319 Ridgewood Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107

Presenting over an acre of privacy, this special property located on beautiful Wood Pond is distinguished by park-like grounds and serene water views. The bucolic, picturesque setting with stone walls and tall trees create a country ambiance, yet in truth, the property is just a short drive to West Farms Mall and the popular shops and restaurants of West Hartford Center. In addition, ownership of this property offers membership eligibility in the Woodridge Lake Association. Amenities include swimming, sailing, fishing and skating. Enjoy all the conveniences of an in-town location with all of the advantages of a lake community lifestyle. Designed by Noriss Prentice, this quality built cape with a white washed brick front offers front and back stairs, over 3000 square feet of living space, nine rooms, a newly redesigned kitchen with quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and an open bar area, three generously proportioned bedrooms and two-and-one-half baths. The quality craftsmanship and details of yesteryear including custom built-ins and lovely wood moldings have been carefully preserved throughout this tastefully renovated home. A spectacular addition "great room" was custom designed as a music studio with sensitivity to the original architecture of the home. This dramatic room features a vaulted ceiling, lovely hardwood floors, a wall of glass with upper transom windows, beautiful moldings and a wet bar. French doors open to a new deck. A charming new breakfast room was also included in this recent renovation. This well-built home also includes updated mechanicals, a newly rebuilt chimney, thermo-pane windows, security, and irrigation system. 2023 saw the addition of a high efficiency natural gas heating system, a new dual fuel professional oven / range, gas fireplace, a 50A Level II ChargePoint Smart Charger in the garage, and new roof and gutters / gutter guards for the entire home. Outside the home is surrounded by gardens and extensive stonework with a patio overlooking the water. The lawn and gardens have seen substantial improvement since 2017 with an extensive garden, lawn, and frontage transformation, regrading, and addition of in-ground irrigation. There is an invisible fence and a large play area for the dog lovers. Step inside this warm, inviting home into a front foyer that offers access to the formal living and dining rooms. A turned stair ascends to the second floor. The formal living room features a bay window that overlooks lovely pond views. This room also includes two walls of built-in shelves and a fireplace with a traditional mantel. The formal dining room features wainscoting and refinished hard wood floors. The well-designed kitchen offers an abundance of cherry cabinets and new quartz counters. A breakfast room addition includes a bay window that overlooks scenic pond views. A back door opens to the wrap-around deck. The great room, located on the first floor, is currently shown as an entertainment room, is also ideal for use as a music room or performing area, a yoga or exercise studio, or an art studio. An office with built-in shelves serving as a first floor laundry and and a remodeled half-bath round out the main floor. The second floor includes a master bedroom that offers built-in drawers and a new custom master bath that features a large glass shower, freestanding tub, and double sink vanity. A guest bedroom also offers built-in drawers. Both rooms overlook beautiful pond views. This level also offers a full remodeled guest bath with a jacuzzi tub. There is a cozy third bedroom with numerous built ins that is accessed from the back stairs. The walk-out finished lower level features a paneled family room with carpeting and an oversized fireplace. The stone hearth includes an authentic dinosaur fossil footprint. The lower level also includes expansive storage space under the kitchen and great room.