32 Hansen Rd, Canterbury, CT 06331

Peaceful, private paradise located in a quiet corner of Canterbury, Connecticut, but minutes from restaurants, stores and the necessities of life. This post and beam contemporary cape style home sits on eighteen (18) acres - open, wooded, rocky and also encompassing an expansive beaver pond brimming with wildlife and waterlilies. Some fenced pasture and multiple outbuildings will accommodate poultry and/or livestock. Ideal as an artist’s retreat, hobby farm, or family compound, this property will suit many different needs and is a nature lover’s dream. The three-bay garage with loft storage is an added bonus, and a place to house the vehicles. The house features 3 or 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, an upstairs master suite and an in-law or guest area with a separate entrance and kitchenette. The open floor plan kitchen offers stainless appliances and granite countertops, with seating for casual dining and plenty of space for a table and chairs. The living room has a cathedral ceiling and features a massive brick fireplace currently with an inset wood stove for greater efficiency. In the basement, a large entertaining space on one side and a long workbench on the other provide for games, hobbies, crafts and countless other options, even a possible home theater. A dual oil and wood-burning furnace gives the owner heating options as well. Outside, perennial gardens and mature landscaping bloom with color and entice with scent from spring through fall, while space remains to expand and embellish these for the avid gardener. The covered back porch looks out over the pond, adds outdoor entertaining space, and offers access to a deck and above ground swimming pool. Recent improvement to the property include having electrical service wires relocated underground and a Mitsubishi air conditioning unit installed in the upstairs master suite. Just 30 minutes drive to Willimantic or Putnam, 45 minutes to Storrs, and an hour or less to either Hartford or Providence, RI makes the location of this property ideal for the commuter who wants a relaxing respite from a stressful work life, without adding more time in the car than necessary. For more information, or to schedule a visit to see this property, since a drive-by is not an option (it is truly a private location), please call or text 860-771-9713. If you love nature and cherish peace and privacy, you owe it to yourself to see this special place and all it has to offer.