40 Hewlett St, Waterbury, CT 06710

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and influenced by the Craftsman period, this colonial has been thoughtfully and tastefully renovated, and is beautifully appointed with period pieces.The large entry foyer with french doors welcomes your guests to a reception area and into the formal living room, with an impressive fireplace with exquisite architectural details, all done in Cyprus. Pocket doors lead you into a generously sized formal dining room with a second fireplace, leaded glass built-in hutch and cozy window seat. Enjoy a view of the formal gardens from the built-in window seat, the perfect perch for you or your pet. Service your guests from the authentically restored butler's pantry with wet bar and attractive glass front cupboards. The eat-in-kitchen, also restored, offers honed soapstone counters, a "cold" room (which could easily convert to a mudroom), and period-appropriate wall cabinetry. A guest powder room completes this floor. A graceful staircase and generous landing lead you up the second level, home to 4 amply sized bedrooms, all offering good closet storage, some with walkin closets and balcony access. Balancing the top of the stairs are "his" and "her" built-in linen presses. The big surprise on this level are the two "hidden" fireplaces that can be reclaimed with little effort. A full bath, with period renovations services this floor. Another graceful staircase leads you to the third level, which offers a large "maids" quarters, currently used as a den with multiple closets and several "under eves" walk-in storage spaces. Outdoor living and entertaining spaces abound, with the large 38 x 10 covered front porch, complete with seating for 6 and privacy and sun protection window treatments. The rear yard, is a study in landscape architecture with pathways through formal gardens and trellis', a peaceful waterfall, and stocked koi pond. A seating area, carved out from the luscious plantings offers a great view of the gardens and waterfall. The yard is very quiet and offers a relaxing and spa-like setting, but could easily be converted to grass to suit other tastes. When you walk in to this home you will be embraced by it's beauty. A lovely flow through the rooms, and tall ceilings provide the perfect ambiance for gracious entertaining. Generously proportioned rooms and landings give the home a very open feel, yet with separate defined spaces. This truly extraordinary home is competitively priced at $239