07/03/2021
70 Soundview Drive, Easton. Custom-built, 5-bedroom / 5-Bath, modern farmhouse featuring a stunning mahogany wrap-around front porch, and in-law bedroom living suite and office with separate entrance. Picturesque, maturely landscaped on 1.25-acre quiet cul-de-sac in the Soundview-Ridgeway neighborhood of desirable lower Easton. Property features an inviting country house porch, perfect for entertaining or hosting family and friends. Gorgeous sky and property views via 65 windows for generous natural light illuminating the open and flowing 1st / 2nd floors. Distinctive rock wall border, trees, and beautifully maintained pollinator-friendly flower/ organic vegetable gardens on flat open grounds in a private relaxed setting. Easy access to Merritt Parkway, Fairfield/Westport towns / beaches, Metro North/Amtrak.......and Easton's famous family farms!
Designed by architect John Mastera, a 4,424 sq ft home with an architecturally unique front porch, creating a relaxed outdoor living space for a morning coffee/breakfast, a good book or work calls. Entertain family/friends over a sunset dinner and evening drinks on the porch swing / dining table and rocking chairs. Beautiful leaf atrium-window/hardwood first-floor front entrance. Butler's pantry, french doors, mudroom / kids’ cubbies, built-in family room bookshelves, fireplace. A private 700 sq ft In-law / nanny bedroom-living space/ or remote office/fitness room w/separate entrance and bathroom. 3-car garage.
The East facing Master bedroom suite offers gorgeous natural light, sky and property views. His / her dressing room with windows and pocket slider doors leading into a luxurious dual-sink cherry wood / stone vanity bathroom with whirlpool bath, windows, skylight, and separate dual walk-in tile his / her shower. The second floor includes four more bedrooms with tasteful private and common bathrooms as well as sunny views via generous window placement, perfect for annual meteor shower watching!
The private In-law bedroom or office suite features a large living room space, beautiful French doors, bathroom, private entrance/exit to driveway parking area,12 windows with extraordinary property views. Ideal for an in-law, college student, au pair or office / fitness room or office space. Central air. Fireplace. Brick chimney uniquely built into wrap-around porch. Kitchen granite countertops and island with chairs. Stainless steel appliances. Full-size basement. Walk-up third floor attic space – originally designed to be a finished third floor room – has eight windows and 3 dormers, can be easily converted to another room.
Sprinkler irrigation system for lawn and gardens. Rainwater roof / driveway drainage system to town street sewer system. Electronic dog fence. Three-car garage. Rear walk-out patio deck off kitchen. Mature trees: Magnolia, Weeping Cherry, Maples, Lilacs, Butterfly Bush. Charming organic vegetable garden surrounded by white picket fence and amazing wrap-around perennial garden - a haven for migrating Monarch and Black Swallowtail butterflies and hummingbirds. Kids swing set. Partial seasonal water views of Long Island Sound from 2nd and 3rd floor. Named by The NY Times as the "Black Pearl of Fairfield County, Easton is known for its scenic landscapes and drives, lakes and streams, nature preserves, trails, family farms and highly regarded schools. And the neighbors are terrific!😊 MLS Listing Web #170414450 / Contact information on this page
