About the Home
Quiet side of N Benson. Adorable cottage w/ charm and intimate spaces thruout. Large LR/DR combo w/vintage features & wood burning stove, granite kit w/breakfast area & sliders overlooking lush & prolific gardens & inground pool. 1st fl MBR suite w/1/2 bath, upstairs sitting rm w skylight & built ins open to 2 gabled BRs. Central A/C. Gas heat. Property is secluded, ringed with trees, yet has open and private lawn featuring a charming vintage barn. This is a little piece of Vermont in Connecticut steps from Osborn Hill and a short bike ride to to Samp Mortar Lake. Very special property which has been loved and treasured by the owner who has tended her exquisite gardens for decades. This house is for those who want character & charm.
Rooms & Interior
Room Details
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Living Room (Main Level)
Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Main Level)
Partial Bath
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Wall/Wall Carpet
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Eat In Kitchen (Main Level)
Bay/Bow Window, Dining Area, Granite Counters, Slate Floor, Sliders, Stone Floor
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Bedroom (Upper Level)
Built-Ins, Skylight, Wall/Wall Carpet
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Living Room (Main Level)
Ceiling Fan, Dining Area, Hardwood Floor
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Primary Bedroom (Main Level)
Partial Bath
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Other Rooms
Foyer, Laundry room, Sitting room
Home Features
Heating
- Heating: hot air
- Heat fuel type: natural gas
Appliances
- Cook top
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Wall oven
- Washer
Property Details
Swimming Pool
- In ground pool
- Safety fence
- Vinyl
Waterfront
- Beach rights
- Water community
Lot Details
- Lot surface: 0.33 acres
- Level lot
- Treed
- Fence - partial
Utilities
- Water: public water connected
- Sewage: pub. sewer connected
Near-by Amenities
- Golf course
- Health club
- Library
- Medical facilities
- Park
- Playground/tot lot
Construction Details
- Style
- cape cod, cottage
- Construction year
- 1950
- Exterior Siding
- wood
- Foundation
- concrete
- Roof
- asphalt shingle
Area & Town
This home is located in University neighborhood, in the town of Fairfield.
- $800K med. price
- 30 homes for sale
- $900K med. price
- 138 homes for sale
Finance & Listing Info
| Status |
Closed |
| Listing date |
April 26, 2017 |
| Closed date |
July 27, 2017 |
| Days on market |
92 days |
| List price |
$ 409,000 |
| Close price |
$ 405,000 |
| Sale-to-list ratio |
99% |
| Tax amount |
$ 8,368 |
| Tax year |
july 2017-june 2018 |
| MLS ID |
#99182438 |
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