34 Sycamore Dr, Durham, CT 06422

Young and well maintained, this standout 4 bedroom Colonial offers a rare neighborhood_name retreat on a cul-de-sac dotted with fine homes. Every inch of its 3414 square feet flows with well-intentioned family spaces with conveniences such as first floor laundry room and 4 pretty bathrooms (3 full). The newly painted interior is bright and open with lots of large windows, shining hardwood floors and two staircases. The main level pairs tradition and taste with the perfect family room with fireplace open to the kitchen and grand dining room. Just beyond the foyer is a large living room with adjacent office and full bath. This area can also be used as a large master suite or in-law suite. The large eat-in kitchen wants for nothing with gorgeous granite, stainless appliances, and rich cabinetry and the large prep island and breakfast bar offers generous space to launch that new recipe. The second floor landing doubles as a fabulous stair-top loft for lazy moments, leading to 4 large bedrooms including the giant bonus room. Outside, the well landscaped 3.16 acre lot affords privacy and recreation. Bordered by 152 acres of protected state forest land, this home claims Field Forest as its backdrop ripe for nature walks. Meanwhile, the driveway is level and ready for family basketball and bicycles. Close to everything, this property also features central air, front porch, large rear deck, full basement and attached 2 car garage all in Regional School District 13 Neighborhood Description Regional School District 13 encompasses 6 separate schools that together celebrate a school community culture based on its Core Ethical Values: respect, responsibility, honesty, kindness and courage. For grades K-8, RSD 13 offers 2 wonderful program options. The Contemporary Program is a comprehensive educational program that addresses the needs of the whole child emphasizing the following areas in every classroom: cognitive, language, social/emotional, and motor skills in a single grade per classroom setting. The Integrated Day Program is a child-centered, project-based, arts-integrated, developmental program with multiage classrooms from grades one through four, fostering the individual learning styles of each student. This structure also fosters peer mentoring and cooperative learning opportunities. John Lyman School (K-4) is also a HOT (Higher Order Thinking) School, focused on strong arts, arts integration, and democratic process.