103 Highland Avenue, Branford, CT 06405

Perched on an exquisitely-landscaped lot in Short Beach overlooking Long Island Sound is this unique gem, w/ two houses on 1 property. The main home, a charming gingerbread Victorian, has 9 rooms, w/ 4 bedrooms & 2 full baths. The second home has 6 rooms (3 bedrooms & 1-1/2 baths) & offers a variety of possibilities. Not only could it provide a wonderful opportunity as an income-producing rental, but it is also ideal for extended family living or as a home office. The main house is warm and inviting, open and bright, with waterviews and riverviews throughout. The kitchen has solid maple cabinetry, w/ tile flooring and a gas range. Conveniently located off the kitchen is a large pantry & laundry room. The dining room has wide-plank pine flooring & currently extends into a middle room w/ hutches and stained glass windows, whose designs are based on some architectural details of the house. This middle room opens into the large living room w/ Douglas fir flooring & a corner brick wood-burning fireplace, annually maintained, which creates a cozy ambiance in cool weather. In the warmer months, step out onto an expansive wraparound porch w/ exposed rafters & gingerbread trim to relax & enjoy the water views & the beauty of the established perennial gardens where something is in bloom all year round. The first floor also has a small office off the dining room w/ floor-to-ceiling shelving, as well as a full bath leading to an outdoor hot tub and shower. The second floor has three bedrooms, including one with a balcony, another full bathroom, and additional hallway storage closets. The bedroom on the third floor is light-filled, with a vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, and skylight. Its large east-facing windows offer magnificent and tranquil views of sunrises over Long Island Sound, while from the west-facing windows, you can enjoy colorful sunsets over the Farm River. The smaller house is also charming and inviting. The first floor features an open living room/dining room, a laundry room area, and a half bath. The kitchen has solid oak cabinetry and leads to a well-appointed mudroom/garden shed area. There are 3 bedrooms on the second floor and a full bathroom, as well as access to attic storage. Off the primary bedroom is a private deck cloaked in wisteria. The property itself is a peaceful oasis that has been designed, planted, and lovingly maintained by the current owner, a gifted and avid gardener. The garden themes are diverse and feature unique specimens and trees, stone walls and walkways, cedar fencing, and a beautiful koi pond and stream, which attracts all kinds of songbirds and provides endless pleasure. The ambiance, charm, and peace of this property is unparalleled and now awaits its next stewards...