16 Franklins Way, Guilford, CT 06437

Spectacular coastal compound! This sun-filled, 2004 stand out colonial estate situated on 4 parklike acres with gunite pool, bordering a pond, hidden behind mature trees, with a circular parking courtyard on a sleepy cul-de-sac is minutes to Guilford & Madison's treasures of hiking trails, beaches, restaurants and award-winning town greens. Beautifully presented w/a floor plan that includes a grand 2-story foyer opening to the chef's kitchen, family room with a fireplace, formal dining room and library (with built-ins & bay window). A mudroom with ample storage & laundry area w/a 1/2 bath off the patio are useful for entering from the side deck after a swim in the pool, a day at the beach, gardening or ice skating on the pond. A 2nd powder room off the dining room and sunny den complete 1st floor. Wonderful detail & gracious scale found throughout this home. The upper level includes 4 spacious bedrooms, including a master suite with a large walk-in closet, and spa-like bathroom. A separate staircase and large room with en-suite bath could be used as the 5th bedroom, office, or Au Pair/In-Law suite. The attic was transformed into a magical playroom. The heated gunite pool is surrounded by a beautifully landscaped patio area. C/Air, C/Vac, irrigation system & gen. hook-up. 3-car garage. A large exercise room in the lower level. Two hours from NYC, Boston, ~ easy commute up I-95.