485,000

5 BEDROOMS, 3 FULL BATHS, incredible FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACE and a backyard built for FUN! This spacious home offers so much more than meets the eye, w beautifully refinished hardwood floors, newer windows and an expansive floor plan ideal for today's lifestyle. The finished lower level, remodeled in 2022, creates fantastic potential for multigenerational or in-law-style living, with a walk-in shower, additional washer/dryer hookup, utility/storage space and plumbing and 220 amp electric. A pellet stove with blower/temperature equalizer plus electric baseboard heat keeps the lower level comfortable and cozy. Enjoy your own private retreat with TWO Trex decks, an electrified gazebo, cedar playscape, chicken coop, attractive white fencing and beautiful landscaping enhanced with hydrangeas and perennial plantings. Peach trees, blueberry bushes and grapevines add even more charm! There's even a water feature and amazing vantage point for enjoying Wallingford's fireworks! Addt'l improvements incl a newer roof, newer gutters, newer furnace and water heater (at the time of the current owners' purchase), upgraded electrical, newer oil tank, newer dishwasher and newer pull-down attic access with floored storage. The home offers oil heat, central air and the added benefit of Wallingford Electric. Walkable to schools, room to spread out, room to gather, and a backyard ready for your next chapter! Best offers due by 9/9 8pm.