Hosted by Wendy Ryan

Directions: Highland Avenue to Rowayton Woods Drive South

Offered at $385,000.   This pristine unit with over 1400 sq. ft. includes private entrance off lush garden setting.  Newly painted with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, built-in shelving, crown molding and sliders onto large sunny deck.  Spacious closets throughout and separate storage unit. Complex offers pool, tennis and walk to train.

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A two story entryway welcomes you into a large foyer.  Off the main entrance is a step down Living Room with 10 foot ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors a bay window making it bright and open.  On the other side of the foyer is a Library with hardwood floors, fireplace and abundant built-ins.  As you make your way through the entryway, there is an updated Powder Room with decorative sink and granite countertop for guests.  The generous Dining Room is conveniently situated between the living room and kitchen which features hardwood floors, custom millwork and a bay window.  A great space for entertaining family and friends.   The eat-in Kitchen which opens up to a Great Room has maple cabinets and Corian countertops with tile flooring.  The kitchen features stainless appliances including Viking gas cooktop, sub zero refrigerator and double ovens.  The Great Room is spacious with vaulted ceilings, picture window, wood accent beams and French doors leading to the pool and secluded backyard.  The great room flows into the Family Room which also boasts vaulted ceiling, hardwood floors and picture window with a soaring floor to ceiling gas fireplace.  Off the family room is a staircase leading up to a large bedroom with skylights, a full bath and two walk in closets.

The front staircase leads to the second story which features a wide open landing with windows allowing lots of sunlight to flood the space. The upstairs has hardwood floors throughout.  At the top of the stairs, the wrap around hallway leads you to the Master Suite featuring high ceilings, hardwood floors, walk-in closet and Master Bath.  The updated Bath features a whirlpool tub, linen closet, large walk-in shower and granite countertops.  Upstairs also has three additional large bedrooms with hardwood floors and double closets with built-ins.  There is also a generous sized full bath with linen closet, white tiles throughout and Corian countertop.

The home also has a full basement with full bath and wet bar which can be accessed through Bilco doors that lead to the pool.

Outside features a beautiful private setting for the in-ground  pool, with expansive slate patio for entertaining.   Off the pool deck is a secondary patio which leads to your personal paddle court and side yard for a swing set or trampoline. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The first floor offers the perfect mix of sophisticated living with crown and picture moldings throughout, hardwood floors and a well thought out floor plan. To the left of the entrance is a gracious formal living room complete with oversized windows letting in an abundance of sunlight and a classic stone fireplace finished with a custom detailed mantle. To the right of the foyer is an inviting formal dining room with two large floor to ceiling windows and an abundance of molding including chairs rails and picture moldings. A large centered chandelier completes this exquisite room.

Conveniently located off the dining room is a perfectly updated eat-in-kitchen complete with all the expected amenities; granite counter tops, abundance of new cabinetry, two large bay windows overlooking the back yard and patio (one above the kitchen sink, another adjacent to the kitchen table) and large double sinks.  The kitchen opens up into a more casual family room immersed in natural light by windows and two doorways leading outside. The family room includes the second fireplace complete with a dark maple custom mantle. A spacious laundry room, half bath and entrance from the garage complete the first level.

Up a short stairway from the family room, you will find a private nanny or in-law suite completely separated from the rest of the house located above the garage. This oversized suite includes a full bathroom, large closet space, hardwood floors and yet another bright bay window.

Take the wide, center hall stairway upstairs to the perfectly proportioned second level where there are four generously proportioned bedrooms filled with natural light and an abundance of closet space. The expansive master suite includes a huge, recently updated full bath with large soaking tub, oversized glass shower and magnificent carerra marble double vanity. The master is complete with a spacious walk-in closet with a plethora of drawers, hanging space and cabinets. Off of the master you will find an unexpected surprise in a sizable commuter dressing room and/or office. This practical space gives a multitude of options depending on your personal needs.

Down the second floor hallway from the master suite are two bedrooms overlooking the tranquil gardens throughout the property and one overlooks the picturesque in-ground pool. All of these unique bedrooms are perfectly proportioned complete with large storage closets. A generous full bath finishes off the second floor.

The outdoor space of this home encompasses all the luxuries that one looks for in a home. The extensive blue stone terrace stretched from one end of the home to the other and is ideal for entertaining, grilling and much more. The newly restored       masonry leads you up to a virtual oasis complete with an in-ground pool, cabana and private deck space entirely surrounded by manicured gardens and landscape.

Located in a quiet, 1-acre zoned neighborhood, this property offers the best of both worlds. It encompassed all the tranquil pleasures sought after in a home as well as the convenience  of being minutes away from all Darien shopping, restaurants and     transportation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n