230 Umpawaug Rd, Redding, CT 06896

Nestled in nature--architect designed, custom built cape w/extensive use of glass, wood & stone. Beautifully sited on 2.5+/- acre private setting on prestigious Umpawaug Road, the home is sun filled from sunrise to sunset. Over 4,000 SqFt on 3 floors with exceptional attention to detail. Foyer w/circular custom stairway, main level master w/sitting area, Library, Great Room; granite Kit/Breakfast/Family Room, walk-in pantry, laundry/mud room, & attached garage complete main level. Upper level loft opens to 2 additional brms & 3rd full bath. W/O LL includes game/media room, office, 4th full bath & storage rooms w/in-law potential. Exceptional attention to detail including 5 BRM septic & handicap features-see virtual tour floorplan & adden.

Designed by Redding architect Victor Lazzaro and built in 2000 by Edwin Rockwell and David Morgan for the current owners, the home is nestled in nature and rich in design and craftsmanship. The 2.43 acre setting was a part of the Ryder family farm which dates back to the late 1800’s, and included acreage on both sides of Umpawaug Road from the top of Umpawaug Hill to the present day Topstone Road. Steeped in local history, the Ryder family was intricately involved in everyday life in Redding for over a hundred years. Luemily Ryder, mother of current owner, was the last teacher at the one room Little Red School House which still stands at the bend in the road as you travel north on Umpawaug. Their immediate neighbor and close friend was noted American composer Charles Ives and his family. To the east the property is bordered by Redding Open Space and the 300 acre Saugatuck Natural Area. Both of these properties are deed protected as open space. The home was sited to take full advantage of the sun from sunrise to sunset with extensive use of insulated and tinted windows on the east, south and west sides of the home while the north side was designed in a true New England style that provides protection from the elements. Of particular note are the beautiful roof lines, extensive use of stone and glass and the views of open fields, woodlands and Umpawaug sunsets. Special features: Audio system w/individual speakers in every room & deck; security system; central vacuum system including under counter vacuum vent; Phrase II oil hot water heater; Burnham furnace, electronic filters, zoned; additional wall heaters in LL office, LL bath and master bath; window seats /storage in UL bedrooms, master bedroom sitting area could be converted to walk-in closet; LL walk-in pantry/storage room is under front porch--wine cellar potential, water treatment systems maintained by Professional Water Systems including radon water remediation system; utility sinks in both garage & basement; exterior faucets can bypass water treatment system; oiled stone driveway; expansive deck plus 2 terraces; handicap features (see data sheet); bonus room over garage, accessed by stairway in garage, has separate Fujitsu split system for AC & heat with back-up electric heat, small access to UL back bedroom which could be enlarged; wired for state of art communication.