For many potential buyers, the location of this property would be enough reason to give this home careful consideration.
Farmington’s Devonwood, after all, is one of the town’s finest and most sought-after community. This home is at 25 Pembroke Hill.
“Pembroke Hill is considered one of the Devonwood’s premier streets because of its sizable lots. And being a circle, it is a great place for children to ride their bikes and play, or for neighbors to take a walk without many cars,” said Christy Muller of William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty.
Homes in Devonwood are located on large lots, and are nestled in mature woods, which gives them a sense of privacy. Yet the area is close to shopping, services, and numerous recreational opportunities. Downtown Hartford, West Hartford Center, UConn Health, and I-84 are just a short distance away.
25 Pembroke Hill, Farmington
This home’s appeal, however, goes far beyond its prime location. With its curb appeal and well thought out floor plan, it would be a standout in any neighborhood. “It’s a version of a center hall colonial, with a black and white marble floor in the impressive two-story foyer that greets you when you first walk in,” Muller said.
The dining room, which features a hardwood floor with inlays and a chair molding, is immediately to the right of the entry. It is served by a butler’s pantry that is just steps from the eat-in kitchen, which is large, with ample space for a table to handle informal meals. It also easily accommodates a large center island. “The counters around the kitchen’s perimeter have quartz surfaces while the island has a granite top,” Muller said. GE Cafe appliances are used throughout.
Enhancing the kitchen’s appeal is the adjacent four season room with glass on each of the three exterior walls. “It is just beautiful and overlooks a private wooded backyard,” Muller said. She also noted that it features a vaulted ceiling, has a terracotta tile floor, and doors on either side that provide access to the bluestone patio at the rear of the home. “It’s a cozy space, and allows the outside in with the floor-to-ceiling windows,” according to Muller.
The front foyer also leads to the living room. “It has paneled walls and built-in bookshelves along with a set of French doors that lead to the backyard and bluestone patio,” Muller said.
The home’s family room is off the kitchen. It features a “beautiful wood-burning fireplace,” along with built-ins and hardwood floors, Muller said. “It has three large floor-to-ceiling arched windows that overlook the front yard. The windows allow a lot of natural light into the home,” she added.
For buyers seeking the option of one-floor living, the first floor has a large and luxurious primary suite, with a high ceiling making it feel even more spacious. This suite’s bath features a Jacuzzi tub, separate shower, dual sink vanity, and a toilet room. The flooring is black and white marble. A spacious closet, with “his and hers” entries, completes the suite.
The first floor also features a half bath off the kitchen and a laundry room. An area that connects to the oversized three-car garage has a terracotta tile floor and can serve as a mudroom. It features a closet and a back staircase to the second floor. “It’s a great floor plan…very roomy,” Muller said.
Walk up the main staircase to the second floor and you will arrive at the study. “It has built-in bookshelves, hardwood floors, and overlooks the beautiful, wooded backyard,” Muller said. It is also immediately across from another room that has numerous possibilities.
“This was an attic area that has been built out,” creating more living space, Muller said. It is carpeted and has a naturally finished tongue-and-groove wooden ceiling. “It would be perfect for a child’s playroom.” For a young family, a parent could use the study while working from home while the children play across the hall.
Down the second floor hall there are three more bedrooms. One is ensuite, quite large, and has a vaulted ceiling and an arched window overlooking the front yard. The other two bedrooms are spacious and share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. All of the bedrooms have hardwood flooring.
The second floor also has a surprise. It is a bonus room over the garage, with nearly 1,000 square feet of space. All the home’s listed square footage is above grade.
The grounds surrounding the home adhere to the same high standards for design and care that are seen in the home. The landscaping features mature trees and a circular drive that welcomes guests. At the rear of the home is a deck with a pergola and a bluestone patio. Farther to the rear, the backyard abuts a large expanse of wooded land, meaning that you will not find yourself looking into the backyards of other residents. “It’s very private,” Muller said.
Maintaining the grounds is made easier by a sprinkler system and, in the event of power outages, the home has a generator. In the final analysis, this is a beautiful, livable home in Devonwood, an ideal location.
Info:
Built: 1990
Price: $1,295,000
Style: Colonial
Rooms: 8
Bedrooms: 3 full; 1 half
Baths: 3.5
Square footage: 4,451
Acreage: 1.02
Tax rate: 26.62 mills
Best Feature: This is a house that combines beauty, practicality and an ideal location in a highly desirable community.
Contact: Christy Muller
William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty
860-463-7684
cmuller@wpsir.com
