2 Madeline Drive , New Fairfield, CT 06812(Fairfield County)

Forever privacy surrounds this beautiful custom built colonial in prestigious Sonneborn Estates, located on New Fairfield's desirable west side, minutes from the NY line. This fabulous open floor plan is light and bright and thoughtfully appointed throughout featuring extensive millwork, crown moldings, French doors, transom windows, tray ceilings, columns and hardwood floors. With over 5,000 sf of living space, there are many features to delight its new homeowner. The two-story open entry foyer is flanked by the spacious dining and living rooms, each perfect for formal entertaining and family gatherings. The eat-in-kitchen with white cabinets has granite counters, tumbled marble backsplash, farmhouse apron sink, center island with seating, propane cook top, double wall ovens, walk-in-pantry closet and opens to a sunroom with walls of windows bringing nature's beauty inside from the private backyard where you will see the stone patio and pergola. Off the kitchen is the family room a wall of window and a gas log fireplace, perfect for making memories while enjoying movie or game night together. The formal dining room with tray ceiling is spacious and elegant for formal entertaining and enjoying special occasions with family and friends. The living room has French doors that open to the office with built-in shelving and window seat, great for at-home work or schooling. There are two half baths on this level, a tile floor mud room with cubbies and storage, and laundry room with a sink and cabinetry. Upstairs is where you will find the romantic primary suite with tray ceiling, double walk-in-closets, full bath with jacuzzi tub, double vanities, spacious shower and French doors to the private sitting room/study/office/nursery. An additional office/sitting room and four additional bedrooms, two Jack & Jill baths and one is large enough to enjoy as a media or exercise room, etc. This home is freshly painted and decorated throughout, is beautifully sited on the 2.29 private, level acres and is surrounded by land preserve, never to be built on, offering 'forever privacy'. Enjoy outdoor entertaining on the lovely stone patio with pergola and lots of room to play ball and even accommodate a pool, if desired. An unfinished walk-up attic and unfinished lower level offer plenty of storage space and opportunity for additional finished living space. This desirable subdivision is located on the west side of town making the commute into Westchester County and NYC convenient. Only minutes from New Fairfield's public schools, sports fields, in-town shopping, beautiful Ball Pond where you can enjoy peace and tranquility while swimming, sunbathing, fishing, non-motorized boating, paddle boarding, kayaking, and Candlewood Lake where you can water ski, fish, swim and more, this home offers vacation living at its best. A quiet cul-de-sac neighborhood with level street is great for a jog as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. New schools, great hiking trails and year-round recreational opportunities, a short distance from MetroNorth trains, major highways and low taxes, it will be easy to fall in love and call this property 'HOME'