182 Ives Street, Hamden, CT 06518

A peaceful retreat with an artist studio amidst a bucolic 12+ mostly wooded acres, yet less than 15 minutes from downtown New Haven and walking distance to Sleeping Giant State Park. This historic property of brick construction with slate roof and blue stone patio provides a unique opportunity. Originally part of a 160 acre estate, the parcel sits up on top of a hill with great views, at the end of a 1/2 mile private driveway. The spacious 4 bedroom, 3 bath home has a flexible layout with an artist studio, in-law, or home office option. On the main floor there is a sizable and bright living/dining space with a Finnish soapstone Tulikivi wood burning stove. A glass door leads to an adjacent bluestone patio and brownstone terraces overlooking a 20’x40’ in-ground pool. An L-shaped kitchen opens to a breakfast room with a large pantry and white marble floor. Also on the main floor, off the generous size entry hall, a private bedroom with a full bath is located. Attached to the main house is a spacious studio wing accessed by either a long corridor or separate entry. It is a large, open room with cathedral ceiling and built-ins, full bath and access to a small blue stone patio. Upstairs has three bedrooms and a full bath. The master bedroom has a small fireplace, a large dressing room and a walk-in closet. Additionally, there are two bedrooms with walk-in closets. Hardwood floors, tiled kitchen & white marble breakfast room. Owner/agent. * Highest and best offers by Wed. 5/4, 8pm* Options for the property at 182 Ives St. The 12.37 parcel 182 Ives Street, Hamden, CT includes 10.2 acres classified as Qualified Forestland under Connecticut PA 490 tax exemption. A 2010 Forest Management Conservation Activity Plan / Forest Stewardship Plan prepared by a professionally licensed forester has been implemented in conjunction with a NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) grant. Significant improvements include eradication of invasive species, culling of forest land and the creation of a pollinator meadow. The PA 490 status links the Ives property to a Waterford 32.2 acre property. This arrangement reduces the taxation of the 182 Ives St. property approximately $3,000 - $4,000/year. The property at 182 Ives St. can be purchased together with the Waterford 32.2 acre property at 140 R Oil Mill Rd. Road. Please, inquire for further details. Waterford: 140 R Oil Mill Rd. Road. 32.2 acres of land between Butlertown Road and I 395 includes Qualified Forestland under Connecticut PA 490 tax exemption. Current tax approx. $650. A 2010 Forest Management Conservation Activity Plan / Forest Stewardship Plan prepared by a professionally licensed forester is yet to be enacted. Also a viable option for 182 Ives St. is development, permitted under current Hamden zoning regulations.