25 Fairgrounds Road

About Property

A rare opportunity to own a classic New England colonial designed by the famed architect, Alice Washburn! This beautiful home was custom built for Dr. Arthur B. Darling (Professor at Yale) and has been meticulously maintained, renovated and expanded with careful attention to detail. As you enter the elegant foyer with curved staircase, you will be astonished by the incredible millwork, archways, custom built-ins and elaborate fireplace mantels. This lovely 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home has options for primary bedroom suites on both the first and second floors. Located on a stunning, professionally landscaped and level 2.34 acre site which features mature plantings, extensive flowering trees/shrubs and a gorgeous concrete pool, there is plenty of space for outdoor entertaining and recreational amenity. Additional features: a custom built kitchen with quartz countertops: fireplaces in the living room, primary bedroom and 2nd floor library/bedroom; exposed brick in the 1st floor family Rm/Bedroom; screened porch off the living room; a dressing room off the primary bedroom; office space on both the first and second floors; a gorgeous built-in cupboard in the dining room; central air-conditioning; thermal windows; efficient propane heating, an open porch and stone terrace off the kitchen/family room. Recent improvements: new roof; newer septic system; renovated kitchen; newer propane boiler. Convenient access to Yale, downtown New Haven, Rt 15. Award winning school district.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Realty, Buddy Degennaro. Data sourced from SmartMLS