18 York Rd, Chaplin, CT 06235

Your own Private oasis! Privately situated at the end of a country cul de sac, 8+ acres of picturesque pasture surrounded by over a hundred acres of Federal Land and Mansfield Hollow State Park. All this serenity yet 10 minutes To UConn, ECSU and even closer to major shopping. Mansfield Hollow offers hiking, fishing and kayaking. For horse and other animal lovers there are two shed row style horse barns, each with 3 matted stalls, adjacent to the 100'X90' riding ring. The 8 acre property is a pleasing mix; several acres of sunny fields bounded by stone walls, a lovely open lawn and surrounding woodland. The owner has recently renovated most everything in the house. The roof is only 6 years old and there are two NEW Mitsubishi mini splits that do both heating and cooling. For even greater energy savings, The house has just been fitted with $5K worth of custom blinds. The back of the house has been sited to the south and enjoys the benefit of 10' of passive solar construction off the kitchen. A 30 foot window catches the sunlight and offers a panoramic view of a fascinating nature shows, changing on a daily basis. Enjoy wild turkeys, deer and more. To add even more ambiance, the living room centers around a charming stone fireplace with insert. This house was ahead of its time in terms of modern, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings further enhancing the light and airy feel.