Nestled in the gentle hills and woods of Connecticut, this home offers ample room, an open floor plan, and an unequalled location that feels wonderfully secluded and private.
It is on a cul-de-sac at 5 Melissa Way Tolland, in what real estate agent Christopher Hull of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England describes as “a wonderful neighborhood.” He is handling the sale.
Yet the location, which is definitely peaceful, quiet, and tranquil, is only 1.7 miles from I-84. It is also close to the University of Connecticut, and with the highway so near, it is just a short drive to Hartford. Go in the other direction and Boston is less than two hours away. As for the home, it is “move-in ready,” said Hull. It has been beautifully maintained by owners who have been meticulous in their care of the property.
A wide porch that extends across the front adds to the home’s curb appeal. “This porch is really perfect for relaxing or for enjoying that first cup of coffee in the morning,” Hull said, weather permitting, of course. It leads to an entry hall that includes an open stairway to the second floor and immediate access to a formal dining room on the left or, on the right, the living room, which extends from the front to the rear of the home and is, at the rear, open to the eat-in kitchen. The living and dining rooms feature hardwood floors that glisten, while the living room also has a beautifully trimmed propane fireplace that can add warmth to any occasion. This fireplace can be seen from the kitchen, which adds to the home’s ambiance when entertaining.
As for the kitchen, it is large, with ample room for several chefs to work without getting in each other’s way. Granite counters along the perimeter of the kitchen offer abundant space for meal preparation while a large island, with a matching granite counter, has space for more tasks as well as an overhang that easily accommodates three seated adults. This island also has a surface cooktop that supplements the range, which has both an oven and its own cooktop burners. A built-in microwave is just above the range.
Enhancing the kitchen’s appeal and utility is a large pantry, additional closet space, immediate access to the dining room, and a direct entry to the oversized three-car garage. A suite of stainless steel appliances is included in the sale.
The kitchen also has direct access to a large raised deck that overlooks the backyard and the woods beyond. “The property sits on 1.71 acres,” Hull said.
The dining room is ideally sized for intimate formal meals. However, it does have other possibilities. “It could be used as a home office,” Hull said. It has solid six-panel doors that are handsome and match those used throughout the home. These can, when closed, ensure privacy. A half bath off the entry hall, which also leads directly from the front door to the kitchen, completes the first floor.
Four bedrooms and three full baths are located on the second floor. “This home features two primary suites,” Hull said, “which makes it ideal for multigenerational living.”
The first of these primary suites is nicely sized, has a private bath with a shower, and two generously sized walk-in closets. These feature built-in shelving and storage areas that significantly enhance their usefulness. Two more bedrooms, also nicely sized, are just down the second floor hall. These share another full bath, which features a tub-shower combination. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet, the other has a generously sized closet. Both closets feature more built-in storage options.
At the end of the hall is the fourth bedroom and second primary suite. It is exceptionally large. Its two walk-in closets are also nicely outfitted with built-ins for storing clothing, while a separate laundry room has space for a full size washer and dryer and ample shelving for linens.
The bathroom for this second primary suite features a dual sink vanity, jetted tub with shower, a separate room for the commode, and ample storage space. Finally, this primary suite has an area that Hull called a reading nook. It is a perfect spot to curl up with a book and enjoy a fire in the home’s second propane fireplace. The second floor carpeting is new.
The lower level takes advantage of the slope of the lot to offer French doors that walk out to a paver patio. This area is partially finished, has its own zone for heating, and is equipped with exercise equipment that would turn the owner of a public fitness club green with envy. “The exercise equipment stays with the house,” Hull said. The next buyer can cancel their gym memberships. The lower level also has a mechanical room with plenty of space for a workshop.
As part of the meticulous maintenance this home has enjoyed, the central air conditioning system was replaced in 2024 and the water filtration equipment was new in 2023. A Kloter Farms storage building is ready to handle tools and recreational equipment that won’t fit in the oversized three-car garage. The home is also wired for a backup generator.
Interested parties are invited to take advantage of an open house today, Sunday, November 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Info:
Built: 2003
Price: $625,000
Style: Colonial Farm House
Rooms: 7 plus a partially finished lower level
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3 full; 1 half
Square footage: 3,125 (Lower level included)
Acreage: 1.71
Mill rate: 27.19
Best Feature: The front porch that welcomes visitors and provides a wonderful spot to relax, greet neighbors, or enjoy a cup of morning coffee.
Contact: Christopher Hull
860-836-8739
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England