2486 Congress St

Enter through impressive stone pillars and iron gates and arrive at this beautifully landscaped, private property on 1.68 low maintenance, manicured acres in prestigious lower Greenfield Hill. Bucolic and sophisticated, this home is located only 7 minutes from the bustling downtown area & main train station, and is only a 60 min drive to NYC. A true Connecticut classic, this stone & clapboard Cape Cod style home is well designed & solidly built and features wonderful light, great flow, a flex floor plan, hardwood flooring & modern updates. The first floor features formal and informal rooms, including a large living room with a wood burning fireplace with new gas logs & a glass door to a private side patio great for entertaining and enjoying the beautiful grounds. The dining room is oversized and features hardwood flooring and raised paneling. The kitchen is sunny and updated with stainless steel appliances, a large dining area w/Vermont Casting stove, and walls of windows & French doors overlooking the expansive rear yard with patio w/stone walls surround. Also on the main floor is a large bedroom, family room or large home office with hardwood flooring, and a full bathroom. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms w/deep closets, a home office & full bathroom. The lower level features two large areas great for more entertaining space (or another office or home gym) & an oversized storage room w/built in work bench & laundry area. See expansive list of updates since purchase.