On the market: Guilford home with views of Thimble Islands – New Haven Register

Commanding panoramic views of the Long Island Sound, Rogers Island and the Thimble Islands are the hallmark of the contemporized colonial house at 379 Old Sachems Head Road in Guilford. Then again, there are many distinguishing features on this waterfront property that could be considered a hallmark, starting with its size and continuing with its many amenities. The unique part about this property is its size. Its on five acres. Thats hard to find, especially along the waterfront, according to Joe Piscitelli, the listing agent. Residents can enjoy dramatic sunsets over the Thimble Islands, the rolling lawn that gently descends to the rocky coastline of Joshua Cove and attractive gardens and there are no utility poles or wires to obstruct the view. On this property the utilities are underground, Piscitelli said.

Water views are visible from many of its 11 rooms as well as from relaxing spots throughout the property; a gazebo, patios, pergolas and large covered porch.

The 5,405-square-foot house, topped with a slate roof, was built in 1940. Inside, there are three fireplaces, a banquet-sized formal dining room and updated kitchen. The master suite enjoys its own private balcony. The walkout lower level features a summer kitchen and cabana.

The grounds feature a Gunite in-ground swimming pool and spa, and come the warm weather months, residents can walk down to the waters edge to boat, kayak and paddle board, setting off from their own private launch. And theres great clamming in the Sound, Piscitelli said. This is definitely the property for a water enthusiast, he said.

Living room with skylights at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Despite this homes proximity to the water, no flood insurance is required, Piscitelli said, because the four-bedroom, 4.5-bath house is perched high atop a knoll.

Its walking distance to West Woods trails, Piscitelli said. Its four miles to the Shore Line East train station and the center of Guilford, which very much remains its classic small town character, he said. The local train can get commuters quickly into nearby New Haven, and Manhattan is only 75 miles away.

This property was on the market for $4,700,000. It currently has a contingent.

Contemporized colonial at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Circular stone patio at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford with views of the Thimble Islands.

Kitchen at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

A portion of the master bedroom suite at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Stone wall markers to the property at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Waterfront property on Joshuas Cove/Long Island Sound at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Covered porch at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Private five-acre property at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

Flagstone patio and stone sitting wall at 379 Old Sachems Head Road, Guilford.

For more information contact Joe Piscitelli of Coldwell Banker at 203-982-3511 or Joe.Piscitelli@coldwellbankermoves.com.

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