457 North Benson Road, UniversityFairfield, CT 06824Sale Price: $1,177,000

A rare offering of privacy and convenience. Located down a 225 foot drive offering the utmost in privacy yet less than five minutes to commuter routes and all downtown Fairfield amenities, this desirable university area location is sure to please. An inviting front porch welcomes visitors to this custom colonial with a robust floor plan and stylish finishes throughout. A main level home office with French door sits to the right on the entry hall away from the remaining living space. Flooded with natural light the living room/study offers a quiet place to relax. The dining room boasts crown/wall molding and a tray ceiling. A renovated eat in kitchen featuring crisp white cabinets some with glass fronts, quartz countertops, Carrara marble black splash and large center island opens to huge family room with vaulted ceiling, skylights, brick raised hearth fireplace with bluestone hearth, custom mantle and sliders to deck overlooking rear yard. The second level doesn't disappoint with its wide hallway, master suite with marble bath and walk in closet, three additional bedrooms and full hall bath. Considering an in law, au pair or entertainment suite? The newly completed walk out lower level providing a great room with large windows, full kitchen with white cabinets, granite countertops, stainless appliances, full bath with walk in shower, bedroom and sliders to patio overlooking the private yard surrounded by mature vegetation adds 990 square feet of endless possibilities.