An absolute gem in every way! Vintage craftsmanship & character perfectly balance with modern-day efficiencies & updates throughout. Located equidistant from Post Rd & beach (.6 miles), simply walk out your front door to train, water & town within minutes. The home's outdoor amenities are as coveted as its interior, with bluestone patio, deck, firepit, 2-car garage & fenced in yard with lush, mature landscape. Once inside, the inviting floorplan allows for a flexible flow, with private & open spaces on all 3 finished levels. Enter a charming glass-enclosed portico to a living/sitting room with built-in bookshelves leading to a separate playroom/office. Just steps to your gleaming white, spacious kitchen with new stainless appliances, Carrara marble tops, island with seating & study area. Open to dining & family room, this room spans the entire back of the home with gas fireplace, wet-bar with wine fridge. Stylish, luxe half bath with grass-cloth wall covering & mudroom with built-ins complete the 1st floor. The master suite also spans the rear of the home featuring a spa-like master bath with Carrara tile, frameless glass, oversized shower, free-standing tub, Carrara-topped double vanity & spacious walk-in closet. Three additional bedrooms, laundry room, full bath & walk-up attic access on 2nd floor. The lower level great room & craft area rarely found in this vintage are a favorite & lead to amazing, dry, abundant storage areas. You won't want to leave!
Updates include: fresh paint, fire-pit, new refrigerator, new wine fridge, new cooktop, new dishwasher, new Carrara tops in kitchen, bluestone patio and landscaping surrounding, sprinkler system, 2014 fence. Garage includes amazing built-in storage racks. Lower level refrigerator pretty young and stays with the home. All built-in storage racks in finished storage area stay with home. The gas heating system was installed in 2013. Inquire with listing agent for furniture that can be purchased.
Single-familyProperty Type
1924Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$829Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Denise Walsh• William Raveis Real Estate
Listed by Jessica Walsh• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Libby Tritschler• William Raveis Real Estate
Bought with Al Filippone• William Raveis Real Estate
Source:Smart MLS #170003507
Redfin Estimate
$2,201,836
$1.0M since sold in November 2017$36K since August
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This home's estimate is 43.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.53M) of 6 comparable homes.
The best of both worlds! Charm and character of a vintage colonial with today’s modern conveniences. Expansive addition."Not a drive by" Newly landscaped fenced yard with deck 2 1/2 blocks from the beach on coveted street with private beach rights. (or walk to town) Newer kitchen with marble counters, SS Appliances and Island flows to spacious Family Room with FPl. Conveniently located mud room. Open floor plan perfect for comfortable living or entertaining. Master Bedroom Suite with walk in closet w/built ins, Carrara Marble Shower, elegant soaking tub and heated floor. New partially finished basement. New in 2013 Gas heating system. Walk up attic with abundant storage. Meticulous inside and out! Completely turn key home. Move right in!
On one of the most coveted streets in all of Fairfield, 238 Rowland Road is perfectly situated between the beach and downtown. With an open floor plan, relaxed feel and modern interior, this vintage colonial is the perfect mix of comfort and function. Updates on every level including hardwood floors throughout, all new SS appliances, two fireplaces, updated two-car garage, and completely turn-key! Roughly 2,655 square feet of truly great living space (2,280 above grade, 375 below grade). The kitchen flows into the dining area and great room, complete with wet bar, fireplace, and French doors. The main level is completed by a formal living room with built-ins, fireplace and a sunroom. There are four bedrooms upstairs with a walk-up attic that has abundant storage. Master Bedroom Suite with all Carrara Marble Shower and wall-to-wall tiling, elegant soaking tub, heated-floors and walk-in closet. The newly refinished partial basement boasts a bright and airy palette; a new SS refrigerator, surround sound, updated flooring and lighting, a spacious work-shop and a huge storage room. A new gas heating system was installed in the utility room in 2013. This meticulous home is newly painted inside and out with modern colors and custom shutters. New landscaping and cedar fencing with privacy gate makes the backyard perfect for entertaining, grilling and relaxing; while the deck off the family room is enjoyed all year long! In the heart of the much sought after beach area, you'll feel like your on vacation 365 days a year!