147 Woodlawn St, Hamden, CT 06517

This Washburn-style Colonial Revival gem has been updated to optimize use of all four floors. The front door opens to a foyer and French door leading to a large gracious living room with signature fireplace with recently installed gas insert at one end. At the other is a light-filled "sunroom" your place for reading or watching TV. The first floor hardwood floors continue through a gracious archway to the dining room with windows on two sides. The separate, modernized kitchen features a dine-in island and cleverly captured storage space in contemporary cabinetry redolent of the '30s era. Serious cooks appreciate the efficiency galley style layout. The powder room is near the back door, which opens to a large deck for out door dining. Three light-filled bedrooms and full bath on the second floor provide ample closet space. A staircase leads to the carpeted third floor. This airy, finished open area has windows at both ends, a skylight and a roof house fan.The finished basement has laundry, full bathroom with walk-in shower, and lots of storage space. This house has been meticulously updated from its 1930 origin while preserving the architectural and decorative details of these desirable area homes. The double deep lot, with two car garage, is fully landscaped with beautiful pollinator-friendly perennial gardens and large shady grassed yard with patio and water feature. The computerized irrigation system keeps the lawn and flower beds at their peak all growing seasons.