17 Florida Road
East Haddam, Connecticut

Description:

A PRIVATE NEW ENGLAND RETREAT WITH AN EXTRAORDINARY POST-AND-BEAM BARN, POOL & SPA! Tucked away on 2.35 beautiful acres along a quiet country road, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial offers a wonderful combination of warm, cozy character and exceptional indoor-outdoor living. A true highlight is the striking 32x24 post-and-beam carriage barn/garage, handcrafted by The Barn Yard using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery-an incredible space for entertaining, a studio, workshop, cars or hobbies, complete with dedicated electrical service and an EV-charging port Summer days are extra special with an expansive entertaining deck surrounding a 24-foot Radiant insulated pool and adjacent ThermoSpas hot tub for year-round enjoyment. Inside, nearly 1,900 sq. ft. of beautifully maintained living space feels fresh and move-in ready with newly painted interiors and newly refinished wood floors, complemented by a beautifully renovated kitchen and a primary suite with a spa-inspired renovated bath. Extensive improvements include a newer roof, replacement windows and siding, Peerless boiler, central A/C, 200-amp electrical service, generator connection, pellet stove and a 12x16 Classic Cape shed by the Barn Yard with architectural shingles a 6' ramp & 4' loft. Beautifully updated, thoughtfully maintained and filled with amenities rarely found together, this special one-of-a-kind property offers an exceptional retreat-like New England lifestyle. You will never want to leave home!

Listing Courtesy of William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l