington Valley are offered in every direction.
Canton, a small quintessential New England town with less than 15,000 people, is located in Farmington Valley. It is nestled between Simsbury and Avon. The Atwater Road home is only minutes to Route 44 and is close to the village of Collinsville, a walkable town center featuring restaurants, an old railroad depot, a lively arts and music scene and the Farmington River. The river is the perfect spot for sports enthusiasts who enjoy partaking in tubing, canoeing, kayaking and world-class fly-fishing.
Private showings of the home are underway. For property details, photos, a virtual tour and floor plans, visit www.bhhsneproperties.com or call Spada at (860) 306-3063.