Not a driveby! Extensively renovated in the past 5 yrs, in 1994 and in 1974! Unique home, filled with charm and character, located on one of Bethany's most pristine, undisturbed roads, located adjacent to the coveted Regional Water Authority trail systems; the Yale University Observatory is tucked away nearby.Well-maintained and updated, resembling a Saltbox, with an unique floor plan, this home offers an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double wall ovens, cooktop, Corian counters.Large, sunny formal dining room with hardwood floors, fire place and French door to large, private deck, perfect for entertaining. An almost full wall of windows brings in a lot of light throughout the day.Cozy den, 3 bedrooms, an updated full and half bath complete the first floor.Lower level is a truly WOW; a fantastic, rustic great room with oversized fireplace, vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors and library/loft with floor to ceiling bookshelves - 350 linear feet of bookcases, an essential for book lovers! Two large bay windows let in a lot of light. This is a wonderfully cozy space, that walks out directly to the breezeway/garage area.Also on the lower level is a fully fitted space suitable for in-home office or business (real estate, day care, attorney, accountant, counselor) with built-in desks and storage, as well as a full bath. This area has a separate entrance and could convert with relatively minor modifications to a proper in-law suite.The lower level also houses a finished workroom, mechanical room and laundry room. There is a separate walkout from this space.Privately set on 3.70 acres of pristine woodlands and forest, this home is for someone seeking the privacy and simplicity of Bethany, Pheasants, quail, turkeys and other wildlife are regular visitors.One of CT's premier small towns with approximately 5600 residents, Bethany is the watershed for many of the New Haven County towns and as such, there is a lot of open space and conserved land; there are very few dense neighborhoods. Bethany is a horse-friendly town and is the only town in the state of CT with a full time horse commissioner. It's rumored that Bethany has the highest per capita horse population in the state. It is home to several nationally ranked equestrians, as well as top training and boarding facilities. Access to the miles of riding trails is permitted through membership in the Bethany Horseman Assoc.Truly the best of Bethany; simple, tranqui
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