54 Straits Rd, Chester, CT 06412

Enjoy the best of both worlds from this custom Colonial prominently set on 6+ acres in a private natural setting yet close to the village. Lovingly built by the current owner in 1983, this unique home offers the perfect balance of traditional architecture with modern home design. A warm and welcoming entrance leads to the family room with a fireplace/wood-stove insert and is perfect for everyday gatherings. The well-appointed kitchen features a comfortable breakfast bar perfect for enjoying morning coffee, cork floors and sliders to a private deck overlooking a private level yard. The light-filled dining room and living room are ideal for entertaining and a half bath completes the first level. Upstairs you will find a spacious primary suite with its own bath and three additional guest bedrooms with a shared bath. Easy access to the full basement and an attached two car garage is perfect for all of your storage needs. Enjoy abundant wildlife and natural plantings from the privacy of the front deck that offers lovely distant views of Gillette’s Castle and the Connecticut River Valley. Just a short walk to the Village explore all Chester has to offer including a variety of great restaurants, a brew pub, art galleries and one of the best Sunday Farmers Markets on the shoreline. Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity…schedule your private showing today and start living the life you’ve dreamed of in historic Chester. Driveway is very steep and not for the “faint of heart”. Sharp turn can limit access for larger vehicles including some emergency vehicles. Limited parking or space to turn around. Seller will not be making any repairs, improvements or changes to the driveway. House is in need of renovation…many original details. The asking price reflects some updates/repairs needed. Seller to have Radon Mitigation System For Air And Water Installed Prior To Closing at seller’s expense. Central Air Is On The First Floor Only…wall units upstairs to be conveyed “as is”. Leased Propane Tank…the propane on-site is used for cooking. Septic was recently pumped and was in good working order at that time…1250 tank. Some newer appliances in kitchen but all appliances to be conveyed in “as is” condition. All Room Sizes Are Approximate. Original Wall-to-Wall Carpeting Throughout Most Of The House…except cork floor in kitchen and tile floor in foyer. Some storage shelves in the basement and garage shall convey.