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The best value in town, this one-of-a-kind, custom colonial sits on the sunny, corner lot of the alluring Blueridge Estates community w/ sidewalk lining the whole street of other fine homes. Feel at home straight away as you enter the broad, circular driveway up to the well-landscaped exterior w/ enchanting tower entrance, gazebo, & pergola, accenting the abundant curb appeal. The expansive 3,281sqft floor plan is elegantly designed for modern living & positively flooded w/ natural light from the many French doors & skylights. Chefs will delight at the amazing kitchen w/ endless storage & granite-countertop prep space, 2...

Come see this spectacular Colonial nestled in a lovely section of Milford. Inside you are greeted by high vaulted ceilings and an impressive entry foyer. The 1st floor features include a well-equipped remodeled kitchen with granite island and counter tops, radiant floor heat, high end appliances including a Wolf Gas Range, farm sink, chef’s faucet, garden window & much more. Then you have an oversized living room with new stone surround fireplace with Bluestone hearth and custom wood-stained mantel, formal dining room, a family room and a brand-new spacious cedar lined mud room with cubbies providing extra storage. The open floor plan...

Oronoke Forest Is a hidden gem! A gated community with a swimming pool, tennis, a club house and direct access to acres and acres of hiking trails! This "Gleneagle" unit boasts soaring ceilings and gorgeous, hardwood floors! The main level has been freshly painted and the wood burning fireplace has been revamped for a very current look. Enjoy all new appliances in the kitchen that opens up to a pretty dining room. Sliders take you out to a peaceful deck that is plumbed for gas, great for summer cook-outs! An additional room on this floor is flanked by storage and a wet bar. It can be used as a sunny office or a TV room Upstairs is a very...

It’s love at first sight w/ this warm & infinitely charming Westville colonial, cherished by the current family for 55 years! From the sidewalks that line this peaceful street, the home is set apart by its brick-accented, arched portico & stucco exterior, reminiscent of an English cottage. Facing South-West, the interior is bathed in natural light, reflecting off the pristinely-preserved HW floors, flowing throughout all 3 spacious levels. Original woodwork, built-ins, & fixtures can also be found throughout the nearly 3,000sqft of living space, which includes 6 bedrooms & 3.5 bathrooms. The front-to-back living room features...

A plentiful place by the park, this eye-catching, 3,099sqft colonial revival, circa 1916, sits on a sunny, south-facing corner lot in the Edgewood neighborhood of New Haven. Character & charm are the hallmark of this extraordinary, 5/6BR, 2.5BA home w/ its high ceilings & gleaming HW floors adorning all 3 levels. Appealing aesthetics of an elegant era to enjoy at every turn, such as in the front-to-back living room w/ mantled fireplace, built-ins, & 2 sets of French doors to a brilliant sun room. French doors from the center hall foyer also lead into the substantial dining room w/ 2 handsome hutches built-in. The kitchen is large...