600 Hoydens Ln, Fairfield, CT 06824

Paradise on the hill! This is a rare opportunity to bring your dream home to life and own a piece of Fairfield history. This property has been in the same family for generations, and includes an 1800's home with 3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms and beautiful vintage detail, PLUS a 1920's cottage with fireplaced living room, kitchen, walk-in closet and full bathroom. Wide-mouth fireplaces, wide-board floors, and antique hardware are just some of the beautifully preserved elements of this special property, which includes a 3-car garage and lush grounds with a mixture of stone walls, cleared lawn, plantings, and woodlands. Over 2 acres in a neighborhood we think is one of Fairfield's best kept secrets, Hoydens Hill! With open space, nature trails, golf course, ball field, and some of the most unique and beautiful properties in town. Benefit from the beauty of Greenfield Hill but with the added convenience of being WALKABLE to Barcelona wine bar, just minutes to Black Rock Turnpike shopping and dining, and just over 10 minutes to the train! This property does need some imagination and love, so no FHA loans and cash buyers preferred, but WOW could this be absolutely breathtaking with a little imagination! This is an as-is sale. Buyers and agents, please do your due diligence regarding the cottage, additions, pool site, and any other building, zoning, or conservation questions. The main house is approximately 2500 square feet and offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The cottage is approximately 540 square feet (720 with screened porch) and offers a studio style living space, kitchen, walk-in closet and full bathroom with shower. Important Dates: Main home built (1834), Cottage constructed (1920), main house family room and master suite added (1920), New roof installed on main house (2004), Main house kitchen, master suite repainted (2018), New well pump installed for cottage with new pvc approx.. 90 feet (2018), Replaced copper water line on exterior wall of cottage and insulated to prevent freezing (2018), Cottage kitchen, interior trim, and porch repainted (2019). There is one well for the property and two septic systems. Water is available, however the service from Aquarion would need to be brought down the street before connecting and would be more cost effective if multiple property owners shared the expense. Buyers/Agents may notice the property to the LEFT of this is being developed: 630 & 640 Hoydens Lane (abut this property) have recently been purchased by a builder and 1-2 new homes will be constructed on those 2 lots. The lot BEHIND 600 Hoydens Lane is 562 Hoydens Lane and is a legal building lot currently under deposit.