40 Woodland Avenue

Description

This handsome, classic brick colonial is nestled on more than 3/4 of an acre of gorgeous land in the heart of Bloomfield with the Farmington River & Talcott Mtn. nearby to enjoy all seasons of the year! This beautifully maintained property offers the classic design elements of the 1930's with modern touches throughout. Pristine millwork, crown moldings, arched doorways, French glass doors, plaster walls & walnut-stained hardwood flooring are beautifully featured. Entering into the home off of the paver walkway, gravel stone driveway & spectacular backyard leads you into the eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, black granite countertops & backsplash, undercabinet lighting, tile flooring, a half bathroom & a breakfast nook with sliders leading to the side BBQ paver patio for your grilling pleasure! The first floor plan also includes a gracious & oversized dining room with a built-in corner china cabinet, chair rail & hardwood floors for holiday entertaining & family dinners with views of the amazing backyard. An arched doorway opens from the dining room into the living room which has a wood burning fireplace for cozy winter nights at home, gleaming hardwood floors & 2 sets of original French doors. One set of those doors lead into the light-filled sunroom with wood flooring. This makes a perfect, private location for a first floor home office or a lovely, quiet spot for enjoying a good book! The second floor of this amazing home houses all 4 bedrooms & a few surprises to enjoy! The primary bedroom has views of Talcott Mountain, gleaming hardwood floors & double closets. It is located next to the smallest of the 4 bedrooms which would make a great location for a nursery or a designated home office. Within this bedroom is access to a walk up, floored attic where you can let your imagination roam regarding design possibilities & future use of this massive space! Could be a primary suite with added bathroom or any number of things! There is a large attic fan. The second bedroom features a custom-built Murphy bed with display shelves; which can be stored away allowing this bedroom to be multi-use. This bedroom has a closet plus, sizeable crawl space for storage or could be a creative play space for little ones! The fourth bedroom has the same beautiful hardwood flooring & a single closet. Finishing off the second floor plan is a full bathroom & a hall linen closet. The bathroom has a granite topped vanity with ample storage, tile flooring & a tub/shower combo. This home has many recent updates including a new architectural shingled roof, a reconstructed brick chimney from the roof line up, a new hot water heater, washing machine, dishwasher, the addition of 2 split air systems on the first floor, a heating unit in the finished basement, drywall installed in the garage, fresh paint & refinished hardwood floors throughout. The basement features a laundry area fully equipped with a washer, dryer, folding table, shelves, a slop sink & a whole house laundry shoot!! There is a semi-finished heated area to enjoy with 2 significant storage closets as well as an unfinished storage area, extra refrigerator, a safe for valuables & a hatchway door to the exterior for total convenience. The enormous 4 car garage has a wood burning stove offering a year round location for a workshop & a semi-finished second floor space with ceiling fans to utilize as you need. It has rear garage door access to the backyard as well. This home is NOT to be missed. The gracious & private, fully fenced .85 acre yard will leave you breathless. It lights up in the Fall with the changing foliage & magnificent color display!! There is a zipline, firepit area, playscape area as well as a circular gravel driveway for easy turn arounds & ample guest parking.