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76 Christina Lane
Westbrook, CT 06498

Laurie Mazzeo with William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, original listing - (203) 245-6700

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Property Details

List Price:	$585,000
Beds:	3
Baths:	Full: 2
Status:	Active
SqFt:	2400 Square Feet
Agency:	William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
Agency Phone:	(203) 245-6700

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Description/Comments

Lot Size:	2 acre(s)
Garage:	Garage
Property Type:	Residential-Single Family Residence
Year Built:	1998
Notes:	This custom colonial, situated at the end of a cul de sac street, with a beautiful private level yard, is just what you've been waiting for! Located in Westbrook Connecticut, this home built in 1998, welcomes you with the open tiled foyer. To the left, large living room with a fireplace, hardwood floors and lots of windows. To the right of the foyer is the office/den/ or possible fourth bedroom, also with hardwood floors. Straight ahead from the foyer is the eat-in-kitchen with an island, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a generous dining area with ceiling fan and a tiled floor which is continuous from the foyer. There are sliders from the kitchen to the deck overlooking the beautiful private back yard that abuts open space and is fenced. The first floor also has an updated full bath with a shower, a mudroom with laundry and access to the two-car garage. The two-car garage has a staircase to unfinished floored storage above, waiting for you to utilize this space for your specific needs. The second-floor features three bedrooms, all with hardwood floors and ceiling fans. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet. The beautiful updated full bathroom has a separate soaking tub, large shower, double sinks with a granite countertop. The lower level is partially finished for play space/work out room/artist studio. This home has so much to offer, central air, a beautiful lot with stone walls and expansion possibilities above the garage. Located between NY & Boston.
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ListingId:	24053418

Listing Provided By:	William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l, original listing
Phone:	(203) 641-6837
Office Phone:	(203) 245-6700
Agent Name:	Laurie Mazzeo
Disclaimer:	Copyright © 2024 SmartMLS, Inc. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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