53 Barker Hill Dr, Guilford, CT 06437

ESCAPE TO CONNECTICUT Looking for a year-round home or weekend getaway, this 4-bedroom, 2 full bath cape cod style home sits on a 1-acre lot within a desirable cul-de-sac neighborhood, south of Route 1. Surrounded by woods, a nature lover's haven, this home offers plenty of natural light and hardwood floors throughout. As you enter the front door, the living room to the left opens into the dining room which leads to the kitchen and sunroom. A fireplace with a wood-burning insert provides a warm and comfortable gathering space and three mini split systems provide cooling during the summer months. There are two bedrooms and a full bath with tub/shower combination on the first floor and two additional bedrooms, including the primary, and a full bath with shower on the second level. The sunroom features shiplap, a vaulted ceiling with skylights and walls of glass allowing wonderful views of the private backyard setting and occasional visits from the wildlife that share the woods. The lower level is partially finished and offers a recreation room, laundry area and storage space. Glass sliders off the dining area and sunroom open to an expansive wood deck, another ideal spot to enjoy your morning cup of coffee or afternoon drink, all while taking in the natural surroundings. Conveniently located with easy access to commuter routes and train and only minutes to the historic Guilford Green where you'll enjoy a variety of shops, restaurants, fairgrounds, the town beach and marina. Detached 2-car garage with electric opener offers additional storage space. Generator transfer switch. Partially finished lower level offers an additional 480 SF of space. In addition to the 3 mini split systems, there is central A/C on the main level and lower level. The Westwoods trail system is the largest recreational area for hiking in Guilford. Westwoods contains 39 miles of trails on 1,200 acres. It contains a wide diversity of fascinating natural formations such as cave structures, water falls, salt and fresh water marshes, inland tidal lake, carved rock sculptures and rock formations. Westwoods is a large area near the center of Guilford, Connecticut that is heavily wooded, and has extensive hiking trails.