'Exquisite New England Homestead' On Over 4 Acres In Newtown

NEWTOWN, CT — This "exquisite New England homestead" features an expanded Cape and is situated on 4.61 acres in the Boggs Hill area of Newtown, at 5 Shepard Hill Road.

From the listing: "This enchanting home has so much to offer-w/2 fireplaces(1 wood/ gas) a large screened in porch overlooking a quintessential country retreat. The formal living room has a window seat, gas fireplace & access to the screened in porch.

"The porch radiates charm w/expansive views of the picturesque grounds. The dining rm has h/w floors & a window seat. The large family rm has built-ins,a woodburning fireplace & french doors leading out to the spacious bluestone patio.

"The kitchen has granite counters w/brkfst bar, newer appliances & cherry cabinets. Just off the kitchen there is a light soaked brkfst nook & an additional butler's pantry/laundry room w/lots of storage. The first floor also has a home office & powder room. Upstairs, the Primary Ste is generous w/a huge walk-in closet & full bath w/soaking tub, shower & double vanity.

"There are three additional b/r's on the second flr along w/a hall bath. The property is stunning w/professionally landscaped gardens, a beautiful blue stone patio & sweeping views of the cleared meadows. There is a 1600 sq ft outbuilding perfect for a car enthusiast to store cars/horse/animal barn or to turn it into a party barn as it has water & electricity. Wonderful fields for pasture & paddocks. This home exudes New England charm.

"All this & convenience w/close proximity to town & hwys set in a lovely neighborhood."