About This Property

Welcome to 401 Preston a sprawling grand English-style residence tucked away in a private setting, offering timeless charm and stately elegance. This home offers 4 bedrooms plus an den with 2.5 bathrooms. Set back from the road on a private rear 2.6-acre rear lot, this custom-built home offers a rare blend of history, character, and natural beauty. The expansive 1st floor offers a warm & inviting eat-in kitchen with breakfast nook, a butler's pantry, space for a large table in the open concept dining room and a breakfast bar, with charming fireplace. Down the hall, you'll find an family room, perfect for entertaining, boasting sunlit views overlooking the backyard and seamlessly connecting to the screened porch-the ideal place to enjoy fresh air while staying protected from sun or rain. An expansive living room featuring a striking Lord Rumford granite fireplace, provides ample space for relaxation and gathering. Also on the main level is a den, currently used as an executive office, along with a first-floor primary suite, full bath and walk-in closet. A second bedroom on the main level adds flexibility and convenience. The second floor offers two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing comfortable accommodations for family or guests. The property's natural setting is truly exceptional-nestled adjacent to the scenic Higby Mountain Preserve, with trails that wind up and over the mountain. The grounds feature mature landscaping, level backyard and apple trees.

Property Details

Interior

Heat: Radiator,Other — Oil
Cooling: Window Unit
Fireplaces: 2
Basement: Full,Unfinished,Garage Access,Concrete Floor
In-Law Apartment: No

Interior Features

Cable - Available Auto Garage Door Opener Security System

Exterior & Lot

Roof: Asphalt Shingle
Construction: Construction

Exterior Features

Underground Utilities Fruit Trees Garden Area Stone Wall Patio

Lot Description

Secluded Treed Sloping Lot

Garage & Parking

Under House Garage

Utilities & Systems

Water Source: Public Water Connected
Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Community & Schools

Elementary: Per Board of Ed
Middle: Per Board of Ed
High: Per Board of Ed

Nearby Amenities

Health Club Library Medical Facilities Park Shopping/Mall

Appliances

Included

Cook Top Dishwasher Dryer Refrigerator Washer

401 Preston Avenue

Meriden , Connecticut 06450

$535,000

On market 7 days

Beds

Baths

SqFt

2,743

Type

Single Family

County New Haven

Garage 2

Rooms -

Lot Size 2.60 Acres

Property Tax $11,264

Assessed Value $280,910

Year Built 1941

Style Colonial

Zoning R-R

Property Map

Map location is based on the property address.

Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is sourced from the local MLS feed. Brokerage shown: RAVE51. Off-market listing media is limited to one photo per MLS display rules.