21 Maple Avenue, East Haddam, CT 06423

Step into timeless charm with this enchanting antique home that feels straight out of a fairytale. Lovingly preserved and full of character, this picturesque property is tucked away on a tranquil country road, just moments from the scenic Connecticut River, Salmon River boat launch, historic East Haddam Village, and the renowned Goodspeed Opera House. The first floor offers a graceful, seamless flow with a generous living room, sun-drenched sunroom featuring cathedral ceilings and a cozy gas fireplace, formal dining room, inviting den, convenient laundry room, and a beautifully updated full bath with a classic clawfoot tub. Upstairs, you'll find four well-appointed bedrooms and a finished, heated walk-up attic offering versatile additional living space. Recent upgrades include a full exterior repaint in 2019, a newer roof with a 50-year warranty, updated heating and hot water systems, a new oil tank, 200-amp electrical service with a whole-house backup generator, and brand-new central air and mini-split systems for year-round comfort. Relax on the charming covered side porch and take in the peaceful ambiance of the countryside with seasonal views of the Connecticut River. This is more than a home, it's a story waiting to be lived. This 1.77 acre lot has a natural boundary in the tree line to the west, south, and east of the property. To the southeast, a meadow sprawls behind the property. A treasure for aspiring or seasoned gardeners. The current owners have planted hundreds of perennial flowers, raspberry bushes, vegetables, and some twenty trees on the property. These include Dogwoods, Crab Apple, Eastern Redbud, Magnolias, as well as hearty Blue Spruce and Eastern White Pine, a Weeping Willow, and regionally unique plantings like Mimosa, Crepe Myrtle, Franklinia, a hybrid Japanese Cherry Blossom tree, and others, all young and happily growing. There are decades-old Pear, Cherry Blossom, Japanese Maples, Maples, Catalpas, and other arboreal delights.