Colonial in a convenient location

Expansive 2.22-acre Woodbridge estate near Blue Trails

The combination of an exceptional location and a flowing open floor plan makes this fivebedroom colonial an ideal place to call home. Located on a culde-sac in a quiet neighborhood in central Woodbridge, it is convenient to all major highways, Amity schools, shopping and downtown New Haven.

The expansive 2.22-acre setting also offers close and easy access to the Blue Trails for an abundance of hiking and recreational opportunities. In fact, the neighborhood and the natural surroundings are some of the aspects the owners appreciate most about the home.

“Some of my favorite memories are simply of sitting on the bench with our dog in the front yard and watching the kids walk down the street as they come home from school,” the owner said.

A stone pathway leads to the impressive double-door entry into the two-story foyer, which is bathed in light. The foyer is accented with picture frame inlaid hardwood floors and a gracious turned staircase that is open to the second level.

“This home is distinctive in its spacious layout, oversized bright windows and hardwood floors throughout, and the effortless flow of one room to another,” listing agent Karen Bogdanoff said. “This is particularly evident in the flow of the space among the kitchen, deck, family room and screened porch which create truly great areas for relaxing and entertaining.”

On one side of the foyer, the bright and spacious formal living room features a grand bow window that brings the beauty of the outdoors right in. On the opposite side, the formal dining room with its large picture window and built-in hutch had been host to numerous Thanksgiving gatherings over the years, creating another fond memory for the current owners.

“We would have 20-25 family members and friends enjoying

turkeys — one from the oven and one from the barbecue grill—and then relax in the sunfilled family room while roasting marshmallows in the fireplace,” the owner recalls.

This inviting space is also accented with a beamed ceiling, recessed lighting and French doors to an enclosed porch. An arched entryway from the family room opens into the spacious eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, double ovens, a built-in

wine chiller and an abundance of storage. A sliding French door leads from the dining area to the deck featuring a built-in gas grill, perfect for outdoor entertaining.

On the upper level, the spacious master bedroom suite offers a quiet retreat among sitting area, walk in closet and private master bath. Three more bedrooms are generously proportioned with ample closet space.

The lower level is partially finished offering additional space for casual entertaining and leisure time with a recreation room and office area that walks out to the yard.

“The private yard and large 2.2-acre lot located at end of the cul de sac make this a wonderful place to call home,” Bogdanoff said.

Real Living Wareck D’Ostilio The family room at 10 Stonewall Lane in Woodbridge is accented with a beamed ceiling and French doors to an enclosed porch.

Photos by Real Living Wareck D’Ostilio Above: This 3,416-square-foot colonial at 10 Stonewall Lane in Woodbridge is set on 2.2 acres on a cul-de-sac. Below: An arched entryway from the family room opens into the eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, double ovens, a built-in wine chiller and an abundance of storage.