311 Sam Hill Rd Guilford, CT 06437

This Stylish contemporary colonial home is sited at the center of the desirable Sam Hill community. Set back from the street, there is a natural buffer that affords great privacy. The yard has mature trees, flowering shrubs, and perennial gardens. The level yard is a delight and has a ground-level tree house. The back part of the property is wooded and backs up to a seasonal stream. The house, with a two-story "colonial" presentation, is full of surprises inside. The large foyer with a blue stone floor has a high, pitched ceiling and an open stairwell to the second floor. The foyer opens to the main living space. The spacious living room has cathedral ceilings with a skylight, a raised hearth, a wood-burning, fireplace, and large windows looking out over the south and west lawns. The large dining room has wall openings to both the living room and the kitchen and has a slider to the deck. The kitchen has abundant counters and beautiful cabinets and deck access. This arrangement is well suited to great entertaining both inside and outside. The Family Room is accessed from the front Foyer and has a second fireplace and many, built-in bookcases. Upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. A bonus of this house is the large, finished, room over the garage that is accessed from a 2nd stair off the back hall. This room is filled with light and could be an in-law apartment, or an art or music studio.