2,495,000

Nestled in the heart of Pine Orchard, one of the East Coast's most sought-after shoreline communities, is 21 Island View Avenue in Branford, CT. This Cape Cod-style home with 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 1 half bathroom and approximately 2855 sq ft of finished living space offers an extraordinary opportunity to experience coastal Connecticut living at its finest. (Seller conservatively estimate that true sq ft of the home is more than 3400 sq ft.) With direct water views and private beach access, this home, which is not in a flood zone, is the ideal spot to celebrate the beauty of every season. The breathtaking vistas of Long Island Sound and the picturesque Thimble Islands complement a lifestyle defined by natural splendor and quiet elegance. Located just steps from the Pine Orchard Yacht and Country Club and scenic walking paths, all forms of recreational activities are at your doorstep - swimming, golf, tennis, sailing, boating, kayaking, waterskiing and more. This exceptional residence has been well maintained and loved by one family for 50+ years. A bluestone walkway from the street invites you into the home to experience its warmth and timeless charm. The first floor offers a range of entertaining space including a formal dining room, a large open eat-in kitchen and a spacious and comfortable living room with high ceilings, an oversize fireplace, and large picture windows to view LI Sound. A small open den area off the living room serves as a wonderful reading nook or media area. The living room gracefully opens to a spectacular sunroom immersed in light glistening off the water. This multipurpose sunroom can host a large group for dinner, accommodate a party for cocktails at sunset, or be an escape for quiet moments of stargazing. A sliding glass door opens from the sunroom to a large bluestone patio with space for both seating and dining. Wander down to the water's edge on steps made from signature Stony Creek granite. The 1st floor also offers a full bathroom with direct outside access for convenient showering after a day at the beach. The 2nd floor living space has an exceptionally large primary bedroom with its own private full bathroom and private deck overlooking LI Sound. There are 2 additional large bedrooms on the 2nd floor with a shared hallway full bathroom. The 3rd floor of the home has 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. All living areas of the home have hardwood flooring, with the exception of the tiled sunroom. The home has gas (baseboard) heat and hot water, public water and public sewer. There is also an owned solar panel on the roof which helps minimize electricity costs. Roof, gutters and front skylight were installed in Oct. 2025. Water heater was installed in 2016. Boiler is estimated to be 15 years old. This home has 8 and 9 foot plus ceilings throughout. With Branford's charming town center just a short drive away, this home combines the tranquility of a private shoreline neighborhood with convenient access to dining, shopping, and transportation, including the Branford train station. A rare opportunity to own a home in such a coveted location. Ideal commuting distance to Yale University and its hospital.