145 Madison Rd, Durham, CT 06422

Some homes naturally radiate warmth and completeness, and this expanded 3BR Cape is just such a home. Although within close proximity to Durham's historic district, it retains a quality of country seclusion and peace thanks to its generous, tree-framed setback on 1.47 acres. Highlighted by lots of windows, storage and practical spaces, this traditional home offers 1656 sq. ft. and includes a must-have mudroom, 3 season sunroom, living room with brick fireplace, dining room, first floor laundry, slate entry foyer, full basement, and attached 2 car garage. The large remodeled kitchen with tile floor, granite countertops with farmer sink, double oven, french door refrigerator, and microwave range and plenty of oak cabinets. Miles of counter space for multiple cooks with peninsula. Sliders off mudroom gaining ready access to the beautiful and private deck and hot tub. Nature and animal lovers alike will relish this property complete with 2 stall barn and paddock, and built-in summer fun with a swimming pool in a sunny backyard stocked with delightful perennials. Offering all this and more with a fantastic central commuting locale and highly regarded Regional District 13 schools. Neighborhood Description Regional School District 13 encompasses 6 separate schools that together celebrate a school community culture based on its Core Ethical Values: respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness and courage. For grades K-8, RSD 13 offers 2 wonderful program options. The Contemporary Program is a comprehensive educational program that addresses the needs of the whole child emphasizing the following areas in every classroom: cognitive, language, social/emotional, and motor skills in a single grade per classroom setting. The Integrated Day Program is a child-centered, project-based, arts-integrated, developmental program with multiage classrooms from grades one through four, fostering the individual learning styles of each student. This structure also fosters peer mentoring and cooperative learning opportunities. John Lyman School (K-4) is also a HOT (Higher Order Thinking) School, focused on strong arts, arts integration, and democratic process.