557 S Meriden Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410

Welcome to this vintage style, 1950's cape! Full of charm & upgrades! One of Cheshire's favorite "drive by" homes! It boasts an historic erratic rock that is a significant part of the earth's glacial era as is highlighted in "Images of Cheshire". The main level boasts a fabulous 32' open floor plan, a combination LR & DR w/wide board pegged flooring & a FP w/a wood burning stove insert! Enjoy the beautifully remodeled/updated kitchen, granite counter tops, breakfast bar, S.S. appliances, HW floor & recessed lighting. Access from the kit. to the heated breezeway w/slate flooring/French doors to deck & gardens. 1st floor offers a 1/2 bath & shared 1st floor laundry. 1st fl. FR leads to a 34' seasonal porch, ready to host your summer breakfasts, lunches, picnics, guests & more. It boasts pegged beams, a cathedral ceiling, a slate floor & access to the pvt. rear yard. 2nd floor features a primary BR w/direct access to a spacious dual entry closet! Add 2 add'l BR's, & a full bath w/a jet tub & tile surround. Pull down attic, all house fan, traditional wood shingle roof, 1-car attached gar. And a bonus...a detached multi-car garage that can accommodate up to 4 vehicles, plus snowmobiles, motorcycles, bikes, & all your garden items! This garage offers a 2nd level floored storage area. A fabulous pvt. 1.58-acre level lot w/a large deck, garden area, substantial fencing, above ground pool & two detached sheds. Charm & character prevail! It can be yours! A must see.

If a casual country lifestyle is part of your "must have" home environment and if you collect antiques or have hobbies and love to entertain, this home can accommodate it all. If gardening is your passion, the large level fenced yard with mature landscaping will be a plus for your green thumb. If you have pets that enjoy the outdoors, this is the yard for them! Enjoy the above ground pool, fire pit, relax in a private yard setting, and plan your recreational activities. This is a home with a distinct and appealing personality for sure. There is plenty of paved parking for family and guests. Nearby convenient "pick your own" is at the local orchards which adds to the country lifestyle. Commuting is conveniently accessible and access to downtown Cheshire and nearby Meriden, Southington and Wallingford is just minutes away. Boiler, water heater, DW and microwave are recent upgrades.