488 Leetes Island Rd, Branford, CT 06405 listing details

Welcome to 488 Leetes Island Road, Stony Creek in Branford Rich in character and vintage charm, this circa 1916 Stony Creek home offers a seamless balance of old and new. Located on a designated CT scenic road and just up the way from the fabled Stony Creek harbor and Thimble Islands, 488 Leetes Island Road has that singular something that will speak to buyers looking for a home that will captivate ones sensibilities of community, eclectic design and welcome home appeal. Built in 1916 in an historic era for Stony Creek, stone and granite were liberally used in creating the home. Set wel...l above the sidewalk street with easy walking access to the village and beach; the property encompasses a stone courtyard for spring, summer and fall entertaining. Entering the home from the front steps you immediately appreciate the rich, original woods used in the front door, gleaming floors and original stair banister. The center hall leads to the living area, the rear of the home and the kitchen, dining area. The home features deep, light-filled windows and the living room is no exception. Buffeted by built-in bookcases and featuring a wood burning fireplace, the living room leads to the family room ~ office ~ den which is surrounded by windows with views of the grotto-like stone courtyard filled with western light. The eastern side of the home encompasses the dining area with bay window and the stunning cooks kitchen with all custom cabinetry, mahogany counters & bar area and stainless steel appliances including a Wolf range. High ceilings give a sense of greater space and allow the light as only found near the water to fill the home. The rear of the kitchen area offers a powder room, entry to the basement level and allows access to the back of the house and parking area. Moving to the second floor you will find two bedrooms and full (tub-shower) bath and the master suite with renovated tile & marble bathroom. All bedrooms have ceiling fans. What cannot be detailed in a narrative however is the unique sensibility that will whisper to the right buyer Here it is, history, vintage appeal, eclectic updates and design renovations in a waterfront community. Here it is a home for all my days or a retreat from more frenetic environs. For a buyer looking to experience something wonderfully different, 488 Leetes Island Road is truly the home; elegant in its simplicity and homage to vintage days. www.488LeetesIslandRoad.com And just a note about the History & Exceptional Enjoyment of Stony Creek Stony Creek, is an authentic gem in the string of pearls along the Connecticut Coastline. Long revered for its quarried stone of inimitable pink and red-grained granite, the village of Stony Creek grew in the mid-1800s as the industry of stone cutting grew to employ 1800 men. The prized, high quality granite was used in the base of the Statue of Liberty (1884) and many other historically recognized buildings and monuments. However, the beauty of the coastal harbor of Stony Creek was never overlooked. Home to the largest group of islands in Connecticut, The Thimble Islands, are a unique group of islands as rich in history as the waters were rich in shellfish. As early as 1716, the islands became home and pasture land to early colonists. The life and use of the islands evolved as the centuries moved forward. In the 1840s steamboat excursions visited the island hotel on Pot Island. In the late 1800s with easy access by the then completed New Haven and New London railroad, people were buying islands for vacation homes and yachting became a busy pastime in and out of the Stony Creek Harbor. And now in the twenty-first century, Stony Creek offers year round opportunities that feel as though you are vacationing every day of the year. From summer kayaking and beach activities to cultural community activities and all The Shoreline stretch of Connecticut has to offer, Stony Creek is indeed, a coastal Connecticut Gem. Show more