8 Bauer Place Westport, CT 06880

GET READY FOR THE UNEXPECTED when you pass through the front door of this charming 1940s cape and experience its clever DESIGN AND OPEN FLOOR PLAN making it relevant to today's lifestyle -- practical and functional! EASY LIVING is magnified by its CONVENIENCE TO SCHOOLS, FOOD, SHOPPING AND MORE. Long Lots Elementary and its playground are a quick 1/10th of a mile down Bauer Place through the "back door" neighborhood access that neighbors enjoy; Stop & Shop and other necessities are less than a mile away. More ambitious walkers can be at Burying Hill Beach in 25 minutes or you can hop in your car for a 10 minute drive and quick lunch break or escape. The light-filled and friendly 4 bedroom, 4-bath home was architecturally re-imagined with many thoughtfully-conceived living spaces. The oversized entry foyer carries you right through the 1st floor --- past the living room and kitchen into the family room where windows cross the entire rear wall and bring the private backyard into clear view. Glass double doors invite you to outdoor play -- and when you get dirty, USE THE OUTDOOR SHOWER! The FLEXIBLE USE "EXTRA SUITE" often used as an office that could EASILY BE A 5th Bedroom , or a SUITE FOR YOUR IN-LAW OR NANNY.The whole house makeover over 10 years ago entailed a gut-to-the-studs revamping of insulation and thermopane windows; optional-use heated tile floors;HVAC FOR CENTRAL AIR HEATING AND COOLING including the Lower Level rec room/optional office/laundry with its extra sf [NOTE: PHOTOS SHOW FURNITURE AND DECOR FROM LANDLORD'S OCCUPANCY] A loungey living room makes you want to stay and chat or sit and read near the fire; a large and inviting chef's kitchen with TWO CENTER ISLANDS puts the cook in the center of conversation with whomever is around. A VIKING gas grill with overhead THERMADOR vent is on one island, and the second island runs 2/3's the width of the room to become the hangout for those who want to mingle around food, hang out to work or study. The kitchen detail goes beyond basics. A large Electrolux fridge plus 2 more: one for snacks and another at the beverage bar. Places to study alone or gather and chat are all around, from the front yard to the back, including room for a table off the 1st floor office (or bedroom) suite. The 2nd floor PRIMARY BEDROOM COVERS THE BACK OF THE HOUSE and has a vaulted ceiling with hunky beams; a Juliette balcony; full shower; soaking tub and walk-in closet; Plus 3 more bedrooms on the second level: one with bathroom ensuite and the other two share a hall bath. The Lower Level Rec Room is beyond the above-grade square footage and is HVAC-conditioned, is home to the laundry and has been used as a second office and exercise space in the past. And the outdoor yard is maintained pesticide-free. Come see it and find your own ways to love it!!! ALL APPLICANTS MUST USE LANDLORD-SUPPLIED RENTSPREE APPLICATION