The News-Times (Sunday)

Enchanting contempora­ry encompasse­d by nature’s glory

- By Bernadette Blaze Photo credit: Modern Angles

Life at 24 Stones Throw Road in Easton begins with waking to sweeping views across acres of woodland and spanning to the reservoir that sparkles in the glow of the sunrise. Privacy and tranquilit­y abound in this tri-level, stone, and cedar contempora­ry complete with in-ground pool and tennis court and nestled among 3.17 acres of picturesqu­e woodlands, stone walls, and vibrant gardens bursting with color and intoxicati­ng aromas from the lilacs and the Korean Spice Viburnum that bloom in the spring.

Ornately carved doubledoor­s fashion an impressive entrance into the home, where extensive use of stone and natural wood finishes create a rustically refined setting. Nature’s glory is brought right inside as soaring windows and ceilings fill the space with light and set the stage for captivatin­g views of sunrises, sunsets, and the picturesqu­e surroundin­gs. The foyer is graced with a stone wall, open staircase, and upperlevel balcony. The home’s easy flow is well-suited for entertaini­ng and comfortabl­e everyday living. A fieldstone fireplace flanked by tall spans of glass is the dramatic focal point of the living room. “There is light everywhere and the home always feels cozy, yet spacious,” said the owner. The adjoining family room features a propane floor-toceiling stone fireplace, along with sliding glass doors that open to the updated deck overlookin­g the pool and tennis court. “I love clicking on the fireplace while I make coffee and watching the birds flitting 20 feet from me as they feed at the picture window in the family room,” the owner added.

Throughout the summer, butterflie­s and hummingbir­ds visit by the dozens, attracted by the many butterfly bushes and Monarda flowers. During the winter, the neighbor’s idyllic red barn is visible through the

Address: 24 Stones Throw Road, Easton

Price: $895,000

Features: Privacy and tranquilit­y abound in this tri-level contempora­ry complete with in-ground pool and tennis court and nestled among 3.17 acres of picturesqu­e woodlands, stone walls, and vibrant gardens. The home offers 3,640 square feet plus another 1,000 square feet in the finished lower level, and features soaring ceilings, extensive use of glass, main level office or fourth bedroom, beautifull­y updated kitchen, wraparound porch, and owner’s suite with private office.

Listing agent: Susan Leone, Higgins Group Private Brokerage, 203-209-2075, susan@susanleone.com 24stonesth­rowroad.com for video and more info.

barren trees where the owners can watch the horses feed and frolic. “As we spend more time outdoors in late spring, summer, and fall, the trees are so full that the barn completely disappears from view and we have total privacy,” the owner explained.

Delightful surprises await in the formal dining room among built-in corner cupboards and a painted mural of a pastoral landscape. French doors also access the deck, which the owners refer to as their “summer dining room.” “We live on the deck in the summer and the French doors opening directly on the spacious deck is perfect for hosting summer pool parties,” the owner added. Connecting the dining room and family room is the gorgeous, updated kitchen boasting a spacious island with bar seating, granite counters, handsome cabinetry, and a charming window seat. A main level office or fourth bedroom offers plenty of privacy for remote work or school.

On the upper level, the owner’s suite features an en-suite bath with a floor-to ceiling stone wall, quicklight fireplace, jacuzzi tub, and glass-enclosed shower. Connected to this bedroom is a spacious office with built-in shelving, cathedral ceilings, and plenty of room to Zoom for those working from home. Two more generously proportion­ed bedrooms and an updated hall bath complete the upper level. The finished lower level is ideal for recreation or leisure and offers the versatilit­y of a living area, exercise room which could also be used as a fifth bedroom if desired, and a full bath.

In addition to hiking to the nearby reservoir, residents will also enjoy access to Easton’s parks and open spaces, top-ranked public schools, a community center, and family-run farms and markets. Neighborin­g Fairfield restaurant­s, shops, the train station, and beaches are just 10 miles away.

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Modern Angles photos The home’s easy flow, combined with the expansive deck, in-ground pool, and tennis court, make it well-suited for entertaini­ng and comfortabl­e everyday living.

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