Property Week Remodeled Farmington Home is Sizable, Spacious and Stylish
A4,226-square-foot remodeled home with a European flair in Farmington is like new and offers everything today’s buyers are looking for – open space, an office, a first-floor master, a private yard and a “showstopper” kitchen.
“The kitchen is a showstopper,” says Caitlyn Cleary, colisting agent with William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty in Avon, for the 10-room home, located at 41 Forest Hills Drive. “The owners completely remodeled it.”
The new gourmet kitchen presents all high-end stainless appliances including a professional-grade Verona electric range, a stainless and glass range hood, a wine chiller and an expansive island with a built-in microwave and room
to seat five. The granite countertops are both stylish and attractive.
Also in this space is a tile floor, automated lighting, pullout drawers and an abundance of cabinets, some with brushed glass fronts. Overlooking the backyard, a bay window above the sink is the perfect spot to grow plants or to display collectibles. The breakfast room, which can easily serve as a second formal dining space, has French doors opening to the deck.
Since the current owners purchased the home in 2000, they have undertaken major remodeling projects. The biggest change transformed the original raised-ranch structure into a contemporary style to add square footage, a second level of bedrooms, raised ceilings and recessed lighting. Also added was tile and oak hardwood floors throughout the entire five-bedroom, four-bathroom home.
“This is a great opportunity to own something that is pretty much done,” Cleary says. “It is light and airy with high ceilings and big windows. It’s a great entertaining house.”
Another impressive upgrade that distinguishes this home from others is its technology modernization. “This home is a smart home, with virtually every room wired for high-speed streaming and connectivity,” Cleary says. Other smart-home devices in the home include an integrated whole-house media center, a single commercial-grade Wi-Fi network, a home security system and an electric vehicle charging station in the twocar garage.
Enter the home through the front door and into a welcoming and sun-filled foyer. The spacious living room off the kitchen has elevated ceilings and invites relaxation – cozy up next to the floor-to-ceiling, wood-burning fireplace. The grand formal dining room has a built-in dry bar and a soaring ceiling.
Situated in the quiet corner of the first floor is the primary master suite with a vaulted ceiling, dual walk-in closets, a dressing room and private access to the pool. Its spa-like tile bathroom has a jetted tub, a separate shower with glass doors, a skylight and a stylish glass countertop.
Also on the main level is a sizable second bedroom, with elevated ceilings and great natural light, which can be used as an office. Down the hall is a full guest bathroom featuring a contemporary checkered-tile pattern throughout and a granite countertop.
“I think the open floor plan offers great flexibility for people to work from home,” Cleary says.
Take the extra-wide staircase with a landing and a balcony to the second story where you will find three generous-size bedrooms. The full bathroom here has dual vanities and a combined bathtub and shower.
Offering an additional 870 square feet of finished space is the family room located on the lower level. The area, which has a fireplace, can also be used as a great room, a game room, an office or an exercise space. Double French doors provide walkout access to the yard. The full bathroom with a stall-shower contains a washer and a dryer.
Other extras in the home include a whole-house generator, a central vacuum, a programmable thermostat and thermopane windows. The home is heated by an oil furnace and a forced hot-air system. The boiler and central air conditioning have been updated. There is a private well and a septic system. The two-car garage offers a convenient workshop area and access into the mudroom area.
In front of the home, ornate stone walls line the driveway. The exterior is a combination of vinyl siding and stone work. The backyard boasts an in-ground pool with a safety fence and a large wrap-around deck for hosting parties poolside. There are steps down into the pool patio area and a separate set of stairs to access the rest of the yard.
“There is great privacy but you don’t feel secluded,” Cleary says. “It’s a great neighborhood.”
Farmington is considered a desirable community to live in. The home is convenient to Routes 4 and 6, Interstate 84, UConn Health, local schools, golf, riding stables and shopping centers.
To read more information about this listing or to see photos of the home and property, including views from a drone, visit https://41foresthillsdrive.com. For a private tour, call (860) 614-1569.
Karen A. Avitabile is a freelance writer based in Plantsville.