164 Balbrae Drive, Unit 164Bloomfield, CT 06002Price: $849,900

Magical 1929 English cottage style, free standing home at Balbrae. The former carriage house for the Balbrae Mansion, this gorgeous home is surrounded by perennial gardens and looks out to beautiful views of the Mansion grounds, pastoral fields and the western hills beyond. Architectural features include a slate roof, leaded style windows, copper gutters, multiple gables, two staircases. The first floor of this spacious home features an updated eating space kitchen with custom cabinetry, stone counters and high-end appliances and adjoining cozy den with a fireplace. There is also a stunning front to back living room with a fireplace and windows on three sides. Off the foyer is a lovely formal dining room, and cozy den/office with a third fireplace. The large solarium at the rear of the house provides gorgeous views of the scenery. The second floor has 4 bedrooms, a library and a laundry. The amazing master suite with his and her closets with built-ins, a dressing area, lovely adjacent bath with two sinks, a soaking tub and walk-in shower, and French doors to a private patio overlooking the views. There is an ensuite bedroom and two additional good-sized bedrooms that share a bathroom. The cozy library/office has built-in shelving for books or collectables. There is a large, dedicated storage area for the cottage in the mansion basement. This exciting property has been impeccably maintained and beautifully updated for the future owners.