19 Brook Drive Simsbury, CT 06070

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A rare gem in a coveted cul-de-sac neighborhood! This quintessential New England charmer was designed to reflect the timeless elegance of a period home with meticulous updates & newer additions blended to enhance its beauty & functionality. The graceful circular driveway, terraced stone walls & bulls-eye blown glass-paned front door entice you in. With 2 staircases and hardwood floors throughout, the formal entry opens to an impressive 26' LR (or LR/DR) with fireplace. Built-in bookcases & French doors open to a home office & stunning sunroom with gas-log stove & slate flooring overlooking an expansive flat back yard bordering woodlands. The formal DR (used as a den) to the left of the foyer w/built-in China cabinet also has access from the back hall to the adjoining eat-in kitchen. The spacious, heart-of-the-home with granite center island, warm wood cabinetry & pantry opens to an impressive 2-story family room with gas log fireplace flanked by a wall of custom built-ins, bow window, floor-to-ceiling windows and atrium door to deck & back yard. The FR staircase leads to the 2nd level bonus room, perfect for billiards, hobbies, home office, etc w/wall of custom cabinets & desk/work areas. Both front & back staircases provide convenient access to the upper level featuring the primary BR en suite w/Fr. doors & views of the scenic back yard. 3 Other large BR's, cedar closet, hall bath & walk-up attic complete the 2nd floor. New exterior Paint, Roof, Boiler, Generator +so much more!, New Mechanicals & improvements include: Boiler & On-Demand 45 Gal. Water Heater; Oil Tank, Added Insulation, Automatic Generator, Brand New Roof with architectural shingles & Exterior Paint (spring 2024), Gas Fireplace with Heater in Family Room, Interior Painting, 1st Floor Powder Room converted to Full Bathroom with tub/shower, Expanded room off 1st floor hallway creating Laundry Room/2nd Home Office, Energy Efficient Custom blinds & Outdoor Shed. Windows replaced. This very special home also offers a full, partially finished walk-out basement with workshop & separate space for storage, workout or play area, Central Air and Central Vac! And...an added bonus of this hidden treasure is the prized L0CATION in town, with a walkable neighborhood & short stroll across the road to the 235 acre Simsbury Farms fitness trail and 18 hole golf course- the town's primary recreational facility with four swimming pools, tennis/pickle/paddle/basketball courts, outdoor skating rink, and playgrounds. The home is also conveniently located close to all amenities including the walkable, historic town center with fine dining & shops; Outdoor concerts at the Talcott Mountain Music Festival at Simsbury Performing Arts Center band shell, The Heritage Trail that weaves through town along the Farmington River, The Phelps Homestead at the Historical Society, Heublein Tower on Talcott Mountain, The International Skating Center, etc. And, is within 25 minutes of Bradley International Airport or downtown Hartford, and two hours to Boston or New York. Consistently voted one of the "Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine, Connecticut Magazine, NICHE, etc! Enjoy all that this diverse, award-winning Simsbury community with highly acclaimed schools has to offer! NOTE: The owner of the house next door is doing a complete renovation with a renowned local builder, and should be completed by July.