85 Laurel Rd, Guilford, CT 06437

Enjoy peaceful lake views from this sun-filled 3-bedroom contemporary home just 10 minutes from Guilford. Surrounded by 588 acres of Timberland Preserve and built into a gentle hillside, this 2-level house is laid out to take advantage of its setting. The living room, with soaring ceilings, is situated on the upper level to capture the best views and has a dramatic wall of windows framing the wooded hillside that slopes down to the lake. There is a cozy dining area off the well-appointed kitchen and a screened porch along with 2 BRs and a full bath. The large master bedroom has lake views and a 2nd sunny bedroom has wonderfully private forest views thru a bay window. The lower level features a family room with a wood stove, built-in shelves and a wall of windows also overlooking the hillside and lake, a 2nd full bath and a 3rd bedroom. This spacious bedroom sports a sunroom with exterior access, making it ideal for a guest room, in-law suite, 2nd master, or office. Other unique features include multiple outdoor living spaces, hardwood floors, wired in generator, central air and many more updates. NOTE: Laurel is a public road maintained by the town and the 588 acres of protected woods have miles of marked trails. Enjoy the quiet and privacy of this bucolic spot with the convenience of being just 10 minutes from Guilford’s restaurants, boutiques, markets and train station.

This home is part of the Guilford Lakes Improvement Association. For $203.74/year, residents enjoy access to all lakes, the lake beach, the club house, and all social functions. A portion of Laurel Road is not paved, but it is a public road maintained by the town. Plowing and repairs are done by the town. The driveway is paved.Dining room chandelier does not convey. Also, please notify your buyers there is a hiking trail that runs in front of the home.