70 Soundview Drive, Easton, CT 06612

Custom-built, 5-bedroom, modern farmhouse w/ stunning mahogany-cedar wrap-around front porch. Picturesque, maturely landscaped on1.25-acre quiet cul-de-sac in the Soundview-Ridgeway neighborhood of desirable lower Easton. Property features an inviting country house porch, perfect for entertaining or hosting family and friends. Gorgeous sky and property views via 65 windows for generous natural light illuminating the open and flowing 1st / 2nd floors. Distinctive rock wall border, trees, and beautifully maintained pollinator-friendly flower/ organic vegetable gardens on flat open grounds in a private relaxed setting. Easy access to Merritt Parkway, Fairfield/Westport towns / beaches, Metro North/Amtrak. Designed by architect John Mastera, a 4,424 sq ft home with an architecturally unique front porch in a relaxed outdoor living space for a morning coffee/breakfast, a good book or work calls. Entertain family/friends over a sunset dinner and evening drinks in the porch swing / dining table and rocking chairs. Beautiful leaf atrium-window/hardwood floor front entrance. Hardwood floors, butler's pantry, french doors, mudroom / kids’ cubbies, built-in bookshelves, fireplace. A private 700 sq ft In-law / nanny bedroom-living space/ or remote office/fitness room w/separate entrance. Easton named "The Black Pearl of Fairfield County" by The NY Times. Off the kitchen, a carpeted family room with built-in bookshelves features French sliding pocket doors that connect to a living room with an antique fireplace mantle. The East facing Master bedroom suite offers gorgeous light, sky and property views. His / her dressing room with windows and pocket slider doors leading into a luxurious dual-sink cherry wood / stone vanity bathroom with Jacuzzi, windows, skylight, and separate dual walk-in tile his / her shower. The second floor includes four additional bedrooms with tasteful private and common bathrooms as well as sunny views via generous window placement. The private 700 sq ft fifth bedroom features living room space, beautiful French doors leading to an office/bedroom. Includes separate bathroom, private entrance/exit to driveway,12 windows with extraordinary property views, and an Ideal in-law, college student, or au pair space. Can also be used as a high-tech remote home office, workout / fitness / yoga or music studio. Central air. Fireplace. Brick chimney uniquely built into wrap-around porch. Kitchen granite countertop and island with chairs. Stainless steel appliances. Full-size basement. Walk-up attic space – designed to be a finished third floor room – has eight windows and dormers. Sprinkler irrigation system for lawn and gardens. Rainwater roof / driveway drainage system to town street sewer system. Electronic dog fence. Three-car garage. Rear patio deck off kitchen with pollinator-friendly perennial gardens. Landscaping includes mature trees: Magnolia, Weeping Cherry, Maples, Lilacs, Butterfly Bush. Charming organic vegetable garden surrounded by white picket fence and amazing wrap around perennial garden - a haven for hundreds of migrating Monarch and Black Swallowtail butterflies and hummingbirds each day in mid-to-later summer! Swing set. Partial seasonal water views of Long Island Sound from 2nd and 3rd floor. Named by The NY Times as the "Black Pearl of Fairfield County, Easton is known for its top-ranked and highly regarded schools, scenic landscapes, lakes and streams, nature preserves, running and walking trails, popular family farms for apple, peach and pumpkin picking -- and famous historical residents, such as Helen Keller. Fairfield and Westport beaches - 15-20 minutes away. Fairfield train station - 12-14 minutes away. Merritt Parkway - 2 minutes away.