497 Toby Hill Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498

This is a truly unique property. The house features a hand-pegged timber frame with stone façade, architectural shingles and a standing seam steel roof, all designed for easy maintenance. The custom frame has chamfered beams and curved and chamfered sway braces throughout. The 3-story living room features queen posts and hammer beams and must be seen to be believed. High-end mechanicals include an 11 zone Buderus radiant heat, constant circulation hot water, high velocity A/C, 200 amp service in the house and 100 amp in the external garage, intercom, security system, security cameras, and a custom 3-zone 12v outdoor lighting system. The main floor features an open plan. Huge windows provide natural light throughout. The amazing chef’s kitchen is designed for convenience, with beautiful granite counters, a double sink with high-velocity spray faucet, prep sink, pot filler, up-to-date appliances, and much more. Enjoy the views of the front yard while you cook. The pantry and laundry room offer lots of custom cabinets, utility sink, and washer and dryer. Adjacent is a full bath with wainscoting and a coat closet. The generous dining area features views of the back yard through sliding doors, and is open to the kitchen and fabulous living room, with 3 stories of gorgeous beams and woodwork, plank board ceiling and a floor to ceiling fireplace with timber mantle, Vermont Castings woodburning insert stove, and a custom mounted HDTV above.

Light floods in through huge windows on three sides. The adjoining area (currently a billiards room) was designed to be easily converted into a first-floor bedroom suite. There is a large bathroom with a bubbler tub, double walk-in shower, tiled walls and floors, and a pedestal sink. Sliders offer access to the massive deck. The second-floor balcony overlooks the living room. The master bedroom spans the full depth of the house with a beamed cathedral ceiling, spirit window, walk in closet and bath with a beautiful glass block wall shower, vaulted ceiling with skylight, and a laundry chute that exits in the laundry room below. A vintage, stained glass window overlooks the bedroom and is illuminated from behind to provide the ultimate night light. A second master suite also offers a full bath and cathedral ceiling. The third floor has a studio/office/bedroom and large balcony. Step onto the expansive deck and enjoy the fenced backyard, waterfalls, patios and plantings. You will never want to leave.