243 Parkwood Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

There are some houses that you see and instantly think “What a lovely house! I wonder what the inside looks like”. This is one of those houses...a delightful vintage cape...truly charming, well maintained and in impeccable condition. The 2 story foyer gives you a glimpse of the character and quality you will find throughout the house…butterfly staircase, custom moldings, chair rails, numerous built ins, fireplace and cozy yet spacious rooms. 3BR (2 are tandem)/2full baths/family room/sun room/formal DR, gorgeous EI Kit/w/pantry and 2 patios. If you love the outside, wait till you see this little gem inside! You will fall in love. Wonderful University location...walk to Metro North, park, & shopping. See "Addendum" for upgrades. Value :o)

This charming new England Cape features large windows allowing plenty of natural light with views of the professionally landscaped yard. Year round perennial gardens attract birds and butterflies.......................The sun room offers the opportunity to be used as an office, sitting room, play room, or crafts room....................Outstanding period details include chair rails, picture frame moldings, built in shelving and cabinets, and a beautiful 2 story foyer with a butterfly staircase ....................There is abundant closet space throughout..................The family room can be converted to a 1st floor bedroom with a full bath next to it.............UPDATES: 8/1996-Basement systems original installation........12/2003-Updated electric to 200 amp service........6/2005-Removed overgrown hemlock trees, installed vinyl fence, replaced flagstone patio, by kitchen door, planted border shrubs and perennials........5/2006-Installed C/AC; 2 016-replaced condenser coil........6/2007-Repalced windows and insulated sunroom........9/2007-Replaced gas water heater........5/2008-Reombley Nursery in Monroe designed and installed front corner plantings........7/2009-Removed and replaced roof; supplied and installed 1/2" plywood over existing lath, supplied and installed 6 feet of ice and water barrier to all leading edges, around chimney and roof protrusions. Supplied and installed Tamko Heritage 30 year warranty architectural shingles........9/2010-basement systems installed new Zoeller sump pump........9/2010-replaced fieldstone patio, entry from patio door........11/2011-Renovated kitchen: Mohawk kitchen custom cabinets, GE Café stainless steel appliances, Marble backsplash, Granite countertops, Porcelain wood grain tile floor........5/2012-Tormbley Nursery in Monroe, designed and installed front foundation planting........6/2013Exterior painted........10/2013-Replaced gas furnace with a 90 percent efficient unit........4/2017-All outdoor and some indoor LED lighting........4/2017-Installed approximately 12 inches cellulose insulation to floor of attic. Material is recycled paper treated with boric acid. Specification R49..........blue tandem bedroom has radiant central air (vent was installed from Laundry room to the bedroom)and a separate electric heat unit.