80 Diamond Hill Road, West ReddingRedding, CT 06896Sale Price: $785,000

Natural light & the beautiful setting define this thoughtfully renovated classic Colonial. The elegant 2-story foyer, w/graceful curved walls & sidelights, shows off the lovely detailing seen thru-out this home. High-end Kingswood kitchen w/clean lines & timeless finishes inc Cherry cabinets & glass tile backsplash, and a large dining area, opens to a huge stone terrace, hot tub & very private fenced backyard. Warm & inviting, the family room features a stone fireplace & vaulted ceiling crossed w/handsome beams, all washed with natural light streaming from the dormer windows. Formal living room fireplace w/an exquisite wood-paneled surround. Formal dining room, office & full bath complete the main floor. The Master Suite, light-filled with vaulted ceiling, inc large walk-in closet & the Master Bath w/gorgeous finishes, double-sink vanity, & the stunning walk-in shower brightly lit by a skylight. Three spacious bedrooms, updated hall bath & laundry complete the 2nd level. Wood floors thru-out. Lower level game/media space. The back property is fully fenced & borders protected land w hiking trails. Small-scale, award-winning schools, the iconic Mark Twain Library (Google the Pudd'nhead Festival), 100's of acres of open space for hiking/kayaking/swimming, little family-owned farm stands & winery and, best of all, a strong & engaged community define the Redding lifestyle ~ unrushed & authentic. Just minutes to great restaurants/theatres/train/train. 25 min to LI beaches.