83 Locust Hill Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Downtown charmer ticks all the boxes. Space, Seclusion and Style. With 2677 sq ft of space, this expanded Cape Cod offers a renovated kitchen with high end appliances, a large master suite, two further bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms set on 0.41 acres within walking distance of town and train. This character-filled home began life in 1910 but has been expanded and updated in 2007 for modern living. Central air, Zoned heating, Thermopane Windows, Upper level laundry and a large open plan eat-in kitchen are just some of the features which will enhance your lifestyle. Enjoy morning coffee on the east-facing deck and sundowners while grilling on the stone patio. The main floor offers an easy flow for entertaining. It has a fabulous open kitchen with John Boos Butcher block island, black honed-granite countertops, breakfast nook, white cabinets and subway tiles, a Subzero fridge freezer, Dynasty gas range, Viking wall oven and microwave and a new Asko dishwasher(2019). There is a formal living room with beautiful original wood flooring, a cozy family room with fireplace, custom built-ins and windows facing east and west. A formal dining room opens to a dry bar drinks station with wine fridge and a sunroom/office/yoga space with 270 degree views of nature. A guest half-bath with beautiful historical brick detail completes the main floor. Upstairs a large master suite has a walk in closet, an ensuite bathroom with soaker tub and glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and double vanity.

There are two further bedrooms and a family bathroom with shower. A convenient second-floor laundry room with new washer(2017) and dryer(2018) means more time for relaxing. There is a full, dry, unfinished basement with plenty of storage. Outside there is a one-car detached garage with a workshop/bicycle shed and driveway parking for four cars. A professionally-landscaped perennial garden provides privacy and lots of chilling-out spaces. There is an underground sprinkler system all nestled within a classic stone wall and white picket fence. Close to Darien train station, downtown bars and restaurants and a stone's throw from Tokeneke School, this move-in ready home is waiting for you to give it your fairytale ending.