12 Villa Rosa Ter, Milford, CT 06460

DIRECT WATERFRONT. PRIVATE SANDY BEACH. Wake up to spectacular views of Long Island Sound in this elegant 3 bedroom, 3-bath home on historic Villa Rosa Terrace. One of the original homes built on this private terrace by silent film magnate Sylvester Poli in the 1920s, this stucco and red clay tile-roof home is classic Mediterranean style inside and out. An attached two-car garage with storage and spacious driveway makes this one very special Villa Rosa property.The first floor features a sunny kitchen and breakfast room with additional storage and pantry areas and a spacious home office. The terra cotta tiled kitchen is filled with thoughtful storage details and topnotch appliances. The handsome living room facing the water with fireplace and separate bar room is the perfect place to entertain, while the sunroom (also suitable as a bedroom) is a delightful bonus space. Open the windows to bring in the salt breeze or turn on the 3-zone central AC. The dining room features an original stained glass window. Outside, views of Long Island Sounds sparkling blue water and the majestic Poli mansion can be enjoyed from the waterside patio, an outside hot tub, or sandy beach just steps below. The downstairs is enhanced by a full bath off the sunroom and a half bath by the back entrance. Built-in mechanical storm shutters on the waterside can be operated remotely, and the house is fully alarmed. The open stairway to the second floor has all new Pella windows. The expansive master bedroom, with adjoining master bath, has a fireplace, full wall of custom built-in closets, and breathtaking view of Long Island Sound. Two additional bedrooms on the second floor share a full bath.The basement is a delight with sealed floors, climate-controlled wine cellar, large storage area with immaculate built-in workbench and ample space for exercise machines. Dont miss this rare opportunity to own a charming and historic waterfront home that offers all the modern amenities, minutes from New Haven. The Milford train station, a 9-minute drive from here, puts New York City in quick and easy range. Entrances to I-95 and the Merritt Parkway are also conveniently nearby. This can be your home base for daily walks along the beach, bike rides around the charming streets of Woodmont, fishing, boating, sunbathing, and short walks to some of the finest restaurants in Milford. Call Tom Scott today for a private showing: (203) 214-9181. TScottWaterfront@gmail.com