Available July 1: 1790 farmhouse on .52 acres. Private, but with easy and quick access to 91 and 15, as well as the major stores, clever shops, and restaurants on Washington and Route 5 in North Haven. Close to both campuses of Quinnipiac University ... . Also ideal for dual commute couple: excellent schools and pop onto whichever highway.

For jogging, walking, kayaking Quinnipiac River State Park is a block away.

Handsome, original interior completely restored with all new mechanical systems including 2-zone central air and 2-zone ultra high efficiency gas hot water heat and domestic hot water. New open floor plan that is very bright and gracious. Four fireplace mantles, gleaming wood floors, original moldings and panel doors. Living room with mantle leads into informal dining room with mantle and beehive oven, and on into all-new the kitchen with vaulted ceiling, dishwasher, premium cabinets with granite counters, pantry. On the side of the house off the kitchen a three season sun room for casual dining, that leads to the outdoor paved dining area. New tile bath with stone floors and walk-in shower. Also on first floor den with mantle, which is presently being used as a fourth bedroom. Or the discrete front entrance to the den makes it possible for it to serve as a home office.

On second floor there are three bedrooms, one with mantle, laundry (upstairs where you want it), spacious, open upper hall, and full tiled bath with stone floor.

Unusual for an historic house, there are lots and lots of capacious closets. New thermal windows plus storms through-out, which gives triple glazing, and with the insulation makes it a very quiet and economical house. Two car garage plus two off-street parking spots. Shed. Small pets with diligent owners considered.

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