856 W Woods Rd Hamden, CT 06518

Located in the heart of West Woods, this contemporary colonial offers a custom designed open plan and beautiful wood floors. From the front porch to the spacious foyer, you will feel right at home as soon as you enter. The fireplace with wood burning insert is framed by lovely lighted built-ins and is the focal point of the great room with its soaring vaulted ceiling and skylights. You will love the tastefully updated kitchen – a cook’s delight with its expansive island and breakfast bar that seats four, plenty of cabinets, pretty granite tops and stainless appliances including a brand new gas range with overhead pot-filler and hood. The dining room connects the kitchen and great room and leads to the screened porch. A primary bedroom with private bath and steam shower plus two additional bedrooms and another full bath are located upstairs. An added bonus is the fourth bedroom suite with full bath which is perfect for an au pair, home office, in-law or second primary bedroom. The mostly finished lower level offers a large family room with dry bar, an office and a workout area. Enjoy your own outdoor paradise featuring a screened porch, deck, patio and above ground pool plus a level yard that is perfect for additional outdoor fun in the warm weather. Other features: newer roof, solar panels, central air, gas heat. Conveniently located just minutes from Sleeping Giant State Park, local colleges, shopping, restaurants and highways for commuters.