Nestled on a private 2.64 acre lot in the desirable Paradise Avenue area is this amazing custom built home waiting for its new owner. This is not your typical colonial. Well maintained one owner home belongs to a master cabinet maker and you will find one of a kind details throughout every level. The rich thick woodwork trims all the windows and doors, the kitchen has quality custom built cabinets. Let's begin with the welcoming front porch a perfect place to relax. The foyer is large and anchored by the turned staircase and flanked with french doors leading to the living room and the dining room. The family room has a built in bookcase and a bay window that overlooks the lovely back yard. The custom kitchen has an island with a Mahagony countertop, granite counters, SS appliances, and an eating area with slider to the 54' long trex deck providing a perfect outdoor entertaining area. Upstairs there are four huge bedrooms and a third floor with a finished space which makes a perfect home office, guest, or au pair space. The huge basement with a steel beam is wide open with only one lolly column, so you can utilize every inch! An additional basement area walks out to the back yard. It's a must see! You will only be limited by your imagination as to what you will do with this space. Solar panels make this home energy efficient. Convenient to shopping, schools, Quinnipiac University, and easy access to New Haven, Yale, hospitals, and trains.