This magical light-filled New England 7,945 s.f. "cottage" takes full advantage of its private waterfront location overlooking LIS and a wildlife estuary. Sited in a private community on 1.27 acres with 300' of water frontage provides panoramic water views of sunrises and sunsets from most rooms. A heated swimming pool, two beaches and mooring rights guarantee outdoor pleasures. There is also room for a tennis court. The house was expanded from its original 1912 footprint and fully renovated over 3 years (1987-1990) with the best curated materials including Tischler high impact windows throughout. French doors in the 18' ceilinged living room, dining room and family room all open to a flagstone terrace. The 6+ bedrooms, all but one with ensuite bathrooms, can be accessed by elevator or front and back stairs. There is also a separate handicapped accessible apartment. The impressive, newly renovated kitchen with table sitting up to eight is equipped with top of the line appliances. Privacy, gracious living space and endless recreation possibilities make this special property an ideal retreat. Check floor plans for more details.
Single-familyProperty Type
1914Year Built
1.27 acresLot Size
$931Price/Sq.Ft.
$117/moHOA Dues
5 garage spacesParking
Listed by Margaret Muir• William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Short Beach, located between Farm River State Park and Lighthouse Point Park, is a coastal and residential East Haven neighborhood with a rocky shoreline and pocket beaches. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Short Beach Road and Dutton Avenue area, where corner markets, takeout counters, and seasonal shoreline foot traffic set an unhurried rhythm. Low-slung capes and beach cottages mix with newer rebuilds on narrow lanes that bend toward the water. Shoreline access points and small greens shape daily routines around walks, paddling, and sunset views. The Short Beach Association and its community hall anchor local events and civic life. Salt air, stone seawalls, and marsh edges give the streetscape a distinctly shoreline feel.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Auto garage door opener
Cable available
Elevator
In-law apartment possible with first-floor separate entry
Three fireplaces
Has attic
Nine total rooms
Bedrooms
Six bedrooms
Bathrooms
Seven full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range
Wall oven
Range hood
Sub-Zero refrigerator
Dishwasher
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Main-level laundry room
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Hot air heating (natural gas)
Generator
Exterior features
Stone wall
Patio
Professionally landscaped grounds
Water view
Home design
Single-family home
Direct waterfront on Long Island Sound with beach access, walk-to-water and water views
Asphalt driveway
Parking
Attached and detached garages (total of 5 garages)
Driveway parking
Eight total parking spaces
Construction
Frame construction
Light gray exterior with shingle and wood siding
Asphalt shingle roof
Concrete and stone foundation
Utilities
Public water connected
Public sewer (in street)
Domestic hot water
HOA & community
Homeowners association with annual fee of $1,400
Association fee includes lake/beach access
Electricity and solar
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