10 4th Avenue Ext, Old Saybrook, CT 06475

Located in the heart of the marina district of Old Saybrook, this fabulous 2004 shingle style house offers a lifestyle conducive to shoreline living. It has a charming and wide-open flow of space, delineated by columns, and flooded with light filtered through plantation shutters. The present owner docks his boat steps below his house on the 600 foot long channel commonly owned by the Channelside association. There are only 13 lots in this subdivision and there is an architectural review process that will ensure a neighborhood of traditional New England style homes with requirements in regards to square footage, roofing material and shingle/wood siding. All owners revel in the channel, which allows for fairly large, deep draft boats and leads directly from its sheltered anchorage out to the Connecticut River from where its only minutes to Long Island Sound.Surrounded by pleasing landscaping and fronted by a columned porch, this house has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms - features not often found at this price point. There is a fantastic kitchen that opens to an eating area and deck and large family room with a river rock fireplace. (Don't miss the coveted walk-in pantry!) One of the great spaces in this home is the upstairs bonus room, which has a wet bar, sunken carpeted space and storage under the eaves. The 3200 square feet does not include a 90% completed basement with fireplace, full bath and wet bar area. Propane heat offers radiant heating on the basement floors and bathrooms and there is central air throughout. No detail has been missed, from the lovely lighting fixture in the two-story entry, to the nine-foot ceilings, to the guest room with bead board, window seat, and walk-in closet. The lovely and large master bedroom has a simply huge master bath with custom cabinetry, a Jacuzzi tub and a walk-in shower. This house exemplifies quality and thoughtful construction. Visit Channelside today for a unique and wonderful opportunity to live in a new waterfront neighb