8 Bridle Path Trl, Newtown, CT 06470

From the elegant front gates, down the forested lane, past the babbling brook, to the sun-drenched, sprawling estate! Truly, a must-see home! It's all been done for you here; just move-in, relax, and enjoy 7 acres of nature, bordered on 2 sides by protected Newtown property. This home has been upgraded in almost every way and made ultra energy efficient for ease of maintenance and minimal utility costs. Main house is 4582 sq ft, plus roughly 1500+/- in finished lower level, w/wine storage, exercise room, garage bay for lawn toys, and fabulous game room/bar for kids and adults alike! Separate 627 sq ft apartment over 2 car garage is perfect for a parent, teen, tenant, or home office. Full Solar system! Gated entry, driveway w/sensor alarm. Lovely babbling brook around perimeter of property, complete w/a mulched 1/4 mile walking trail through tranquil woods. Property offers so many unique features; fire pit/sitting area, Trout seasonally in the brook fed from Taunton Lake, Former koi pond, Horseshoe pit, New patio, large entertaining deck w/awning and built-in pizza oven, rebuilt stone walls surrounding property, privacy galore!, irrigation in back yard, enclosed vegetable garden, chicken coop, greenhouse/garden shed, exquisite ornamental trees and plants, and landscape lighting. Main house has 50 year architectural roof, which the owners decided to protect with copper accents after the ice dams of 2011. Copper adorns any areas deemed to be prone to ice damming, so as to allow snow and ice to slide right off. Adds beautiful accents. Additional melt wires are in select areas. The owners also added drainage and water prevention before finishing the basement, by moving water away from the foundation via a series of pipes and sump pump. Radon mitigation is in place for both air and water, w/an additional reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink. Brand new 3.5 ton compressors and high end Rheem 100% efficiency air handlers, make the C/A and heat systems reliable and efficient. Propane for gas cooktop in kitchen. Owners installed full solar panels system, for entire house and apartment electric needs. Electric bills have gone from approx $450/month, to $120/month! Additionally, the installation of an ultra energy efficient electric hot water heater, to replace two older oil fired heaters, reduced oil consumption from approx 1400 gals/year to 700!! Generator hook up is in place. 5+ car garage; 3 attached to main house, 2 under apartment. So private, yet minutes to Stop n Shop, theater, route 25!