249 Beach Road, BeachFairfield, CT 06824Sale Price: $1,642,000

To say this home is truly one of a kind is not an overstatement! This historic, coastal colonial (1766) bears the burn marks on the gleaming, original wide wooden floorboards of the British Burning of Fairfield during the American Revolution in 1779. This exceptional, centrally located, compound boasts not only an exquisite and expansive up to date 4 bedroom main house, but also a private 2 bedroom (legal) guest cottage and a charming carriage house on its completely level .79 acre lot, surrounded by crushed seashells and a white picket fence, straight out of a fairytale. The elegant main house offers generous living spaces carefully curated to incorporate high end modern conveniences while maintaining the homes exceptional historic charm. Features include a walk in wood burning fireplace in the formal dining room, 2 additional fireplaces, 3.5 updated baths, second floor laundry, a spacious attic, an airy screened in porch, and mudroom. The gourmet chef's kitchen is open to a family room and an outdoor dining terrace through sunny French doors. The master bedroom features an en suite full bath and a large walk-in closet. The expansive, private, fenced in back lawn, home to a two car garage, legal guest/in-law cottage, and a carriage house, easily allows for a large in ground swimming pool.