14 Middle Beach West RoadMadison, CT 06443Price: $4,499,000

A rare opportunity at one of Madison's most storied shoreline addresses. Set back from the water on a lush, professionally landscaped acre, this sophisticated four-level residence offers resort-like living with deeded private beach rights directly across the street, a distinctive touch on the Connecticut shoreline. Nearly 6,000 square feet of impeccably designed living space unfolds across six bedrooms, five full baths, and two half baths. French doors invite the summer air into an oversized eat-in kitchen, expansive family room, home office, and formal living and dining rooms, all conceived by a celebrated design eye. A show-stopping third-floor retreat with two bedrooms, a hangout area, and a full bath beneath high ceilings adds an unexpected finishing touch. Outside, a custom saltwater pool is framed by mature grounds maintained to an exacting standard. A classic front porch beckons for rocking chairs and evening cocktails overlooking bobbing sailboats and the quiet parade of morning joggers, all set to the rhythm of the waves along one of Madison's most scenic routes. A detached garage with a bonus room, ideal as a home office or gym, completes the offering. Minutes from the charming shops and dining of Main Street, this is quintessential shoreline living at its finest, in a home built for a lifetime of Madison summers. Homes with this coastal proximity and privacy rarely come to market.