51 Picketts Ridge Rd, Redding, CT 06896

Looking for a mini-retreat? Here it is: easy-living Ranch with inground pool and lovely, private property. Excellent floorplan flow inc living room with stone fireplace & built-ins, light & bright eat-in kitchen with island, dining room with French doors opening to the deck overlooking the pool & backyard, and the family room with vaulted ceiling & skylights...wonderful spaces for day-to-day living in every season. Three bedrooms, two full baths, and the spacious screen porch off of the family room complete the main level. The walk-out lower level inc the second family room, opening to the patio, and the third full bath. The inground pool is surrounded by lovely and level property, plenty of sun and open space for gardening and playing. Hardwoods floor thru-out the main level. Newer septic. Newer roof and boiler. Redding is the best-kept secret in Fairfield County ~ award-winning, small-scale school system, especially wonderful right now ~ the iconic Mark Twain Library (google The Pudd'nhead Festival), these days providing virtual programs for every age ~ priceless New Pond Farm ~ Topstone Park w/canoeing, kayaking, hiking trails & swimming ~ two State Parks ~ organic farms ~ two meditation centers and, best of all, an active and engaged community. Easy SW commute, 10-15 min to endless shopping/restaurants/entertainment, and 20 minutes to the Merritt Pkwy & Westport beaches. Come back to nature in a delightful town.