c.1730 antique Cape riddled w/charm & character, while meeting the needs of today’s busy lifestyle. Set on a level 1.47 stunning acres, it offers a peaceful retreat w/Living Room w/a spectacular, original, open hearth wood burning fireplace, hand-hewn beams, hardwood floors & original doors. The adjoining Dining Room incl a fireplace & built-in corner cabinet & opens to the Kitchen w/yet another fireplace & stainless steel appliances. A Half Bath is also found here. Moving into the Family Room, there is a vaulted ceiling w/a wall of divided light windows providing a magnificent view of the pond & mature trees surrounding the property. There is also an add'l fireplace found here to warm up the adjoining main floor Master Suite w/a dressing room w/multiple wardrobes & updated full bath. Upstairs, there are 2 large Bedrooms, a Full Bath & a Loft. The grounds include a 2-car garage w/attached workshop/shed & a detached Barn w/ground level parking & a perfect, finished Office or Rec Room above. Watching the leaves fall on an autumn day or the springtime birds forage among the trees is a magical experience. There is even an old well to add to the whimsy of the yard! And there is no need to worry about power outages w/a stand-by generator on site. Close to Route 35 for an excellent commute into NYC, and just minutes to the center of our vibrant community w/excellent schools & myriad cultural activities. An opportunity like this does not come along often - Quintessential Connecticut!