8 Calumet Rd, Westport, CT 06880 listing details

Complete info: www.CalumetRoad.com Just five minutes from downtown Westport and less than three minutes from the Merritt Parkway, this better-than-new Calumet Road home offers the best of both location and convenience. Tucked away three blocks off Main Street, it is located in a very tranquil neighborhood, where children and dogs far out-number automobiles, and the arrival of the school bus is the major event of the day. Built in late 2007, this exceptional, stone-front, custom colonial features a well-designed, flexible floor plan and large, pleasingly proportioned rooms with great flo...w. The house sits up on a slight knoll, which adds both sunlight and privacy. Beautiful and well cared for mature landscaping surrounds the property, including Dogwoods, Hydrangea, Roses, Azalea and Rhododendrons. The back yard is open and would easily accommodate a pool and/or a large deck. First Level Upon entering the welcoming two-story Foyer, the high level of craftsmanship is immediately evident, from the gorgeous hardwood floors and elegant paneled staircase to the high ceilings and tastefully decorated interior. To the right, is the formal Living Room with its crown molding and oversized windows which look out over the front and side yards. This elegant room flows past carved wood pillars into the adjacent Formal Dining Room, which features a dramatic tray ceiling and paneled walls. Off the Dining Room lies the well-lit sizeable Gourmet Kitchen, replete with top end stainless appliances, including double wall ovens, one of which is an "Advantium" convection/microwave with a "Speed Cook" option. The gas cook top has downdraft venting and an available grill feature. There is also a convenient center island with a second sink. All countertops are light colored granite. Near the Breakfast Area, there is a built-in full-sized Desk. The beautiful cherry cabinets offer plenty of storage and are supplemented by an ample Pantry. The adjacent Laundry Room is fitted with a frontloading washer and dryer, utility sink, counter space, and plenty of custom-built storage. A unique feature is the highly useful "Dumbwaiter", a small freight elevator which runs from the lower garage level up to the Kitchen and then on up to the Master Bedroom. You'll wonder how you ever lived without one as you load it up with heavy groceries bound for the Kitchen, or send breakfast up to the Master Bedroom. At the rear of the house is the inviting Family Room, with vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling built-ins on either side of the marble and wood-cased Gas Fireplace, featuring an intelligent remote control. Pocket French doors lead through from the Kitchen to a comfortable Den or Media Room. Off the Kitchen to the rear is the large Sun Room, the largest room in the house. With vaulted ceilings and three walls of windows overlooking the lush backyard, this room is bright, airy, and can be adapted to many uses. This room has its own HVAC zone, and can Show more